
3 Reasons Why Top-Down Drone Photos Don’t Eliminate Human Error in Solar Designs
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
3 Reasons Why Top-Down Drone Photos Don’t Eliminate Human Error in Solar Designs
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
Homeowner Guide: 5 Questions to Ask Solar Contractors (plus Expected Answers) Before Signing
Getting a new solar system is exciting, especially for the financial possibility of saving on electricity costs, or even making money. But also remember you’re
12 Tips for Dealing with Neighbors During your Solar Drone Surveys
When a drone pilot or surveyor goes to a site, especially in a suburban area, they often have to interact with neighbors. Sometimes those neighbors
16 Tips for Flying Drones in Cold Weather Conditions
Nearly every drone ad features people in bright sunshine wearing summer clothes. While this is ideal, it’s not reality for many solar drone pilots in
Drone Review: DJI Mavic 3, Autel EVO II Pro, EVO Lite, and EVO Nano
You have probably heard the news by now that DJI recently released the Mavic 3 as the newest member of their flagship Mavic lineage. While
A Brief History of Solar Shading Tools: From Handheld Hardware to Flying Drones
Solar Shading Tools have come a long way in 30 years. From handheld tools in the 90s to drone technology in the 2020’s, solar shading tools have become more modernized overtime.
3 Reasons Why Onsite Shading Data is Better than Remote Shading Data
Almost all solar projects begin with a preliminary design and shading analysis typically based on satellite and other remote imagery. The resolution, timeliness and quality
A Drone Pilot’s Guide to Making Money in Solar
Initially thought of as either military tools or a fun hobby, drones are now becoming a particularly big part of mainstream industry, including in solar
Solar Contractors: Who Should Fly the Company Drone?
Drones have been around for a while but are relatively new in solar. When starting out, many solar contractors are unsure who the best person
What Drones Can and Cannot Tell You About Roof Health
Solar contractors know a thing or two about roofing. Because most residential solar arrays are rooftop projects, understanding roof health is critical. For contractors, this
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