Certified thermographer performing a drone aerial thermal inspection of a large solar farm CSF power plan PV array utility grade solar facility

IEC 62446-3 compliant visual and thermal (IR) inspection of solar sites ranging from CSFs to commercial rooftops to utility-scale plants.

  • Required for detailed thermal inspection and reporting in compliance with IEC 62446-3 standards. This GSD level is suitable for comprehensive identification of critical anomalies in solar panels and cells according to internationally recognized standards.

    Flight Level: (Low) GSD: 3 ± 0.5 cm/pixel

    Detected Anomaly Types:

    • Cell

    • Multi-Cell

    • Diode

    • Multi-Diode

    • Module

    • Hot Spot

    • String

    • Plant Shading

    • Pollution

    • Shading

    • Junction Box

    • Crack/Fracture

Actionable Insights for O&M Teams

Why Use a DSP vs. DIY?

Performing drone-based aerial thermography inspections of solar assets requires a significant investment in training, equipment, software and time in order to conduct missions responsibly and with a high degree of quality and accuracy.

Drone laws are constantly changing and technology is always improving which is why you should trust Katahdin Drone Services to always be ahead of the curve so you can benefit from the latest advancements to maximize your investment in solar.

Here are just a few of the many aspects of performing compliant, high-quality solar inspections…

Flowchart showing four aspects of compliant, high-quality solar inspections: "Needed to Operate," "Equipment Needed," "Pre-Flight," and "Mission Execution," each with detailed bullet points.