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  Start Successfully Inspecting Solar PV Systems with Thermal Imaging Drones   This is the second part of the two-part series on the most effective and efficient ways to inspect a solar PV system with a thermal imaging UAV (drone) also equipped with a...

  Innovation in the Solar PV Industry   The processes for inspecting solar PV systems has changed greatly over the last few years. Recently the use of a drone (UAV) or manned aircraft (plane) equipped with a radiometric thermal camera and high-definition...

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Comprehensive Level The following series breaks down the three most common levels of aerial thermography inspections used by Raptor Maps to identify defects, faults, and anomalies affecting PV system performance. The inspections; Overview, Standard, and Comprehensive,...

Standard Level The following series breaks down the three most common levels of aerial thermography inspections used by Raptor Maps to identify defects, faults, and anomalies affecting PV system performance. The inspections; Overview, Standard, and Comprehensive,...

Overview Level The following series breaks down the three most common levels of aerial thermography inspections used by Raptor Maps to identify defects, faults, and anomalies affecting PV system performance. The inspections; Overview, Standard, and Comprehensive,...

  Solar PV Commissioning and Aerial Thermography Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems are the world’s fastest-growing source of renewable energy, holding an annual growth rate of 50% over the last 10 years. Due to the increased number of solar PV systems around the...

  Using drones and software to monitor the progress of a solar construction project allows for exact and up-to-date measurements on its current status. However, high-quality imagery (data) is required to fully benefit from solar construction monitoring software....

  Benefit from Optimization Solar PV is one of the world's fastest-growing sources of renewable energy, with 2.1 GW installed during Q2 of 2019 in the United States alone. As the amount of PV installations increase, the construction process will need to be...

  Today, in the solar industry there are hundreds of drone service providers (DSP) offering aerial inspection services, ranging in quality, experience, deliverables, and price. To ensure you’re getting the most value from each inspection, you should qualify the...