10 l ROOFINGBC l SUMMER 2018 COVER W hen drones first came into the sightlines of the roofing industry early in 2016, it was anticipated that the technology would change the industry and pave the way for easier roof inspections. But after two years of industry use, has it actually taken off? According to David Carlos, president of Victoria Air Photos & Survey (VAP), his company has successfully utilized these aviation devices for a variety of applications – including roof inspections. By TANJA NOWOTNY photo credit (VAP) VICTORIA AIR PHOTOS & SURVEY HAS DRONE TECHNOLOGY “TAKEN-OFF” IN THE ROOFING INDUSTRY? “Drones offer a real benefit for roof inspections because they can fly high or low, they can hover, and they can provide high-resolution photos and videos,” he said. “Drones are also ideal in situations where it may be dangerous to put someone on the roof, such as steep slopes or difficult to access areas.” One such case was the 116-year-old British Columbia Legislature where a drone was utilized to inspect the gold-leafed statue of Captain George Vancouver, the copper dome and the overall condition of the roof. The drone proved beneficial as the