Overview
Aerial Insights LLC provides aerial thermal inspections and site documentation services to support solar installers, EPC teams, O&M providers, and asset managers across the Toledo region and Northwest Ohio.
Our workflows are designed to help teams identify thermal anomalies, support commissioning and maintenance activities, and maintain consistent inspection records across single or multi-site portfolios.
The Challenge
Solar arrays require regular inspection to identify issues that can impact performance, including:
- Underperforming or damaged modules
- Connection and string-level anomalies
- Installation defects visible only under thermal load
- Large sites that are time-consuming to inspect manually
Ground-based inspections are often slow, disruptive, and inconsistent—especially for utility-scale or multi-site programs.
The Solution
Aerial Insights deployed an aerial thermal inspection workflow paired with high-resolution RGB imagery to capture complete array coverage efficiently and safely.
Thermal data was collected under appropriate irradiance conditions and reviewed alongside visual imagery to support anomaly identification and documentation.
Inspections were structured to align with commissioning, maintenance, and O&M reporting workflows rather than one-off visual checks.
Inspection Workflow
To support repeatable and defensible results, the inspection process included:
- Radiometric thermal imaging to identify temperature differentials
- RGB reference imagery for visual confirmation and orientation
- Planned flight paths to ensure consistent coverage across rows and strings
- Post-processing and annotation to flag areas of interest
Thermal findings are reported as indicators of potential issues and are intended to guide further electrical testing or on-site verification.
Thermal inspections identify anomalous temperature patterns consistent with potential performance issues. Results do not replace electrical testing or manufacturer-required diagnostics.
.Deliverables Provided
Typical deliverables for solar thermal inspections include:
- Annotated thermal imagery highlighting anomalies
- RGB reference images aligned to thermal findings
- Module- or string-level issue markers (where resolution allows)
- Client-ready summary reports
- Files suitable for commissioning documentation, maintenance planning, and asset records
Deliverables are structured for easy review by technical teams, not just visual presentation.
Best Fit For
- Solar installers and EPC teams
- Operations & maintenance (O&M) providers
- Asset owners and portfolio managers
- Commissioning and post-installation inspections
- Multi-site inspection programs
Outcome
Using aerial thermal inspections, project teams gained:
- Faster, non-intrusive inspection coverage
- Early identification of potential performance issues
- Consistent documentation across sites and time
- Improved planning for targeted maintenance and follow-up testing
Thermal data helped teams focus attention where it mattered—without unnecessary downtime or site disruption.
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Solar Thermal Inspection & Documentation
Aerial Inspections for Commissioning, Maintenance & O&M; Programs
Aerial Inspections for Commissioning, Maintenance & O&M; Programs
Small Arrays
Thermal inspection + summary report
$600 – $1,200
Thermal inspection + summary report
$600 – $1,200
Commercial / Utility Arrays
Anomaly detection + commissioning report
$1,500 – $4,000+
Portfolio Programs
Multi-site pricing
$300 – $700 per site
Service Area: Toledo • Northwest Ohio • Southeast Michigan
Contact: 576-461-0301 | www.aerialinsightsllc.com