#4 - Drones: The Future of Roofing Business Operations

Revolutionizing Roofing with Drone Tech | The Future of Roof Inspections, Safety & Scalable Operations

In this episode of The Roofing Operating System Podcast, host Nick Peret (Founder of Better Boss) interviews drone technology innovator Cody Retlich, founder of DroneAdair, the SaaS platform connecting roofing contractors with top-tier drone pilots.

Cody shares how drones are completely transforming roof inspections, aerial documentation, storm damage assessments, and marketing—and why smart roofing companies are using drone data to streamline workflows, increase safety, and close more jobs.

From Cody’s journey as a Techstars-backed founder to the creation of a national drone marketplace, this conversation is a masterclass in what’s next for roofing operations.

If you’re a contractor looking to automate, scale, and sell smarter, this is required listening.

🔍 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How drones are revolutionizing roof inspections and estimating

• Why drone tech helps roofing companies win insurance jobs and boost profit

• How DroneAdair connects contractors with fully-vetted, licensed drone pilots

• How aerial data can drive sales, compliance, and jobsite safety

• What the future looks like for drones in roofing — AI, mapping, even delivery

• Tactical insights for founders and fast-growing roofing operators

⚡ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
00:17 Meet Cody Retlich: From Midwest Aerial to DroneAdair
02:02 How a Hobby Became a Roofing Tech Breakthrough
05:46 Drones in Roofing: From B-Roll to Real ROI
12:43 Automating Roof Inspections with Drone-Powered Data
26:56 What Makes DroneAdair Different for Roofing Pros
33:21 Compliance, Documentation & Insurance Advantage
36:53 Building a Drone Pilot Network for the Industry
49:39 Future Tech in Roofing: What’s Coming Next
55:45 Final Takeaways: Tech-Driven Roofing Growth

🛠 Powered by:

Better Boss — The AI-Powered CRM & Automation Platform for Roofing Contractors Who Want to Scale Smarter, Not Harder.

🌐 Explore DroneAdair:

Looking to integrate drone inspections and aerial workflows into your roofing business?
👉 Visit https://www.droneadair.com

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💥 That’s a wrap on another episode of The Roofing Operating System™—America’s top-rated podcast for roofing software and scalable growth.

If today’s insights sparked just one idea to scale smarter or grow faster, imagine what a full strategy could do for your business.

👉 Head to mybetterboss.ai to access free tools, book a discovery call, or explore systems trusted by top roofing companies nationwide.

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Until next time—build better, lead stronger, and scale like a boss.