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are both steep and plentiful. In order to get on the roof, the association will usually need to hire a maintenance professional or contractor to provide a ladder. The amount of time it takes to walk every single roof in a community racks up costs quickly, while safety risks pose a huge liability issue. Due to time and physical limitations, it is unlikely that the engineer will be able to observe every single portion of the roofs. This is especially true for com- plex roofs with intricate architecture. As a result, the quality of inspection is limited. In a few hours, a drone can fly an entire community while taking high quality pictures and videos, allowing the engineer to analyze the results from the ground or the office. This can be accomplished in two ways: 1. From hundreds of feet in the air in order to create a detailed aerial map of the community. This is often the course of action for larger com- munities with ten or more roofs. The end product is a 3D model of the community in which the condition of each roof is clearly visible and annotated. This map can even be used to create accurate specifica- tion plans if repair or replacement is required. This process is also used for site inspections, as the map is a single file that shows the conditions and elevations of the entire community; not just the roofs. 2. From close proximity to the struc- ture, which may be more bene- ficial and cost effective when a

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