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Key takeaway: The optimal drone for residential and commercial solar O&M should have at least a 20MP camera, a half-inch thermal sensor, and the ability
January 30, 2024
Key takeaway: The optimal drone for residential and commercial solar O&M should have at least a 20MP camera, a half-inch thermal sensor, and the ability
Dear Contractor, please don’t do this.
By an anonymous homeowner This story is written by a homeowner who went solar. These are solely his opinions, comments, and experiences. The contractor he
Flying a Drone in the Wind, Cold, and Other Challenging Environments
Drone flying today is automated to the point where drone pilots don’t have to do much after take-off. Between the free DJI Go 4 app,
How Solar Contractors Can Reduce Insurance Premiums While Improving Safety
Running a solar contracting business at scale requires a lot of expenses that can add up. However, there is one big expense—insurance and
Scanifly Integrates Nearmap, LiDAR and other Data Sources to Launch Remote Design Capabilities
Denver, CO, Nov. 28, 2023 — Scanifly announced integrations with various remote data sources as part of its new preliminary design solution, Scanifly Prelim. Scanifly
When Is It Time To Upgrade Your Drone?
Key takeaway: Drone technology is rapidly evolving and certain components break down over time. If you’re noticing multiple hardware and/or software issues (eg sensors), it’s
The commercial use of drones has exploded across the United States—there are now over 340,000 registered commercial drone pilots. Solar, in particular, has embraced drones
What’s An Orthomosaic Map (And Why It Matters For Solar Design)?
Planning for rooftop solar requires real-time, high-quality imagery. Satellite or aerial imagery is common and works for preliminary designs, but the true gold standard is
6 Clues for Identifying Young Trees That Will Cause Shade Over Time
Hot take: Do you know if the tree is young, or mature and a small species? If it has smooth, and often lighter bark texture,
Which CAD File is Best for Your Solar Workflow?
The Design phase is a critical part of the solar process—it’s when the onsite survey information is translated into the actual project that will get
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