Drone Thermography

Drone thermography is a technique that uses thermal cameras mounted on drones to capture thermal images of specific areas. These images reveal temperature differences and are used to detect problems in equipment, infrastructure and more.

Drone thermography is used in a wide range of applications, such as inspecting industrial equipment, detecting pipe leaks, building maintenance, crop monitoring, structural assessment and more.

The advantages of drone thermography include access to hard-to-reach areas, greater safety by avoiding exposure to hazards, faster inspections, early detection of problems, cost savings and greater efficiency compared with manual inspections.

Thermographic cameras are used that can detect temperature differences and convert them into visual images. These cameras use broad-spectrum infrared sensors to capture thermal information.

Yes, proper training is essential to operate drones and thermographic cameras. It is also important to understand how to interpret thermal images and carry out sound analysis.

Limitations can include dependence on weather conditions, the distance to and size of the object being inspected, and the need to calibrate and maintain the thermographic cameras.

Accuracy can vary depending on the equipment used and the inspection conditions, but in general drone thermography can provide accurate thermal measurements across a wide range of applications.

Yes. After the flight we analyse the thermal images and prepare a technical report that identifies the anomalies detected, their location and an interpretation of their likely causes. The format and level of detail are tailored to the client's needs (preventive, technical, energy, etc.).

Yes, indoor thermal inspections are possible as long as the space allows it (height, access and a safe environment for flight). Drones with a thermographic camera can detect temperature rises in specific areas, such as pallets of batteries, and set up alerts if a given threshold is exceeded. In some cases, flights can also be combined with fixed sensors or automatic alert systems for continuous monitoring.

Yes. We carry out aerial inspections of solar panels with thermal cameras to detect hot spots, performance faults or damage to the modules. In addition to thermal images, we can capture visible photographs and video to complement the analysis and produce a technical report on the issues found.

Yes. In a photovoltaic inspection we can fly a drone equipped with a thermographic camera, capture thermal and visible images, and produce a report with the results. The report content is tailored to the client's needs and includes anomaly detection, classification of issues and the overall condition of the installation.

Yes. Thermographic cameras can identify areas of damp or water ingress by detecting temperature differences on surfaces. In cases such as lift pits, roofs or walls, an inspection with a drone or thermal camera can help locate the source of the problem without invasive building works.