In-Water · No Haul-Out Required

Marine Topside
Drone Inspections

South Florida is one of the world's densest concentrations of high-value yachts, sportfishers, and commercial vessels — all exposed to the harshest UV and salt environment on the East Coast. Get a complete topside condition report without leaving the slip.

The Case for Drone Topside Surveys

Pre-Purchase Surveys

Buyers routinely pay for full marine surveys on vessels above 30'. A topside drone pre-check can reveal visible issues before the haul-out — potentially saving thousands in survey fees on a non-starter.

Insurance Documentation

Marine insurers increasingly require condition surveys at renewal. A drone survey provides GPS-timestamped visual evidence of topside condition — faster and cheaper than a yard haul.

Post-Storm Assessment

After a hurricane, marinas fill with vessels and access is limited. We fly within 24 hours to document condition before repairs or claims processing begins.

Annual Owner Records

Year-over-year condition comparison for owners who track their vessel's value and maintenance history. Useful at resale for demonstrating care and catching degradation early.

Charter Fleet Operators

Document vessel condition before and after each charter season. Protect against damage claims from charterers. Satisfy flag state and class survey requirements.

Brokerage Listings

High-resolution aerial imagery and condition report supports listing price and gives remote buyers confidence. Sets your listing apart on competitive platforms.

Topside Survey Coverage

Deck & Nonskid Surfaces

UV-degraded gelcoat, delamination blistering on fiberglass decks, cracked nonskid panels, and water pooling zones.

Electronics & Antenna Array

Radar arch condition, antenna mounts, Starlink/VSAT domes, running light fixtures. Corrosion on mast base fittings.

Superstructure & Hardtop

Stress cracking at hardtop supports, gelcoat crazing, corrosion at aluminum-to-fiberglass joints, sealant failure at deck hardware.

Deck Hardware

Windlass, cleats, fairleads, davit arms — corrosion staining, mounting base stress cracks, and seized components identified from above.

Cockpit & Transom

Cockpit drain condition, transom gelcoat, outboard/engine box covers, swim platform surface condition and staining.

Storm Damage Assessment

Post-storm complete topside documentation — every surface photographed for insurance claim or insurance avoidance documentation.

Vessels We Survey

Any vessel that floats — we've surveyed them all in South Florida's marinas.

Motoryachts 35'+ Sportfishers Center Consoles Sailing Vessels Commercial Vessels Charter Boats Superyachts Aluminum Workboats

Your Vessel's Condition — Documented

We come to your marina. No haul-out, no disruption. Serving Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, and all South Florida waterways.

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