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Solar designers are often put in no-win situations. Despite being given imperfect data from satellite imagery or manual measurements, designers are expected to deliver perfectly
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Solar surveying used to be a dichotomy: you either did onsite surveys or you didn’t do them and relied on best guesses from remote satellite
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There are a handful of solar-specific software platforms that claim to use AI to develop perfect designs. But we’re here to share an annoying truth:
Why Top Contractors Pay More for These Skills
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How to Register for the FAA Part 107 Test
This page details how to schedule your FAA Part 107 Exam, which you need to do in order to obtain your Part 107 commercial drone
How Rudy Garcia Navigated the “Solar Roller Coaster” as the Industry Grew
Rudy Garcia has watched the solar industry grow from the inside out during his 14 year career. He’s seen novel technologies, new ways of doing
Solar Surveying with a Drone is Easier than you Think
View fullsize He surveyed 26 roofs in a single day; Here’s how he did it. Manual solar surveys – with ladders, roof climbs, and measurement
How Do You Fly Drones in DC Airspace?
Local, state, and federal governments have committed to renewable energy in their policies and procurements. Drones are becoming a big part of their strategy because
My Boss Just Gave Me a Drone. Now What?
You’re probably aware of how drones can make solar surveys up to 5x more efficient. Drones are also safer and significantly more accurate than a
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