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Learn Drones and Get Licensed in 15 Hours or Less (And Get that Time Back Immediately)

A common objection we hear to launching a solar drone program is that it’s too time-consuming. The reality? It takes far less time than you may think. Our latest blog reveals how you can learn to fly drones and get FAA-licensed in less than 15 hours. Plus, within 2 weeks, most contractors recoup their drone investment through massive time savings and reduced revisions. Don’t wait to add drone-based surveys to your business – your competition is probably already looking into it!

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Save a Dime, Lose a Dollar: Why Not Investing in Technology Costs More in the End

New technology in solar, like drones, will pay for itself from your insurance savings and other cost reductions nearly immediately. Once adopted, there are other financial benefits as well, such as increased surveying capacity and eliminating both revisions and install-day adjustments. Even if your current process works today, it may not tomorrow; you need to do something different in order to build a sustainable, resilient business.

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How Often Do You (Actually) Need “Boots on the Roof”?

Solar requires going on the roof — but you shouldn’t put Surveyors at risk for any longer than necessary. Instead of assuming you always need “boots on the roof”, consider leveraging technology where appropriate to keep Surveyors safe, while making the job both faster and more accurate.

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“It’s Accurate Enough”: Three Words Every Installer Hates

Most install-day problems originate from insufficient survey data. But this isn’t about blame. Surveyors deserve the right tools—software, drones and mobile tools—that allow them to safely collect comprehensive, accurate measurements. When you start with high-quality data upfront, you don’t need to worry about issues that waste time, cause delays, or end in install day call-offs.

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Come i droni rendono i sopralluoghi 5 volte piu’ efficienti

From our conversations with customers and homeowners alike, Scanifly is seeing several trends fueling the continued growth of residential and commercial solar installations. This includes people spending more time at home, consumers looking to reduce costs and increased options for financing and incentives.

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Quanto e’ Preciso Scanifly?

Quando parliamo con installatori fotovoltaici, inevitabilmente ci viene chiesto quanto sia preciso il nostro software di progettazione Scanifly. Comprendiamo la richiesta! Noi stessi siamo stati

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