Why Drones Are Important In The Solar Industry? Thermal Inspections: Solar panels generate power by converting sunlight into electricity. It is very important for solar panels to operate in the most efficient way possible. Certain issues can cause solar panels to become less efficient and cost operators tens of thousands of dollars. With the help of drones, solar operators are able to better assess their solar panels. Thermal solar inspections help operators maintain tens of thousands of revenue otherwise lost due to faulty equipment. Thermal inspections are a great way to prioritize issues and risk assessments. Aerial images provide a broad perspective while thermal images drill down into the details. Thermal drone inspections can help you identify the following anomalies: Faulty Modules String Outages Surface Delimitation Cracks Shadowing Inverter Anomalies Vegetation Short Circuits Drones reduce inspection time. Flying up to 10 miles per hour, drone inspec