Solar & Renewables
MIR captures RGB and radiometric thermal data across solar arrays — locating hot spots, bypass-diode failures, PID, and string outages down to the individual module.
MIR Freefly Astro inspecting a ground-mounted solar array
Purpose-Built Data for Solar & Renewables
A single failed bypass diode or string outage can quietly erode production for months. MIR flies radiometric thermal and high-resolution missions in the right conditions — clear-sky irradiance and low wind to avoid thermal masking — then analyzes thermal and RGB side-by-side in Scopito, where anomalies are severity-classified and geolocated to the individual module, string, and combiner. Owners, EPCs, and O&M teams get baseline, commissioning, and O&M Scopito reports that tell them exactly what to fix, where it is, and how severe it is, across sites from a single rooftop to utility-scale.
From Flight Plan to Defect Map
Every solar & renewables project runs the same repeatable pipeline: missions are planned in UgCS, flown autonomously by AMC (Auterion Mission Control) on American-made Freefly Astro aircraft, then offloaded to the right software — Pix4Dmatic for mapping and photogrammetry, Scopito for inspection findings, and Freefly Flow for in-field LiDAR point clouds.
- Step 01
Mission Planning
Arrays are programmed in UgCS with photogrammetry-area and corridor grids at a fixed Ground Sampling Distance and overlap, timed to clear-sky irradiance and low-wind windows for valid thermography.
- Step 02
Field Capture
The UgCS mission is transferred by USB to the Herelink controller and uploaded to AMC (Auterion Mission Control), which flies the radiometric thermal and high-resolution RGB passes autonomously on American-made Freefly Astro aircraft, capturing temperature-referenced data suitable for warranty and due-diligence use.
- Step 03
Processing & Reporting
Orthomosaics are built in Pix4Dmatic while thermal and RGB are analyzed side-by-side in Scopito, where anomalies are severity-classified and geolocated to module, string, and combiner — producing an actionable defect map and report.
Services MIR Provides
Radiometric Thermography
Temperature-referenced thermal capture to identify hot spots, bypass-diode failures, PID, and string and module outages under suitable clear-sky, low-wind conditions.
Module & String Anomaly Mapping
Anomalies severity-classified and mapped to physical module, string, and combiner positions for targeted field response.
Site Orthomosaics & Mapping
RTK-referenced orthomosaics and site maps of arrays, land, and surrounding infrastructure.
Commissioning & Warranty Documentation
Baseline and acceptance records to support commissioning, warranty claims, and third-party due diligence.
Tracker & Physical-Condition Inspections
Flag stuck or misaligned tracker rows, visibly damaged modules, debris, soiling, and obvious tracker or racking damage.
Vegetation & Shading Documentation
Identify problem areas, verify mowing results, and show where vegetation is approaching or shading panels.
Drainage & Erosion Mapping
Document standing water, washouts, damaged access roads, blocked drainage, and erosion-control failures.
Post-Storm Damage Response
Rapid hail, wind, tornado, and flood assessment for repair planning, warranty claims, and insurance documentation.
Repeat & Comparative Inspections
Reinspect after repairs and compare the same locations over time to confirm fixes and track change.
Balance-of-Plant Inspections
Targeted RGB and thermal inspection of accessible inverter areas, substations, fencing, and the generation-tie line where site procedures allow.
The Equipment We Bring To Your Site
Each project is scoped to the required collection method. RGB, radiometric thermal, and LiDAR are deployed in purpose-built acquisition passes based on the required deliverables — RTK-referenced so your data comes back well-documented and ready to use.
Freefly Astro
Blue UAS aircraft
Sony 61MP RGB
High-resolution imagery
Radiometric Thermal
Calibrated heat mapping
Laser Rangefinder
Direct distance & clearance
Freefly Flux O1
LiDAR acquisition
RTK Positioning
InCORS NTRIP · WGS 84
Every anomaly, down to the module
One thermal sweep, one file. Anomalies classified, severity-graded, and mapped to module, string, and combiner.
Radiometric thermography
Radiometric FLIR thermal capture flown in the right conditions — clear-sky irradiance and low wind.
Module & string mapping
Every anomaly keyed to its physical module, string, and combiner.
Severity grading
Hot spots, diode failures, and string outages classified and reviewed.
Report Sample
Inside a Scopito Solar Report
Site severity overview across all modules
Full anomaly register keyed to module and string
Sev 3 · DiodeBypass-diode failure pinpointed in thermal
Sev 3 · DiodeString diode failures located by thermal signature
Sev 3 · DiodeAdjacent diode failures flagged on one pass
Sev 2 · HotspotCell hotspot flagged alongside diode activity
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Blue UAS-aligned · American-made platform · mobile field deployment
Explore Other Industries MIR Serves
Wind Energy
Blade, tower, and nacelle inspection data that pinpoints leading-edge erosion and serial defects without prolonged downtime.
Telecom
Cell-site audits, structural documentation, and measurable digital twins that support colocation and close-out.
Mining & Aggregates
RTK-referenced stockpile volumetrics, pit-progression models, and highwall documentation — captured with high-accuracy photogrammetry and LiDAR, without entering hazardous zones.
Utilities & ROW
T&D structure inspection, LiDAR corridor mapping, and vegetation-encroachment documentation for reliability and compliance.
Rail & Transportation
RGB corridor mapping and LiDAR data along rail corridors — reducing time spent on or near live track.
Civil Engineering & Survey Support
RTK-enabled aerial LiDAR and 61MP RGB collection — orthomosaics, point clouds, terrain surfaces, and construction documentation for survey teams, civil engineers, developers, and contractors.
Start With the Project Objective
Have a Solar & Renewables Project?
Tell us what needs to be inspected, mapped, measured, or documented. We'll help determine the right collection method, payload, mission structure, and deliverables.