Industry
Solar Energy
Thermal drone inspections that protect your solar investment and maximize energy output.
Why Drone Inspections
Protect Your Solar Investment
A single underperforming panel can drag down an entire string. Brown's Aerial Photography uses thermal infrared imaging to identify faults, hotspots, and degradation across your entire array — quickly, safely, and without disrupting operations.
Hotspot Detection
Thermal imaging identifies underperforming cells, hotspots, and bypass diode failures across large arrays — fast and accurately.
String & Module Faults
Pinpoint wiring faults, shading issues, and module degradation before they impact energy output and revenue.
Large Array Coverage
Cover hundreds of panels per flight. Drone inspections are dramatically faster than manual ground-level checks.
48-Hour Report Turnaround
Detailed inspection reports with thermal imagery, GPS-tagged fault locations, and recommended actions — delivered within 48 hours.
Pre- & Post-Installation Surveys
Baseline documentation before installation and verification surveys after commissioning to confirm system integrity.
Ongoing Maintenance Programs
Scheduled annual or semi-annual inspections to track panel performance over time and catch issues early.
Applications
Common Use Cases
From utility-scale farms to commercial rooftop arrays, our thermal inspections cover every type of solar installation.
Ready to Inspect Your Array?
Get a custom quote for thermal drone inspection of your solar installation — reports delivered within 48 hours.