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Aetheris Intelligence

Industries Served

Built for Decision Makers.

Six industries. Six sets of decisions. One platform that captures the data, measures the things that matter, and ships it to the people who need it in 48 hours.

Roofing

Roofing contractors, public adjusters, and insurance carriers handling hail and storm claims.

The challenge

The roofing industry has relied on satellite-based measurement reports for years — imagery captured months ago from fixed-wing aircraft at 15,000 feet, processed through automated pipelines that measure what a roof used to look like, not what it looks like today. When a storm hits Tuesday, those reports still show last summer's imagery. Damage is invisible from altitude. Thermal deficiencies don't exist in visible-light satellite captures. And when measurements are off, claims get denied, bids get challenged, and rework eats your margin.

Our approach

Aetheris flies your specific roof on your timeline — not six months ago on someone else's schedule. Sub-centimeter resolution from 200 feet captures every shingle, every flashing, every impact at a level of detail that satellite and fixed-wing platforms physically cannot reproduce. FLIR thermal imaging reveals moisture intrusion and compromised underlayment beneath surfaces that look intact from altitude. Every measurement is photogrammetrically verified, Xactimate-compatible, and defensible at the adjuster's desk. This isn't an incremental upgrade from legacy measurement reports — it's a fundamentally different category of data.

Outcomes

  • Same-day deployment in SW Missouri — not weeks in a national queue
  • Sub-centimeter resolution from 200 ft, not 15-30 cm from altitude
  • FLIR radiometric thermal for moisture intrusion and hidden deficiencies
  • Photogrammetrically verified, Xactimate-compatible, defensible at the adjuster's desk

Why Aetheris vs Legacy Aerial Platforms

A fundamentally different category of data.

Satellite and fixed-wing measurement platforms have served the roofing industry well enough for a decade. They were never designed to resolve present-state damage from low altitude with thermal context — and on a same-day deployment cadence. That capability gap isn't incremental.

Capability
Legacy satellite / aerial
Aetheris
Imagery age
Weeks to months old
Captured on your timeline
Resolution
15–30 cm from altitude
Sub-centimeter from 200 ft
Damage documentation
Not available
Classified, measured, georeferenced
Thermal imaging
Not available
FLIR radiometric with moisture mapping
Turnaround
24–48 hr (from stale data)
48 hr (from current-day capture)

A local intelligence partner, not a national report mill. The difference shows up in the data — and in how fast you can act on it.

Construction

General contractors, site superintendents, and developers tracking active builds.

The challenge

Stakeholders demand weekly progress updates. Cut/fill estimates are guesswork until grade-checks happen. Disputes over scope and timing eat into the schedule.

Our approach

Recurring drone flights capture the entire site in one pass. Cut/fill is measured, not estimated. Multi-date orthos let everyone see exactly what moved between visits. Monthly and quarterly monitoring programs lock in priority scheduling.

Outcomes

  • Volumetric cut/fill measured to ±5 cm
  • Multi-date comparison built into every flight
  • Stakeholder updates without scheduling site walks
  • Quarterly + annual programs with discounted rates

Utilities

Power, gas, water, and telecom operators managing right-of-way corridors and aerial assets.

The challenge

Manual corridor walks miss vegetation encroachment until it’s a fault. Thermal anomalies on poles, transformers, and connectors go undetected until equipment fails. Compliance documentation is paper-heavy and slow.

Our approach

Corridor flights with paired RGB + thermal capture, vegetation encroachment maps with NDVI overlays, and per-pole/per-tower thermal reports. Multi-date comparison flags encroachment growth. Reports are formatted for direct submission to regulators.

Outcomes

  • Thermal anomaly detection per asset
  • NDVI vegetation encroachment maps
  • Recurring corridor monitoring programs
  • Compliance-ready PDF documentation

Industrial

Facility managers, plant operators, and environmental compliance teams.

The challenge

Roof leaks are discovered after damage. Process heat anomalies are caught by maintenance after failure. Site condition reports exist as photo dumps without measurements or scoring.

Our approach

Periodic facility flights with thermal anomaly mapping across roofs, equipment, and pipe runs. Aetheris Property Condition Index (A-PCI) score quantifies condition over time. Recurring inspection programs catch issues before they become incidents.

Outcomes

  • Thermal anomaly maps for predictive maintenance
  • A-PCI scoring for portfolio condition tracking
  • Risk Matrix triage on flagged findings
  • Monthly + quarterly recurring options

Quarry / Mining

Aggregate producers, mining operators, and inventory accountants.

