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UAV infrared thermal imager for solar inspection solution


UAV infrared thermal imager photovoltaic inspection program background

With the limitation of traditional non-renewable energy power generation, renewable new energy power generation represented by photovoltaic power generation has developed rapidly. In order to ensure safe, stable and efficient operation, photovoltaic power stations need to carry out daily safety inspections and regular inspections for panel failures. However, the photovoltaic power station covers a wide area, with severe wind and sand, and there are many safety hazards. It is difficult to achieve satisfactory results by manual inspection. Therefore, some operators of photovoltaic power stations choose to buy drones and hire professional pilots to conduct inspections. Check work.

Regular inspection is extremely important for photovoltaic power generation systems to maintain stable power generation. A high return on investment from efficient power generation requires the panels to not fail and generate electricity. There are many factors hindering efficient power generation, such as a large amount of bird droppings adhering to the decrease in power generation, and falling objects damaging the panels. Therefore, through regular inspections of UAVs equipped with thermal imaging cameras, obstacles can be quickly found and efficient power generation can be restored.

Infrared camera inspection advantages

Thermal imaging cameras can detect and image infrared energy in real time, even at night or in bad weather. Since captured image data including thermal information can be saved, accurate temperature measurement and detailed analysis can be performed based on the data.

Even at a distance, infrared energy emanating from an object can be captured as a thermal image. Therefore, inspections and investigations that cannot be judged by the naked eye can be performed. Inspection does not use special equipment for impact or destruction, so equipment and buildings will not be damaged. In addition, since it can be retained as electronic data, the data can be saved regularly for comparison, and damage can be predicted in time.

Advantages of UAV Infrared Thermal Imager for Photovoltaic Inspection

1. Install an infrared thermal imager on the drone, measure and photograph the surface temperature of the photovoltaic power generation panel, and find the extremely hot panel.


2. The drone can be operated from a remote location with minimal movement. There is no need to move a lot of people and install a lot of equipment as in the past, accurate and accurate inspections can be carried out with a small number of people. By capturing images from the air that cannot be captured from the ground, a large area can be captured at once, maintenance time is greatly reduced, and accurate information can be obtained. Using traditional inspection methods, where inspectors inspect panels one by one, it takes about a week for a 1 MW PV panel. Installing inspection equipment took a lot of time. A drone solar panel inspection service allows you to inspect a large area from the air, so it only takes about half a day. UAV infrared camera inspections significantly reduce maintenance costs.


3. Panels can be identified in detail, such as damage, dirt and deposits, so efficient maintenance can be achieved.


4. Submit the inspection report after the inspection is completed. The drone solar panel inspection service generates and submits a report immediately after filming.

FDG815 small quadcopter drone


FDG815 FOR SOLAR INSPECTION

FlyDragon FDG815 small quadcopter drone is a small size aerial platform  for mapping, surveillance,  inspection and food delivery.   Its compact folding airframe enables easy operation and flexible maneuvering. – Forged from a combination of carbon fiber, PCB and CNC,  the flight time boosts up to 90 minutes with no payload, and it still reaches 45minutes with 2.5kg payload.


Specification Version: Quadcopter Battery-powered Version

Color: Black and White Material: Carbon Fiber, CNC, PCB
Control Range: 20km
Diagonal Wheelbase: 815mm
Unfolded Dimensions: 670mm*650mm*200mm (excluding propellers/landing gears)
Folded Dimensions: 440mm*210mm*200mm(excluding propellers/landing gears)
Empty Weight: 5.4kg (including battery)
Battery Weight: 2.8kg
Max Take-off Weight: 8kg
Flight Time: 90min (no payload) 68min (800g payload) 45min (2500g payload)
Max Speed: 30m/s Max Lifting Speed: 4m/s
Max Descent Speed: 3m/s
Max Angle of Pitch: 25°
Wind Resistance: 14m/s
Service Ceiling: 6000m
Propeller: 22*8 inch
Working Voltage: 50.4V
Working Temperature: -10℃-55℃
Carrying Case: 68cm*45cm*35cm

RTF version
Your Purchase Includes
RTF Package 1x ARF Combo
1x Pixhawk Cube Orange Standard Set with Here 3 GNSS
1x H16 remote controller with 10km drone link
1x 14S 14000mAh Li-ion Battery
2x (pair) 22 inch Carbon Fiber Propeller
1x Battery Charger
1x Carrying Case.

FDG815 FLIGHT FDG815 with camera