Maximize Your Hurricane Insurance Claim with Drone Inspections

May 18

Author: Aerially.ai Editorial Team

Updated: May 2025

Florida Condos Are Facing a New Storm Season—and an Old Problem

Every year, Florida condos brace for hurricanes. But what comes after the storm is often more painful than the wind itself: insurance claims that are delayed, disputed, or drastically underpaid.

The biggest issue? Poor documentation. Traditional inspections using swing stages or lift trucks only capture a fraction of the damage—and leave room for your claim to be undervalued.

At Aerially.ai, we help you take control of the post-hurricane process by documenting 100% of your building’s exterior using visual + thermal drones, and turning that data into engineer-ready reports and adjuster-optimized claim packets.

Why Traditional Inspections Fall Short

Manual inspection methods—especially for high-rise facades—come with major limitations:

• They’re slow to deploy after a major storm.

• They require costly rigging and labor.

• Most importantly, they only assess 10–20% of the building envelope.

That means visible and hidden damage may be missed, dismissed, or contested by your insurer.

What AERIALLY.AI Does Differently

We deploy FAA-certified drone pilots to scan your entire property—quickly, safely, and thoroughly. But it’s what happens after the flight that sets us apart.

Our process includes:

Complete Visual & Thermal Imaging

We scan the full facade and roof of your building, including hard-to-reach or previously inaccessible areas. Our dual imaging approach detects both visible damage and thermal anomalies (like moisture behind walls or insulation failures).

AI-Powered Defect Detection

Using our proprietary software, we automatically identify, label, and quantify every defect—from cracks and spalling to water intrusion and material displacement.

3D Mapping & Report Generation

All drone data is stitched into a digital 3D model of your property. From this model, we generate:

• Interactive defect maps

• High-resolution photo documentation

• PDF reports

• Excel spreadsheets ready for cost estimating, claim submission, or engineering analysis

This is not just “nice to have” imagery. This is claim documentation designed to maximize what you’re owed.

The Financial Benefit: Maximize Your Insurance Claim

Most condo associations leave money on the table because they don’t capture the full scope of damage. With Aerially.ai, you walk away with:

• Comprehensive evidence that eliminates guesswork

• Faster claims, with fewer disputes

• Stronger justification for higher settlement amounts

Our clients have used our deliverables to support major claims with public adjusters, insurance carriers, and engineering firms—without needing repeat visits or destructive testing.

When to Schedule Your Inspection

Post-Storm Scans

Schedule as soon as possible after a hurricane. This ensures you capture damage before repairs or cleanup begins, which is critical to counter any “pre-existing condition” arguments from insurers.

Pre-Storm Baseline Scans

Conduct a scan in late spring or early summer. This gives you a condition benchmark that can be compared side-by-side with post-storm scans—making your case ironclad.

Explore our Preventative Maintenance Program

Service Coverage

We operate throughout the state of Florida, with drone teams based in:

• Miami

• West Palm Beach

• Fort Lauderdale

• Tampa

• Orlando

• The Gulf Coast and Panhandle

All flights are conducted legally by FAA Part 107 Certified Pilots and follow strict airspace and privacy protocols.

Ready to Take Control of Your Claim?

Don’t let your restoration budget depend on a vague visual inspection. We’ll help you capture the evidence you need to file a stronger, faster, and more complete claim.

Call us: +1 (347) 998-1464

Learn more: https://www.aerially.ai/contact

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