Solar Farm Panels, showing difference of a thermal view

The future of inspections is here

Why Solar Farm Inspections matter

Large‑scale photovoltaic assets face a 2.4% average defect rate, equivalent to over 400 faults per 5 MW array—and these can shave off 5–10% of annual yield if left unchecked . Traditional foot patrols miss up to 25% of micro‑cracks and hotspots, whereas our drone inspection UK service delivers 99% detection accuracy in a single flight.

Your Mission – Simplified

How We Get You the Results you need

DroneHive Solar Farm Inspection service combines aerial thermography, high‑resolution visual mapping, and precision georeferencing to maximize your farm’s energy yield and reduce costs.

Customized Mission Planning

We analyze array layout and sun angles, then map out optimized, grid‑pattern flight lines to cover every panel.

High‑Speed Thermal Scanning

Flying at up to 15 mph, our advanced fleet captures radiometric thermal data alongside 4K optical imagery—no scaffolding required.

Engineering Report & AI Analysis

Automated algorithms flag hotspots, cracked cells, and wiring faults; our engineers then validate each anomaly.

HiveLink Delivery

Interactive thermal mosaics, efficiency trend charts, and panel fault logs upload directly to your HiveLink portal—accessible on desktop or mobile.

DroneHive is here to Help you

Core Benefits of Solar Farm Inspections with DroneHive

Early ROI

Recover 5–10% of lost yield by fixing defects before performance degrades

Lower O&M Costs

Cut inspection labor by 70% compared to manual methods, saving thousands per MW annually

Minimized Downtime

Complete a 3 MW inspection in under 90 minutes, keeping your farm online

Compliance‑Ready

Reports meet IEC TS 62446‑3 standards, supporting warranty claims with precise thermal evidence

Solar Farm Thermography Aerial Drone Inspection
  • Solar Panel Hot Spots

  • Caused by shading, dirt buildup, or internal cell damage

  • Can lead to localized overheating and long-term degradation

  • Solar Panel Micro Cracks

  • Caused by handling, weather stress, or manufacturing flaws

  • Microcracks reduce electrical conductivity and long-term panel yield

  • Solar Panel Diode-Failures

  • Occurs when bypass diodes malfunction, often from electrical stress

  • Leads to power loss and uneven energy distribution across strings

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In-depth results to support your investment

Some of the deliverables we offer with every inspection

Thermal & Optical Orthomosaics

Geo‑corrected maps with hotspot overlays

Panel Fault Inventory

Detailed logs with GPS and fault severity

Efficiency Trend Reports

Charts tracking module performance over time

Comprehensive PDF Report

Executive summary, findings, and prioritized repair recommendations—downloadable from HiveLink

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