Building and Infrastructure Inspection by Drone, Without Scaffolding or Risk
Thermal and optical drone inspection of solar roofs, building facades, power lines and infrastructure, catching faults early and eliminating work at height. We connect you to CAA-licensed operators working with a certified thermographer for a valid report.
- 100% CAA commercial license (CAAI)
- Active commercial third-party insurance
- Response within one business day
Who this service is built for
Solar fields & facilities
Detecting dead panels and output loss with thermography.
Building & facility managers
Inspecting facades, roofs and insulation without scaffolding.
Utilities & infrastructure
Inspecting power lines, masts and insulators without downtime.
Plants & industry
Inspecting chimneys, tanks and industrial structures at height.
Deep technical knowledge
Why thermal inspection reveals what the eye misses
A faulty solar panel, water leaking into roof insulation or an overheating electrical connection change the local temperature long before visible damage appears. A thermal camera on a drone scans a large area quickly and marks the hot spot precisely. Instead of dismantling and checking everything, you go straight to the fault. On a large solar farm this saves entire workdays and finds dead panels that hurt output.
Safety: fewer people on the roof and the mast
Inspecting a tall roof, chimney, mast or power line traditionally requires scaffolding, a crane or climbing, and that is work at height with real risk. A drone performs the same inspection from the air, without endangering anyone and without shutting down the facility. The inspection is faster, cheaper and usually more detailed, because you can shoot from angles a person cannot reach.
Certified thermographer: what makes a thermal image a valid report
A thermal camera shows a hot spot, but reading the image correctly requires a certified thermographer (ITC Level 1/2), and for facades and structure sometimes an engineer's signature too. That is the difference between a colorful image and a valid defect report you can submit to a building committee, a developer, an insurer or a court. That is why we connect you to companies that operate a CAA pilot together with a certified inspector, so the output holds up both professionally and legally.
Inspection capabilities
- Thermal camera (thermography) for panels and electrical faults
- High-resolution optical imaging for facades and cracks
- Solar-roof inspection and dead-panel detection
- Power line, mast and chimney inspection without downtime
- Valid report signed by a certified thermographer (ITC)
- Mapped defect report with a precise location per fault
- Periodic comparison to monitor degradation over time
Deliverables you receive
Equipment and sensors used
| Thermal sensor | High-resolution optical camera | |
|---|---|---|
| What it detects | Hot panels and connections, leaks | Cracks and visual defects |
| Best for | Electrical and solar systems | Facades and building envelope |
How much does a thermographic drone inspection cost
Cost depends on the inspection type and scope. These are the common pricing models; the precise quote for your project comes free through the marketplace.
| Building or home thermographic inspection | Per unit / report |
| Solar roof or field inspection | By system size |
| Infrastructure inspection (bridge, power line) | By project |
- Inspection type (solar, facade, infrastructure)
- Area size or system capacity
- Report depth and a certified inspector or engineer signature
- Accessibility and flight coordination if needed
- One-off inspection vs. periodic monitoring
Every flight is coordinated in advance with the required authorities, and in restricted areas that includes security clearance and NOTAM issuance as needed. The operators in the network handle the bureaucracy, so the project starts on time and fully approved.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you operate drones yourself?
CAA-licensed, insured companies and pilots can join the operator registry and receive enquiries in their field and area. No joining fee and no exclusivity.