Autonomous Aerial Roof & Facet Estimator
Bridge the gap between raw geospatial data and field operations. Enter an address to synthesize high-resolution satellite geometry, Google Solar API roof pitch data, and computer vision into an instant, multi-angle surface breakdown.
Under the Hood: Multi-API Synthesis
Standard vision models cannot infer scale without reference anchors. We orchestrate raw building geometry, pitch vectors, and vision intelligence into a single automated pipeline.
Places & Geocoding
Parses the raw address string into clean, normalized rooftop latitude and longitude coordinates, isolating the exact structural parcel.
Output: lat, lng, place_id
Solar API Vectors
Pulls LiDAR-derived building footprint data: individual roof segment facets, pitch angles, azimuth bearings, and flat unadjusted square meterage.
Facets: roofSegmentStats[]
Satellite & Street AI
Static multi-angle captures are passed to a vision model to detect material types (architectural vs 3-tab), obstructions (skylights, chimneys), and overhanging trees.
Obstacles: 1 Chimney, 2 Vents
Nuxt Trade Engine
Calculates sloped surface area multipliers, converts sq ft into trade squares (100 sq ft = 1 square), and applies customizable waste contingency margins.
Waste (+15%): 32.66 Squares
Instant Roof Pitch & Surface Takeoff
Evaluate true 3D surface area, slope multipliers, and shingle requirements in real time. Choose a sample profile or type an address below.
Resolves parcel boundaries, rooftop coordinates, and Google Solar API LiDAR vectors.
Contractor Waste Contingency
+15% MarginAI Aerial Surface Inspection
Material & Installation Benchmark Ranges
CT Regional BaselineMulti-Angle Structural Inspection
Structural Dimension & Material Breakdown
| Specification Item | Field Measurement | Unit Takeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Roof Pitch Ratio & Degrees | 21° Incline angle | 5:12 |
| Individual Facet Planes | 4 Valleys, 7 Ridges mapped | 16 Planes |
| Contingency Scrap & Cuts | 15% margin applied | +7.88 Squares |
| Estimated Shingle Bundle Count | Industry standard: 3 bundles / square | 182 Bundles |
Standard 2D aerial maps miss the slope angle. Calculating the true 3D pitch prevents the typical 10–18% material under-ordering deficit.
Why This Architecture Matters for Enterprise Tools
Building client-facing automated utilities requires more than stitching third-party APIs together. Here is why we architected this pipeline using Nuxt server engine proxies, zero-trust credential handling, and sub-second edge compute.
Server-Side Key Isolation & Zero-Trust
Commercial APIs like Google Solar and Maps charge per query. Exposing API keys directly in client-side JavaScript leaves them vulnerable to extraction, quota depletion, and unauthorized scraping.
- ✔All external calls routed through Nuxt Nitro server routes
- ✔Keys stored exclusively in server environment variables
- ✔Origin validation and CORS restrictions enforced
Edge Throttling & In-Memory Caching
Public utilities must balance instant accessibility with cost predictability. We integrate IP-based bucket throttling and transient caching for repeated geographic queries.
- ✔Token-bucket rate limiting per IP address
- ✔LRU cache for high-density parcel coordinate lookups
- ✔Prevents bill shocks and robotic query cycling
Nuxt & Vite Instant Hydration
Heavy single-page applications often choke under mathematical and visual rendering loads. Nuxt combines static shell generation with reactive Vue 3 composition modules.
- ✔Zero-bloat bundle size with tree-shaken SVG icons
- ✔Sub-second cold starts powered by Vite compilation
- ✔Reactive pitch multipliers recalculate instantly
Hybrid AI & Deterministic Math
AI models are prone to hallucinations when asked to perform raw geometric calculations. We treat AI as an observational classifier and rely on strict deterministic algorithms for measurements.
- ✔Vision AI classifies material & surface obstructions
- ✔Strict trigonometry calculates 3D pitch multipliers
- ✔Audit-ready outputs that contractors can verify
Need Custom Field Automation or AI Portals Built for Your Operation?
Generic SaaS subscriptions force your crew into rigid, one-size-fits-all workflows while leaking monthly overhead. We architect proprietary internal software, automated estimation pipelines, and client-facing portals configured to your exact pricing formulas and trade logic.
Work directly with the software engineer designing your system. No account reps or middle-management delays.
You own 100% of your codebase, intellectual property, and custom data pipelines outright.
Seamlessly pipe aerial measurements and material calculations directly into JobNimbus, ServiceTitan, or custom databases.
Serverless architectures and secure server-side proxies ensure zero surprise billing or API credit leaks.
Architect Your Custom Solution
Schedule an introductory technical consultation to evaluate your business workflows and discuss custom tooling feasibility.