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The human element of home inspection is invaluable. That interaction between homeowner (or prospective) and a knowledgeable professional is critical. But drones as tools for that professional could be great.

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I think he may have been referring to rental inspections, of the quarterly kind. A pretty standard checklist. "Is there mess, is there mould, is there damage, are there pets and is that allowed?"

For that we need CHAPPIE like humanoids. Which are either packed up on the roof w/ solar charging or in janitor closet.

And then you let a drone fly through a flat every quarter? I think the odds of destroying something in the process are higher than the saved costs.

On another note: Are quarterly rental inspections a thing in the US? Never heard of that, why should my landlord care if I tidy up my apartment?

They're standard practice in Aus, not sure about the US sorry. I agree though, I don't think it would be a flawless plan to use drones for it.

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