Thermal Imaging
Fully CAA authorised · Nationally operated · Locally delivered
Thermal drone imaging reveals what visible cameras can’t — heat signatures, moisture patterns, electrical faults and livestock positions. Our CAA-authorised thermal survey service covers agricultural, commercial and infrastructure applications across the UK, providing fast, accurate data that informs critical decisions.
Why Choose Drone Services
Thermal cameras detect heat differences as small as 0.1°C, revealing faults, moisture and livestock positions invisible to standard cameras.
Survey large areas quickly — a drone covers ground faster and more safely than any ground-based inspection method.
Identify failing cells, hot spots, bypass diode failures and connection issues across large solar installations.
Locate cattle, sheep and deer in dense vegetation, woodland or at night — useful for welfare checks and management.
Identify roof leaks, insulation failures, damp ingress and electrical hot spots in farm buildings and commercial premises.
Full radiometric TIFF outputs provided — enabling post-processing temperature analysis and professional reporting.
What We Cover
Approved Fleet
All aircraft operate under the SAS Agri Drones CAA Operational Safety Case.
Questions
Early morning or late evening provide the best thermal contrast, as surfaces have had time to cool from solar radiation. Solar panel surveys are best conducted during peak generation hours.
Yes. With sufficient resolution and the right flight altitude, we can identify individual cell-level faults, hot spots and bypass diode failures across large arrays.
We provide radiometric GeoTIFF files and annotated reports. Confirm your specific reporting requirements — we can work with your energy consultant or building surveyor.
Yes. Thermal surveys before cutting hay or silage can identify hares, leverets and nesting birds — supporting your duty of care under wildlife legislation.
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