Blue Nose Aerial Imaging of Tampa Bay flies commercial roofs and building exteriors across Sarasota County, from the bayfront towers downtown to new construction around North Port. We work in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, and Englewood.
Bayfront towers and coastal buildings
Condominium towers and resorts along the bay and the Gulf face salt air and strong sun every day. Roof membranes age faster under that sun, and salt air corrodes railings and rooftop equipment. A close-up flight records the balconies and exterior walls of a tower without swing stages or lifts, and the association’s engineer reviews the imagery.
Mainland medical, retail, and new growth
On the mainland, medical offices and retail centers carry large low-slope roofs that suit a thermal flight. North Port and the I-75 corridor keep adding new neighborhoods and commercial sites, and we fly construction progress on those projects through each phase.
Farther south, Venice, Nokomis, and Englewood mix older commercial strips with newer medical and retail buildings. A baseline flight of every roof an owner holds gives later inspections a dated record to compare against.
Storm history
Ian brought wind and flooding to North Port and Venice in September 2022, and Milton made landfall in Sarasota County in October 2024. After storms like those, dated roof imagery from before the storm gives an owner a clear comparison for repairs and claims.
Sites at the north end of the county near Sarasota Bradenton International need FAA authorization before we fly.
What we fly in Sarasota County
We fly every service we offer across Sarasota County. Most of our work in Sarasota County is facade inspections on coastal towers and thermal roof inspections on mainland commercial buildings. After major storms, we document roof and exterior damage across the county.
Precision Mapping
Progress Monitoring
Thermal Imaging
Infrastructure Inspections
Blue UAS / NDAA
LiDAR Mapping
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you serve Venice, North Port, and Englewood?
We fly across Sarasota County, including Sarasota, Venice, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, and Englewood.
Can a drone inspect a coastal condominium tower?
A drone records the balconies and exterior walls of a tower up close, without lifts or swing stages. The association’s engineer reviews the imagery and decides on repairs.
Why does roof condition change faster near the coast?
Salt air corrodes metal flashing and rooftop equipment, and strong sun ages roof membranes. A yearly flight shows those changes before they turn into leaks.
Do you fly thermal roof inspections on medical and retail buildings?
We fly thermal roof inspections on low-slope commercial roofs across the county, including medical offices and retail centers. The report locates each likely wet area, and the roofer confirms it before repairs.
Plan a Flight in Sarasota County
Rob Smith
Director of Operations, FAA Part 107 certified
Every inspection starts with a quick conversation. Rob Smith, our Director of Operations, will help you scope the right inspection and answer your questions on a call.
What to expect on the call:
- We learn about your property and what you need to document.
- We recommend the right inspection scope and timeline.
- You get a clear, no-pressure quote.
You can also reach the team at 941-376-3396.