Thermal drone inspections that find water, heat loss, and failing panels invisible from the ground — across Tampa Bay and all of Florida.
The most requested jobs are below. If a thermal drone can do it, you can request it.
Thermal imaging finds hidden damage, leaks, and heat loss — without anyone setting foot on the roof.
Request a roof inspectionEvening flights map water trapped under flat-roof surfaces — so you repair sections, not the whole roof.
Request a moisture surveyAerial infrared spots failed panels, strings, and connections across rooftops and solar fields in minutes.
Request a solar scanDated aerial and thermal evidence packages, prepared the way adjusters and claims files need them.
Request storm documentationSharp aerial imagery of properties and projects for listings, records, marketing, and progress tracking.
Request aerial photosHeat loss, missing insulation, and overheating electrical or HVAC equipment — found before they show up on a bill or fail.
Request an energy scanMapping, monitoring, one-off missions, private work — whatever you need a thermal drone for, send the request. No job is too unusual to ask about.
Request a custom projectRedWave Aerial is an owner-operated company. Every inquiry, flight, and report is handled directly by the certified pilot.
Licensed commercial drone operations with liability coverage.
Trained through the Infrared Training Center (Teledyne FLIR) — the industry standard for sUAS infrared thermography.
Professional-grade sensors that measure real temperatures, not just pretty colors.
Plain-English findings, dated imagery, ready for whoever needs them next.
Describe the property, the problem, or the project — every message is answered within 24 hours or less.
Thanks — I'll get back to you within 24 hours or less.
Need me sooner? Call or text (813) 484-0953.
First missions are being flown now. Completed inspections and sample imagery will be posted here as jobs wrap up.
Every inspection ends with a professional report — not just raw pictures. Imagery is processed with industry-standard radiometric analysis and reporting software, and inspections follow recognized methodologies (ASTM C1153 for roof moisture, IEC 62446-3 for solar) so findings are measured, annotated, and ready to hand to a roofer, board, or adjuster.
Thermal maps exactly which roof sections are wet — so you repair a section, not replace the whole roof.
Storm damage isn't always visible. Dated thermal imagery documents hidden moisture before it becomes mold.
Failed panels just produce less. A flyover finds them in minutes so you stop losing power.
Recurring scans show which roofs are taking on water — plan repairs on your schedule, not after a ceiling leak.
Wondering if a scan would help your situation? Just ask.
Josh is an FAA Part 107 certificated remote pilot with over a decade of flight experience and thousands of completed roof inspections across Florida for the property-insurance industry — residential, commercial, and multifamily.
He is trained as a Level 1 sUAS thermographer through the Infrared Training Center (Teledyne FLIR), the industry-standard credential for drone-based infrared inspection, and founded RedWave Aerial to bring certified thermal imaging directly to Florida property owners and professionals.
Based in Tampa · Serving all of Florida