Can TPO save solar from itself? Read our four incentives TPO should offer in 2026 to entice sales reps & EPCs to put homeowners’ interests first.
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.
“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.
How Drones Make Install Day Safer and Faster
Explore how drones are transforming solar panel installations, making them safer and faster than ever before. Discover the groundbreaking benefits of drone technology in the solar planning and install process.
The Best Drones for Different Solar Use Cases
For Marketers, the DJI Mavic Mini is a top choice. For Surveyors, look at the DJI Air 2S or Autel EVO II V3. For O&M use cases on residential and small commercial systems, consider the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise or Autel EVO II Dual. All of these models were chosen for their balance of features and price points. That said, there is a strong case for high-end drones like Parrot Anafi and Skydio as well.
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
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,
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 Data Is My Drone Capturing?
Drones can capture all the data necessary for a highly-accurate solar survey and design. Beyond that, drones also collect data that’s essential for niche commercial use cases and provide data on the drone itself, making repairs or upgrades easier.
Learn why drone imagery is more accurate and real-time than static satellite and aerial imagery, or LiDAR point cloud data.
Combine Satellite With Drone-Based Imagery For Perfect PV Installs (Here are 4 Reasons Why)
While satellite imagery is great for preliminary designs—particularly for a quick-turnaround sales conversation—it has four distinct problems that make it dangerous to use as the sole resource for array design.
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