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Roof measurement from aerial photos: what a usable image needs
A roof photo is measurable when a 1 ft feature spans several pixels, the camera points straight down, and one known length sets the scale. Here is how to get all three.
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Every guide on measuring roofs from satellite imagery, drone photos and plans.
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Satellite, aerial and drone roof measurements: when each one wins
Satellite imagery covers almost any address, oblique aerials see walls and overhangs, and your own drone photo is current. Here is when each one is the right source.
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How accurate are satellite roof measurements?
Satellite roof measurements are as good as the image, the trace and the pitch. Here is where each one slips, the math on what it costs, and a five-minute check.
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Free satellite roof measurement: what you get and what you don't
Free, unlimited self-serve roof measuring on satellite imagery with a full PDF and no card. Here is exactly what the free plan covers and where paid reports and Pro start.
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How to measure a roof from satellite imagery, free and step by step
A free, step-by-step satellite roof measurement: trace the facets, label every edge, set pitch, turn plan area into squares, export the PDF, and spot where the imagery lies.
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