Solar Panel Inspection & Thermal Drone Surveys

Darwin & Northern Territory

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NT Drones provides solar panel inspection services using thermal drone technology across Darwin and the Northern Territory. Thermal drone surveys can assist in identifying potential faults, inefficiencies, or irregularities in solar panel systems without the need for manual rooftop access.

This service is suitable for large solar arrays as well as residential and commercial installations that are difficult to access.

Who This Service Is For

Solar panel drone inspections may be suitable for:

  • Commercial property owners and facility managers

  • Solar installers and maintenance providers

  • Industrial sites with rooftop or ground-mounted arrays

  • Remote or hard-to-access solar installations

  • Residential properties where safe access is limited

Each inspection is assessed to determine suitability based on system size, access, and operating conditions.

How Thermal Drone Inspections Are Used

Thermal imaging drones can assist with:

  • Identifying hot spots or thermal anomalies

  • Locating potential panel faults or underperforming areas

  • Supporting maintenance planning and inspection reporting

  • Inspecting large or elevated solar arrays efficiently

Drone inspections are a non-contact method and are used to support, not replace, electrical testing or system diagnostics.

Benefits of Drone-Based Solar Inspections

Using drones for solar inspections can offer practical advantages, including:

  • Reduced need for manual roof access

  • Faster coverage of large panel arrays

  • Improved safety compared to physical inspection

  • Access to areas that are difficult or unsafe to reach

All findings should be reviewed by qualified solar or electrical professionals.

Where we operate

  • Darwin

  • Palmerston

  • Katherine

  • Remote Northern Territory and Top End regions

Request a Solar Panel Inspection

If you require a solar panel inspection in Darwin or the Northern Territory, you can contact NT Drones to discuss site access, system size, and inspection requirements.

Operating in NT Conditions

Solar installations in the Northern Territory are often exposed to:

  • High temperatures

  • Dust and debris

  • Remote locations

  • Large commercial or industrial footprints

Operational planning considers weather, thermal conditions, and site access to ensure safe and compliant inspections.

Safety & Compliance

All solar inspection flights are conducted in accordance with CASA regulations.

NT Drones holds:

  • Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)

  • Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC)

Risk assessments are conducted prior to each operation, with safety and site requirements prioritised at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Drones allow inspections to be carried out without physical contact, reducing the need for manual rooftop access.

  • Thermal imaging may assist in identifying heat-related anomalies but does not replace electrical testing or system diagnostics.

  • Yes, drone inspections are particularly suited to large or spread-out installations.

  • Yes, subject to access, safety planning, and operational conditions.

  • All commercial drone operations are conducted under CASA licensing requirements.