Can I order drone documentation for a property in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs after Hurricane Isaias?

Yes. Order online at lossmap.io/order or call (214) 493-1515, for property in Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, Gautier, and Moss Point. Every job is reviewed and quoted, and that review confirms whether and when a pilot can fly the property. Nothing is charged when you order.

Can a drone fly near Trent Lott International Airport after the storm?

Trent Lott International Airport is Class D airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet MSL within 4.1 miles of the airport, when in effect by NOTAM, as the FAA lists it. For every address, the pilot checks the airspace and gets FAA authorization where it is required. If the FAA does not allow a flight, it does not happen. The job review confirms whether and when a flight can happen at your address.

Do I need a permit to repair or replace a roof in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs?

City of Ocean Springs: Ocean Springs requires a permit for all new roofs and reroofing, issued and on site before work begins. Repairing one square (100 square feet) of roof covering or less is maintenance and needs no permit; any decking repair needs a permit and a nailing inspection. Jobs in the historic district also need Historic Preservation Commission approval. If it is safe, have the roof documented before the tarp goes on, then document the tarp once it is on.

How does storm debris pickup work in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs?

City of Ocean Springs: The Public Works debris page, which is not storm-specific, says roofing, plaster, masonry, contractor debris, and other construction debris are not accepted, and asks residents to keep debris off drain inlets and away from hydrants, power lines, and transformers. Check the official page for current details. Before anything goes to the curb, a drone flight can record where trees and debris came to rest.

Is a lossmap gallery a roof inspection or an insurance determination?

No. lossmap provides aerial imagery and visual documentation of property in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs. It is not a licensed roof inspection, an engineering report, or an insurance determination. Whether a carrier accepts the imagery is the carrier's decision.

Pascagoula Drone Damage Documentation After Isaias

Storm facts, as of October 9, 2026, 4:55 PM CDT

The National Hurricane Center's 4 PM CDT advisory on October 9 placed Isaias about 90 miles south of Pensacola with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, moving north at 17 mph, and forecast landfall on the western Florida Panhandle coast that evening, then a track across Alabama into the Tennessee Valley. National Hurricane Center, Public Advisory 13.
That advisory carried a hurricane warning from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Bay and Gulf county line in Florida, and tropical storm warnings to the west into Louisiana and to the east to the Aucilla River. National Hurricane Center, Public Advisory 13.

For current warnings and orders in Jackson County, follow the National Hurricane Center and Jackson County Office of Emergency Services.

Safety first

Do not go back, fly a drone, or climb a roof in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs until local officials say it is safe. Stay off the roof: a drone flight is how the roof gets documented without anyone on it. Do what keeps people safe and prevents more damage, even if that means the tarp goes on before anyone flies.

Airspace around Pascagoula and Ocean Springs

The FAA decides who may fly where. Here is what FAA airspace data and orders show in and around Jackson County, checked October 9, 2026:

Trent Lott International Airport (Class D airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet MSL within 4.1 miles of the airport, when in effect by NOTAM). Controlled airspace from the ground up over parts of Moss Point and the northern part of Pascagoula, and the pilot checks each address. FAA facility map data do not show LAANC for this airport, so a flight needs a manual FAA authorization request first. faa.gov
Keesler AFB (Class D airspace from the surface to 2,500 feet MSL within 4.2 miles of the base when in effect, and a Class E surface area over the same circle when it is not). It reaches the western edge of Ocean Springs. FAA facility map data do not show LAANC for Keesler, so a flight there needs a manual FAA authorization request first. faa.gov
USCG Station Pascagoula and the Coast Guard cutter berths (a national security drone flight restriction from the surface to 400 feet over the facility). Drones may not fly over the station on the Pascagoula waterfront. For a property nearby, the pilot checks the boundary on the FAA map, and the job review confirms whether and when a flight can happen. FAA data
U.S. Navy vessels on the water (an FAA restriction on drone flight within 3,000 feet laterally and 1,000 feet above any U.S. Navy vessel, up to 2,000 feet MSL over navigable waters). For a waterfront property, the pilot checks for Navy vessels before a flight and keeps the required distance. faa.gov

For every address in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs, the pilot checks the airspace and gets FAA authorization where it is required. The job review confirms whether and when a flight can happen. See the FAA rules for drone roof inspections.

