Your Drone Questions. Answered.
YDQA: Ep 15 - "How are drones being used to help the solar install process?"
22 Jun 2023
The latest episode of the "Your Drone Questions. Answered" podcast is out! In this episode, our guest Sinuhe Montoya from Drone Quote joins David Young to discuss how drones are being used to revolutionize the solar installation process. They also dive into the inspection of existing solar panels using thermal equipment.Sinuhe Montoya, with over 10 years of experience in the residential solar and roofing industry, shares his insights on how drones have made a significant impact on data acquisition and overall efficiency. By using drones, he was able to gather the necessary information quickly and safely, resulting in improved sales. Sinuhe explains the typical process of installing solar panels on residential and commercial properties and highlights the challenges faced before drones became widely used.The conversation explores the advantages of using drones over satellite imagery, such as the ability to obtain up-to-date and high-resolution data. Sinuhe breaks down the process of collecting the required data using drones, which goes beyond simply taking pictures. He explains how the images are transformed into an ortho map, enabling detailed analysis and measurements. This information is then imported into design software, like Aurora, to calculate the impact of shade obstructions and determine the suitability of a roof for solar panels.Additionally, Sinuhe emphasizes the value of using drones for sales purposes. By inspecting the entire neighborhood from an aerial perspective, opportunities for solar installations can be identified more effectively. The conversation concludes with a brief discussion on thermal equipment for solar panel inspections, highlighting how temperature differences can indicate the health of individual cells or entire panels.Don't miss this informative episode that sheds light on the exciting role of drones in the solar industry! Subscribe to the Your Drone Questions Answered podcast for more insightful discussions and stay up to date with the latest advancements in drone technology.
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