Thermographic
What do I need to record in my flight log?
Please download a copy of the flight log template below, and upload a completed copy in .xlxs format with your data. FlightLog_Above_24a.xlsx It must be completed for every zone, before and after every flight. You must record: Flight Zone name (e.g ...
Site Photographs taken during a thermographic inspection
Here are the requirements when it comes to Site photographs taken during a thermographic inspection: Capture at approximately 65m (or lower if flight restrictions dictate) Please capture 2-5 photos. Example site images:
What irradiance levels should I have during a thermographic inspection?
The irradiance (nadir - 90° to the module) must exceed 600W/m2 at the time of data capture. Changing weather and cloud cover can mean that irradiance drops below this value. You must be aware of conditions at all times and, if necessary, pause or ...
Requirements when carrying out a thermographic inspection
For each Inspection zone and Overview zone ✅ Thermal images from radiometric camera [IR] (.JPG) captured during "mapping" mission at the specified GSD ✅ Visual RGB images from wide camera [W] (.JPG) captured simultaneously with "mapping" mission For ...
Steps to take before a Thermographic Inspection
It is very important to us that we understand your needs and provide you with the most insightful data about your assets. We carry out inspections on thousands of solar plants a year, and our clients have a range of reasons for using our thermography ...
Why has my thermographic inspection data been rejected?
Above provides clear data guidelines to ensure the highest quality of analysis of each solar plant. Please see the issues below to provide context as to why the data could be rejected. Corrupt files When there is a considerable number of frames that ...
Flight & Camera Parameters for a Thermographic Inspection
This guide applies to the following sensor/drones mentioned in the Approved cameras & drones document. We divide each solar farm into 'Zones' for the purposed of flight planning and data transfer. These are the areas that you will map at a specified ...
How to ensure optimal data quality
It is important to be aware that there is an “optimal data collection window”. This time window will vary from region to region and can be affected by several meteorological factors. You should always monitor the weather conditions and look to ...
Approved cameras & drones: Thermographic
Radiometric stills DJI M4T (Matrice 4 Enterprise Thermal) Recommended for inexperienced partners Smallest, lightest thermal capable drone available. Simple to use, and kit packs into a "carry-on" sized case. "Friendliest" option for new pilots Lower ...