FAA flight restrictions after the storm

The FAA issues temporary flight restrictions for natural disasters such as hurricanes. They are published as NOTAMs and keep aircraft, including drones, from flying in an area without permission for a limited time. Active restrictions over Mississippi are on the FAA’s TFR list. To fly in one, a pilot coordinates with the controlling agency named in it, and approval is the FAA’s decision. A restricted area can add time to a shoot, and some flights wait until a restriction lifts.

Local drone rules

We did not find a local drone takeoff or landing rule on the official pages of the City of Pascagoula, the City of Ocean Springs, the City of Gautier, the City of Moss Point, and unincorporated Jackson County. Check with the city or county before launching from a park or beach. Pilots check local rules for takeoff and landing sites as well as FAA rules.

Roof permits and tarping

If it is safe, document the roof before the tarp goes on, then document the tarp once it is on. Before repairs, check what the building department requires.

City of Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs requires a permit for all new roofs and reroofing, issued and on site before work begins. Repairing one square (100 square feet) of roof covering or less is maintenance and needs no permit; any decking repair needs a permit and a nailing inspection. Jobs in the historic district also need Historic Preservation Commission approval. oceansprings-ms.gov
City of Pascagoula. The city code requires a permit for work under the building codes, except minor repairs or alterations below a small cost set in the code. The city's permit application says construction debris may not go to the curb; the contractor or owner removes it. library.municode.com
City of Gautier. Not roof-specific: Gautier issues permits only to a licensed contractor or the owner-occupant of a home, and its residential permit application covers repair work. gautier-ms.gov
City of Moss Point. Moss Point does not issue building permits; the Jackson County Building Department does. cityofmosspoint.org
Unincorporated Jackson County. The county's fee schedule waives the permit fee for repairing a building damaged by a hurricane, flood, fire, or tornado, with written proof of the loss and an application within one year of the disaster. The permit is still required. co.jackson.ms.us

Storm debris pickup

Once debris goes to the curb or is hauled off, the record of where it landed is gone. If it is safe to leave it, fly first, then move it.

City of Ocean Springs. The Public Works debris page, which is not storm-specific, says roofing, plaster, masonry, contractor debris, and other construction debris are not accepted, and asks residents to keep debris off drain inlets and away from hydrants, power lines, and transformers. oceansprings-ms.gov
City of Pascagoula. The general garbage page, not a storm page, says large limbs and bulky items go beside the cans, small yard debris is bagged, items are limited to 8 feet, and building materials and hazardous waste are not collected. cityofpascagoula.com
City of Gautier. The general page says to bag leaves, pile limbs, keep debris away from power lines, and leave the meter box reachable. It is not storm-specific. gautier-ms.gov
City of Moss Point. We did not find a curbside or storm debris page. The special waste page says construction and demolition debris and bulky items cannot go out with routine garbage and points to Jackson County disposal. cityofmosspoint.org
Unincorporated Jackson County. The roadside pickup page sets a monthly schedule by community and excludes construction and renovation debris, and rubbish placed in the street is put back on the property. The page says these limits do not apply during an emergency declared by the Board of Supervisors. co.jackson.ms.us

What gets documented

The roof. Missing and creased shingles and lifted membrane, from straight overhead.
The exterior and site. Every side of the structure, plus fences, outbuildings, and detached structures.
Wind versus water. Water lines, high-water marks, flood extent, and where debris came to rest.
Trees and impact. A tree on a structure before removal, and downed trees across the yard, fences, and vehicles.
Emergency work. Tarps and board-up, documented once they are on.

The gallery comes as a permalink you can send to your adjuster and to every contractor you ask for a bid. Adjusters with many addresses in Jackson County can order CAT or volume dispatch.

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How ordering works

Tell us what happened, the address, and a preferred date, online or at (214) 493-1515.
We review the job and send a quote. That review confirms whether and when a pilot can fly the property. Nothing is charged when you order.
An FAA Part 107 pilot flies the shot list when it is safe and allowed. Flights need safe weather, generally winds under 20 mph and no precipitation.
You get the gallery by link. The delivery timeline comes with the quote.

Housing and trailers in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs

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Nearby areas

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What lossmap is not

lossmap provides aerial imagery and visual documentation. It is not a licensed roof inspection, an engineering report, or an insurance determination. Whether a carrier accepts the imagery is the carrier’s decision: see do insurers accept drone roof photos.

Sources

Official pages. Storm facts checked October 9, 2026, 4:55 PM CDT; local facts checked October 9, 2026.

Drone Damage Documentation in Pascagoula and Ocean Springs After Hurricane Isaias