Industry Solution

Renewable Energy

Overview

The renewable energy sector is rapidly adopting commercial drones to advance operational efficiency and asset management, with Vantage UAV leading the way with advanced drone technology. Our UAV solutions deliver enhanced safety, precision and monitoring capabilities through sustainable, low-impact operations that reduce carbon emissions compared to traditional inspection methods.

From routine inspections to comprehensive performance monitoring, drones provide precise data collection and real-time insights, redefining how renewable energy teams manage their assets.

Common Use Cases

Solar Panel Inspections

High-resolution thermal and visual imaging enables rapid assessment of panel performance, identifies faulty cells, hotspots and debris.

Pre Solar Installation Surveys

Full assessment to evaluate roof condition, structural integrity, terrain and optimal panel placement before projects commence.

Wind Turbine Blade Assessments

Comprehensive blade inspections using 4K video and detailed imagery, detect damage and wear patterns, whilst eliminating dangerous manual inspections and reducing downtime.

Explore by Service Area

Development

Our drone services support development projects from initial ground assessments and ongoing construction monitoring through to completion checks for insurance and handover requirements.

Thermal Performance Analysis

Deploy drones equipped with advanced thermal imaging payloads to identify panel efficiency issues, hotspots and underperforming cells across entire solar installations. Our high-resolution thermal cameras detect micro-cracks, electrical faults and soiling that reduce energy output, which enables precise maintenance targeting that maximises energy ROI.

Comprehensive thermal surveys cover large-scale solar farms and residential estates rapidly, delivering actionable insights that would take months using traditional inspection methods. Geo-referenced fault data provides maintenance teams with exact panel locations, which supports efficient repair scheduling and resource allocation.

Access detailed thermal reports through our secure asset management portal for desk-based assessments and maintenance planning while supporting insurance requirements and warranty claims. Early identification of panel degradation prevents minor issues escalating into significant energy losses, protecting your investment and extending asset lifespan.

Our thermal analysis accounts for environmental factors including humidity, cloud cover and seasonal variations, enabling accurate energy output projections and performance benchmarking that inform strategic asset management decisions.

Site Survey & Installation Planning

Our advanced terrain modelling creates 3D maps and geometric data for efficient project planning and optimal panel placement. Topography analysis is essential for developers to maximise the energy output from panels, whilst supporting ground preparation and installation logistics.

For residential and commercial solar installations we provide structural assessments of roofs, to evaluate load bearing, condition and structural integrity, in addition to optimal placement. This proactive approach identifies potential problems prior to installation and ensures solar investments are protected.

Maintenance Support

Drones can be deployed for automated cleaning operations by spraying solar panels with cleaning fluid to maintain peak performance and prevent energy loss from dirt buildup. Our drone data allows for regular maintenance scheduling and cleaning cycles to improve operational efficiency and targeted repairs.

Solar Panels

Advancing solar energy installation and ongoing maintenance through our drone-enabled inspection and monitoring capabilities.

Thermal Performance Analysis

Deploy drones equipped with advanced thermal imaging payloads to identify panel efficiency issues, hotspots and underperforming cells across entire solar installations. Our high-resolution thermal cameras detect micro-cracks, electrical faults and soiling that reduce energy output, which enables precise maintenance targeting that maximises energy ROI.

Comprehensive thermal surveys cover large-scale solar farms and residential estates rapidly, delivering actionable insights that would take months using traditional inspection methods. Geo-referenced fault data provides maintenance teams with exact panel locations, which supports efficient repair scheduling and resource allocation.

Access detailed thermal reports through our secure asset management portal for desk-based assessments and maintenance planning while supporting insurance requirements and warranty claims. Early identification of panel degradation prevents minor issues escalating into significant energy losses, protecting your investment and extending asset lifespan.

Our thermal analysis accounts for environmental factors including humidity, cloud cover and seasonal variations, enabling accurate energy output projections and performance benchmarking that inform strategic asset management decisions.

Site Survey & Installation Planning

Our advanced terrain modelling creates 3D maps and geometric data for efficient project planning and optimal panel placement. Topography analysis is essential for developers to maximise the energy output from panels, whilst supporting ground preparation and installation logistics.

For residential and commercial solar installations we provide structural assessments of roofs, to evaluate load bearing, condition and structural integrity, in addition to optimal placement. This proactive approach identifies potential problems prior to installation and ensures solar investments are protected.

Maintenance Support

Drones can be deployed for automated cleaning operations by spraying solar panels with cleaning fluid to maintain peak performance and prevent energy loss from dirt buildup. Our drone data allows for regular maintenance scheduling and cleaning cycles to improve operational efficiency and targeted repairs.

Solar Panels

Advancing solar energy installation and ongoing maintenance through our drone-enabled inspection and monitoring capabilities.
Select Section
Thermal Performance Analysis
Site Survey & Installation Planning
Maintenance Support

Thermal Performance Analysis

Deploy drones equipped with advanced thermal imaging payloads to identify panel efficiency issues, hotspots and underperforming cells across entire solar installations. Our high-resolution thermal cameras detect micro-cracks, electrical faults and soiling that reduce energy output, which enables precise maintenance targeting that maximises energy ROI.

Comprehensive thermal surveys cover large-scale solar farms and residential estates rapidly, delivering actionable insights that would take months using traditional inspection methods. Geo-referenced fault data provides maintenance teams with exact panel locations, which supports efficient repair scheduling and resource allocation.

Access detailed thermal reports through our secure asset management portal for desk-based assessments and maintenance planning while supporting insurance requirements and warranty claims. Early identification of panel degradation prevents minor issues escalating into significant energy losses, protecting your investment and extending asset lifespan.

