DELTA Thermal Drones and Solar Inspection

Together with Raptor Maps, FLIR has created a five-part series with four videos and a webinar on the use of thermal drones for solar inspection. This is valuable for drone service providers and solar field managers alike.

Video 1: VALUE OF ADDING THERMAL FOR SOLAR INSPECTION
  • Manual Electrical Testing for PV Fields
  • The Basics of Aerial Thermography
  • Thermography Considerations for Solar Inspections
 

Video 2: THERMAL DRONE BEST PRACTICES 

  • Hardware Considerations
  • Producing Quality Deliverables
  • Identifying False Positives
  • Why Dual Sensors are Critical
 
Video 3: QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE HIRING A SERVICE PROVIDER
  • Experience Levels
  • Payloads & Software
  • Deliverables & Timelines
 
Video 4: PLANNING FOR A SUCCESSFUL THERMAL INSPECTION
  • Camera and Environmental Limitations
  • Irradiance & Operating Status
  • Coverage & Flight Times
 

Part 5: FLIR DELTA Q&A Webinar on Thermal and Solar Inspection

 

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