SkyeBrowse AI Tool Screens Roof Damage in 20 Seconds

SkyeBrowse's new Roof Damage Analysis tool uses AI to automatically identify and classify potential roof damage from a single drone flight. The AI-powered screening process, which reviews footage and photos in approximately 20 seconds, is designed to streamline documentation for contractors and insurers after storm events.

The tool combines automated roof measurements, AI damage screening, and storm history data. It scans for common signs of damage including hail impacts, wind creases, missing or lifted shingles, granule loss, exposed underlayment, cracked tiles, blistering, ponding, membrane tears, and rust or dents on soft metal surfaces. It can also flag debris and temporary tarps. The AI examines up to 16 frames from the drone video and eight additional gallery photos. SkyeBrowse emphasizes the AI serves only as a screening tool; it does not determine damage causes, insurance coverage, or repair requirements.

3D Model Integration and Verification

The software automatically identifies the roof from video footage and creates a detailed 3D model. It outlines individual roof facets and calculates precise measurements used in repair estimates. These measurements include total area in roofing squares, main roof pitch, facet count, and lengths of ridges, hips, valleys, eaves, rakes, and step flashing.

Potential damage findings are pinned onto the 3D model and classified as either 'Likely' or 'Possible.' However, an inspector must review and approve or reject every AI-identified finding before it appears in any final report. "The AI doesn't get the final say," SkyeBrowse said. "An inspector must review every finding and approve or reject it before it appears in the final report."

The platform also incorporates a Weather tab that pulls NOAA Storm Prediction Center reports for hail, wind, and tornado activity within 40 kilometers of the property. This can suggest a date of loss based on the nearest hail report.

Enhanced Export and GIS Capabilities

SkyeBrowse has expanded its export options for detailed 2D maps and topographic data. The new Export 2D Map option lets users download maps in formats compatible with major GIS and CAD platforms.

The 2D map export feature is available on models that support downloadable 2D maps. Users can also now correct 3D models using surveyed ground control points. Corrections apply to the point cloud, mesh, all measurements, annotations, and exported files. The GCP tool allows users to designate points as Control or Check points and apply corrections using vertical offset, 3D shift, or a seven-parameter transformation. Check points remain excluded from correction calculations, and corrections can be removed to restore the original model.

Plan Integration and Pricing

The new Roof Damage Analysis feature, along with survey corrections and topographic exports, is available on SkyeBrowse Pro and Public Safety & Enterprise plans. The company offers specific pricing tiers for its Pro model.

This release follows recent platform updates including the Timelines feature in October, which lets teams compare up to 10 surveys of the same location, and AI-assisted vehicle damage analysis and crowd counting tools in September.