Our thermal analysis accounts for environmental factors including humidity, cloud cover and seasonal variations, enabling accurate energy output projections and performance benchmarking that inform strategic asset management decisions.

Development

Our drone services support development projects from initial ground assessments and ongoing construction monitoring through to completion checks for insurance and handover requirements.

Thermal Performance Analysis

Deploy drones equipped with advanced thermal imaging payloads to identify panel efficiency issues, hotspots and underperforming cells across entire solar installations. Our high-resolution thermal cameras detect micro-cracks, electrical faults and soiling that reduce energy output, which enables precise maintenance targeting that maximises energy ROI.

Comprehensive thermal surveys cover large-scale solar farms and residential estates rapidly, delivering actionable insights that would take months using traditional inspection methods. Geo-referenced fault data provides maintenance teams with exact panel locations, which supports efficient repair scheduling and resource allocation.

Access detailed thermal reports through our secure asset management portal for desk-based assessments and maintenance planning while supporting insurance requirements and warranty claims. Early identification of panel degradation prevents minor issues escalating into significant energy losses, protecting your investment and extending asset lifespan.

Our thermal analysis accounts for environmental factors including humidity, cloud cover and seasonal variations, enabling accurate energy output projections and performance benchmarking that inform strategic asset management decisions.

Site Survey & Installation Planning

Our advanced terrain modelling creates 3D maps and geometric data for efficient project planning and optimal panel placement. Topography analysis is essential for developers to maximise the energy output from panels, whilst supporting ground preparation and installation logistics.

For residential and commercial solar installations we provide structural assessments of roofs, to evaluate load bearing, condition and structural integrity, in addition to optimal placement. This proactive approach identifies potential problems prior to installation and ensures solar investments are protected.

Maintenance Support

Drones can be deployed for automated cleaning operations by spraying solar panels with cleaning fluid to maintain peak performance and prevent energy loss from dirt buildup. Our drone data allows for regular maintenance scheduling and cleaning cycles to improve operational efficiency and targeted repairs.

Solar Panels

Advancing solar energy installation and ongoing maintenance through our drone-enabled inspection and monitoring capabilities.

Thermal Performance Analysis

Deploy drones equipped with advanced thermal imaging payloads to identify panel efficiency issues, hotspots and underperforming cells across entire solar installations. Our high-resolution thermal cameras detect micro-cracks, electrical faults and soiling that reduce energy output, which enables precise maintenance targeting that maximises energy ROI.

Comprehensive thermal surveys cover large-scale solar farms and residential estates rapidly, delivering actionable insights that would take months using traditional inspection methods. Geo-referenced fault data provides maintenance teams with exact panel locations, which supports efficient repair scheduling and resource allocation.

Access detailed thermal reports through our secure asset management portal for desk-based assessments and maintenance planning while supporting insurance requirements and warranty claims. Early identification of panel degradation prevents minor issues escalating into significant energy losses, protecting your investment and extending asset lifespan.

Our thermal analysis accounts for environmental factors including humidity, cloud cover and seasonal variations, enabling accurate energy output projections and performance benchmarking that inform strategic asset management decisions.

Site Survey & Installation Planning

Our advanced terrain modelling creates 3D maps and geometric data for efficient project planning and optimal panel placement. Topography analysis is essential for developers to maximise the energy output from panels, whilst supporting ground preparation and installation logistics.

For residential and commercial solar installations we provide structural assessments of roofs, to evaluate load bearing, condition and structural integrity, in addition to optimal placement. This proactive approach identifies potential problems prior to installation and ensures solar investments are protected.

Maintenance Support

Drones can be deployed for automated cleaning operations by spraying solar panels with cleaning fluid to maintain peak performance and prevent energy loss from dirt buildup. Our drone data allows for regular maintenance scheduling and cleaning cycles to improve operational efficiency and targeted repairs.

Solar Panels

Advancing solar energy installation and ongoing maintenance through our drone-enabled inspection and monitoring capabilities.
Select Section
Thermal Performance Analysis
Site Survey & Installation Planning
Maintenance Support

Thermal Performance Analysis

Deploy drones equipped with advanced thermal imaging payloads to identify panel efficiency issues, hotspots and underperforming cells across entire solar installations. Our high-resolution thermal cameras detect micro-cracks, electrical faults and soiling that reduce energy output, which enables precise maintenance targeting that maximises energy ROI.

Comprehensive thermal surveys cover large-scale solar farms and residential estates rapidly, delivering actionable insights that would take months using traditional inspection methods. Geo-referenced fault data provides maintenance teams with exact panel locations, which supports efficient repair scheduling and resource allocation.

Access detailed thermal reports through our secure asset management portal for desk-based assessments and maintenance planning while supporting insurance requirements and warranty claims. Early identification of panel degradation prevents minor issues escalating into significant energy losses, protecting your investment and extending asset lifespan.

Our thermal analysis accounts for environmental factors including humidity, cloud cover and seasonal variations, enabling accurate energy output projections and performance benchmarking that inform strategic asset management decisions.

Key Benefits

Enhanced Energy Output
Identify underperforming panels and optimise energy generation through proactive maintenance.
Reduced Inspection Costs
Eliminate manual panel inspections with drone surveys that cover large solar installations rapidly while reducing labour costs and safety risks.
Predictive Maintenance
Early detection of panel issues preventing costly large scale failures, while maximising asset lifespan.
Data-Driven Optimisation
Comprehesive performance data supporting strategic decision-making for energy production optimisation and asset management.

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Grace Hammond
Head of Services - Built Environment

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Jon White
Technical Solutions Manager / Pilot

Our Qualifications

Cyber Essentials

Civil Aviation Authority

ISO 27001

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