The challenge

Stockpile volumes change daily. Monthly inventory reconciliations rely on stick measurements and rough math. MSHA documentation is manual, inconsistent, and a fire-drill at audit time.

Our approach

Monthly drone flights with sub-cm photogrammetry produce volumetric reports for every stockpile, automatically. Multi-date comparison shows month-over-month draw. Reports are formatted to satisfy MSHA reporting expectations.

Outcomes

  • Stockpile volumetrics measured monthly
  • Multi-date draw analysis and trend reporting
  • MSHA-ready PDF documentation
  • Monthly monitoring programs with priority scheduling

Survey Support

Licensed surveying firms scaling capacity without adding crews.

The challenge

Topographic and as-built surveys consume two-person crews for days. Tight deadlines force overtime. Hiring a licensed surveyor for crew expansion is a 12-month proposition.

Our approach

RTK-corrected aerial data products — orthomosaics, DSMs, point clouds, contours — delivered with a GCP-verified accuracy report. The licensed surveyor retains responsibility for certification; we deliver the data products that feed into their workflow.

Outcomes

  • RTK orthomosaics + DSM + contours per site
  • ±2 cm horizontal / ±3 cm vertical accuracy targets
  • GCP-verified accuracy report with every deliverable
  • Multi-site programs at discounted rates

Expanded coverage

Eight more verticals. One operator.

These industries get the same drone, the same FLIR thermal, the same RTK kit — quoted on the project, not on a tier card. Tell us what you need and we'll come back with a scope and a price.

For independent adjusters, CAT teams, public adjusters & carriers

Insurance & Adjusters

Close Claims Faster With Data That Holds Up

Aerial damage documentation that eliminates ladder time, accelerates claim cycles, and produces Xactimate-compatible reports. From single-loss residential to CAT deployment across 100+ properties — delivered within 48 hours with measurements, thermal overlay, and ESX export.

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For tower operators, carriers & turf vendors

Cell Tower & Telecom

Every Antenna. Every Cable. Every Mount. Documented.

Close-up visual and thermal inspection from ground kit to top of tower — no climb crew required. 50–150 geotagged photos per structure, 3D photogrammetric model, and deficiency report aligned to TIA-222 standards. Replaces $800–$1,500 climber inspections at a fraction of the cost and time.

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For solar developers, O&M companies & utilities

Solar

Find Failures Before They Cost You kWh

IEC 62446-3 compliant thermal panel inspection with Delta-T anomaly detection, hotspot classification, and geo-referenced defect mapping. From rooftop commercial arrays to utility-scale solar farms — commissioning, warranty verification, and annual O&M inspection.

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For property managers, HOAs & REITs

Property Management

Your Portfolio. One Aerial View. Every Quarter.

Exterior condition documentation across apartment complexes, HOA communities, and commercial portfolios. Roof condition, facade assessment, parking lot surveys, and post-storm damage verification — all from a single aerial capture with no tenant disruption.

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For construction lenders, risk managers & appraisers

Banking & Lending

Verify Progress. Protect the Draw.

Aerial construction loan draw inspection with geolocation-verified photo documentation and percent-completion assessment. Faster, more comprehensive, and more defensible than ground-only site visits — with deliverables that satisfy both lender and borrower.

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For preservation offices, architects & historical commissions

Historical Preservation

Capture History Before It's Gone

High-resolution 3D photogrammetric documentation of historic structures, landmarks, and cultural sites. Point clouds, textured meshes, and measured drawings that support HABS/HAER/HALS standards, Section 106 mitigation, and historic tax credit applications.

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For ranchers, cow-calf operations & farm managers

Livestock & Agriculture

Count. Locate. Assess. From Above.

Thermal livestock counting, lost-animal recovery, pasture condition assessment, fence-line mapping, and pond/dam inspection for cow-calf operations. The Matrice 4T's thermal + laser rangefinder sees what ground-level checks can't — across hundreds of acres in a single flight.

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For hunters across SW Missouri & NW Arkansas

Deer Recovery (Seasonal)

Find Your Deer. Period.

Thermal drone-assisted recovery of wounded deer, turkey, and other game — legal in Missouri since 2024. DJI Matrice 4T with 640×512 radiometric thermal, GPS marking, and real-time video feed. $450 search fee + $100 recovery bonus. Available September through January.

Missouri law requires conservation agent permission prior to each recovery flight.

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