Drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been around for a while, and are now being used by both hobbyists and professionals alike. Their most common use is to capture stunning photos and videos. However, drones are also proving to be a useful tool in the world of property management. Here are just some ways that drones can help your business:
Increase Property Value
Drones can increase property value in several ways. For example, they can be used to take aerial photos and videos of your properties that show off the best features of each building. This can help you market your properties more effectively, which translates into higher sales prices and better returns on investment (ROI).
With drones, you can also get detailed footage of areas around the perimeter of your buildings that may have been difficult or dangerous to access before. This will allow you to assess damage from storms or other natural disasters more efficiently than ever before and it could save lives too.
Visualize the Property
Drone surveying is perhaps the most obvious use of drones in property management. You can use them to get a bird’s eye view of the property and its surroundings, including any issues that may need attention. This can help you determine where improvements are needed, what areas are being used most frequently by tenants or visitors, and more.
You can also use drone photos as an additional way to showcase your properties on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram (or even on your own website). With these photos, you’ll be able to show off all the amenities offered at each location–a great way for prospective tenants to get excited about living there.
Inspect Roofs and Plumbing
Drones can be used for visual inspection of roofs, plumbing and other infrastructure. Drones can also be used to assess damage and report on it. In addition, drones are safe for use in tight spaces or areas where you may not want to enter with a regular person. For example, if you have an electrical issue in your property that needs to be investigated, sending a drone up through the roof will allow you better access than sending someone up there themselves would afford them.
Drones allow you to get a bird’s-eye view of your property. This gives you the opportunity to take in everything that is happening at once, including overall damage and potential hazards. If you have any questions about what you are seeing, drones can also record footage for later review by yourself or an expert on their findings.
Identify Areas of Concern
Drones can be used to identify areas of concern on the property, such as roof leaks, plumbing problems and other maintenance issues. This is useful for improving safety and efficiency as well as saving money. Drones will also allow you to monitor your tenants’ activities more closely so that you can catch any problems before they become serious issues.
Finally, drones are great for looking at energy efficiency measures like solar panels or wind turbines. This can help increase your profits by reducing costs.
Reduce Insurance Costs
Drones can also help reduce insurance costs. Insurance companies are using drones to assess the damage to a building or home after an accident or natural disaster. The drone will fly over the property, taking photos and videos of what has been damaged. This allows them to assess how much money they need to pay out for repairs, which in turn reduces their overall insurance premiums because they aren’t paying out as much money on claims.
Drones can also be used by property managers who want to prevent accidents from happening in their buildings but don’t have enough time or resources available to do so themselves (for example: if someone falls down stairs).
If a drone flies over your building every month at specific times during daylight hours then it will alert whoever set up these rules about any problems that arise during that time period. For example, if there’s ice on the top stairway, it could cause someone injury if it isn’t removed before someone comes along later.
Buzz for listing agents
Drones are also a great tool for listing agents who want to take better photos of their properties. The most common use for drones in real estate is aerial photography, but they can also be used for other things like video tours or virtual reality tours. Drones have been shown to increase the number of people who view a listing, which means that if you’re an agent and want more clients, then using a drone is one way to get them.
Evaluate Tree Health
Drones can be used to evaluate the health of trees. This is accomplished by examining the tree’s canopy, or topside, from above. If you spot anything suspicious, such as holes or discolouration in the foliage, you should contact a professional for further evaluation.
Drones also help identify specific issues with property’s landscaping and groundskeeping services. For example, if you notice that one area has more weeds than others, it may mean that this section hasn’t been cared for as frequently as others if there are dead branches hanging over power lines or roads. If there are areas where grass doesn’t grow well due to lack of sunlight etc. Each could indicate different problems with either your landscaping company’s work ethic or their ability (or lack thereof) when it comes to maintaining healthy plants.
Explore Potential Energy Saving Measures
Drones can be used to find areas of insulation, heat loss and gain. The drone will take images that show where there are gaps in the walls or roof. This helps you identify areas where you may lose energy through air gaps or where there is too much insulation and it’s causing your home to be too hot during the summer months.
The drone can also be used to inspect your roof for leaks and damage. If you have a leaky roof, it could be costing you hundreds or thousands of dollars every year in water damage and repairs.
Conclusion
Drones are an exciting new tool for property managers. The ability to use drones to inspect roofs, plumbing, tree health and more will save you time and money in the long run. The best part is that all of these benefits can be achieved without any training required.
