ITC Level 1 Certified

Thermal Drone
Inspections for Solar

We find the faults your eye can't see. Professional infrared imaging for solar farms, commercial rooftops, and utility-scale PV — with Raptor Maps reports delivered within 48 hours.

Certified & equipped
FAA Part 107 ITC Level 1 Raptor Maps IEC 62446-3
Live thermal scan — 250 kW commercial rooftop
247
Panels scanned
8
Anomalies found
99.1°F
Max hotspot
3 CRITICAL
Thermal Inspection Report
Raptor Maps · IEC 62446-3 compliant · PDF + GIS
Delivered in 48 hrs
75%
Faster than manual inspection
48hr
Report turnaround guarantee
99%
Fault detection accuracy
~30%
Of panels have detectable defects
The Process
From scheduling
to actionable report
Four steps from first call to fixed panels.
01

Schedule

Book online or call us. We coordinate access, site layout, and flight window with your team — typically within 5–10 business days.

02

Fly & Capture

We conduct a systematic thermal and RGB drone survey under optimal irradiance conditions. Every panel is captured in both visible and infrared spectrum.

03

Analyze

Radiometric data is processed through Raptor Maps. Our ITC Level 1 certified thermographer classifies every anomaly by severity and fault type.

04

Report & Fix

Professional PDF report with annotated ortho maps, temperature data, and prioritized repair recommendations — delivered within 48 hours of flight.

What We Do
Inspection services for
every scale of solar
From a 10-panel residential system to a 50 MW utility farm — we have a package that fits.

Residential & Small Commercial

Quick, affordable inspections for rooftop systems up to 100 kW. Flat-rate pricing. Perfect for homeowners, small businesses, and property managers.

  • Systems up to 100 kW
  • Same-day turnaround available
  • PDF report with annotated panel map
  • Warranty documentation support
  • Starting at $300/site
Most Requested

Commercial Rooftop & C&I

Comprehensive inspections for systems from 100 kW to 5 MW. Per-watt pricing with Raptor Maps analysis and O&M-ready reporting.

  • Systems 100 kW – 5 MW
  • IEC 62446-3 compliant reports
  • Raptor Maps fault classification
  • Annotated orthomosaic map
  • Annual LTSA-style agreements available

Utility-Scale & Ground Mount

Large-site inspections for solar farms 5 MW and above. Full GIS data export, custom executive summaries, and multi-day engagements for complex sites.

  • Systems 5 MW and above
  • GIS data export included
  • Executive summary + technical report
  • Multi-site portfolio pricing
  • Custom annual contract pricing
What We Find
Common fault types detected
🔥
Hotspot defects
Cell-level heating from cracking or contamination
Bypass diode failures
Half or third of panel produces no power
🧩
String faults
Entire string offline, often invisible to inverters
🌫️
Soiling patterns
Bird droppings, dust, and debris impacting output
🔓
Delamination
Moisture intrusion and panel layer separation
🔌
Connection issues
Loose or corroded connectors generating heat
Why Solar Falcon
Not just a drone pilot.
A certified thermographer.

Most drone operators can fly. Very few can interpret a radiometric thermal image, classify fault types, and deliver a report that your O&M engineer trusts enough to act on. We invested in the certifications and software that bridge that gap.

FAA Part 107 Certified
Licensed commercial drone operator in all US airspace. Fully insured with $1M general liability + hull coverage.
ITC Level 1 Thermographer
Infrared Training Center certified — the gold standard for commercial thermal inspection. Fault classification you can stand behind with clients.
Raptor Maps Platform
Industry-standard thermal analysis software used by the world's largest solar O&M operators. Reports your engineers already know how to read.
DJI Matrice 30T
Professional-grade 640×512 radiometric thermal sensor. Quantitative temperature data — not just visual heat maps — so every reading is defensible.
Sample analysis output — 500 kW ground mount
Normal
Critical
Detected anomalies
Bypass diode failure
String 4, Panel 17 — Row C
+42°F Δ
Hotspot defect
String 7, Panel 3 — Row A
+28°F Δ
Soiling pattern
String 2, Panels 8–12 — Row B
+11°F Δ
Transparent Pricing
Simple, honest rates
No hidden fees. Travel billed at $0.67/mile round-trip when applicable. Annual inspection agreements available at reduced rates.
Residential
Up to 20 kW · rooftop
$350
flat rate per site
  • Full thermal + RGB survey
  • Standard PDF report
  • Anomaly map with fault codes
  • 48-hour delivery
  • Warranty documentation support
Request quote
Utility Scale
5 MW+ · ground mount
Custom
negotiated per project
  • Full thermal + RGB survey
  • GIS data export
  • Executive summary + technical report
  • Priority scheduling
  • Multi-site portfolio pricing
  • LTSA-style annual contracts
Contact us

Enterprise Report upgrade (+$400) available on any tier: GIS export, custom executive summary, raw radiometric data files.

What Clients Say
Trusted by O&M teams
and asset owners
★★★★★

"The Raptor Maps report they delivered was exactly the format our O&M team needed. We found a bypass diode failure that had been cutting output by 8% for months. Paid for itself ten times over."

MR
Mike R.
O&M Manager, Midwest Solar Services
★★★★★

"We use Solar Falcon on every commissioning job now. The baseline thermal scan caught two installation defects on our last project before the client even took ownership. That's priceless for warranty protection."

JP
Jessica P.
Project Manager, SunBuild EPC
★★★★★

"We manage 14 commercial rooftop systems. Annual thermal inspections from Solar Falcon have become a line item in every asset management budget. The ROI is undeniable — we've recovered over $30K in defect-related losses."

DK
David K.
Asset Manager, Greenfield Properties
Get in Touch
Request an inspection
or get a quote

Tell us about your system and we'll send a detailed quote within one business day. No commitment required.

Phone
(555) 000-0000
Email
info@solarfalcon.net
Service area
Midwest & surrounding states
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