“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 One Technical College Uses Scanifly to Help Students Prep for Coveted Jobs in Renewable Energy
The renewable energy industry has a huge talent gap, but many programs don’t teach the complete set of skills employers require. Leveraging Scanifly as part of her curriculum, Ashley Wojtalewicz, a professor at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (SWTC), designed an Associate’s Degree in Sustainable Energy Management that bridges the talent gap for students, teaching the strategic planning and hands-on skills necessary to achieve coveted certifications and build careers in renewable energy.
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 Financial And Legal Case For HR Influencing Solar Field Work
Key takeaway: As long as Site Surveyors, Installers, and other Field Techs are climbing on roofs, Contractors need to worry about liabilities like insurance costs,
Training The Next Generation Of Renewable Energy Professionals
By: Daniel Castano, Lead Technical Trainer at Scanifly TL;DR: Denise Renfro at Douglas Byrd High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, launched a renewable energy course
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.
5 Solar Project Checklists You Can’t Live Without
Solar projects require dozens of data points. Leverage checklists for surveying, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and warehousing processes to standardize work across your organization, ensure consistent outcomes for customers, and avoid costly mistakes.
How Surveyors Can Save 2 Hours Per Day With Field Data Uploads
Almost all (98%) of Contractors will conduct an on-site survey prior to installation; more than half will do a survey prior to closing the sale,
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.
Il mio capo mi ha appena dato un drone. E ora che faccio?
Probabilmente saprete gia che i droni possono rendere i sopralluoghi tecnici fino a 5 volte più efficienti. I droni sono anche più sicuri e molto
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