Panel-Level Intelligence

We use patented drone sensing to deliver first-of-its-kind, panel-level intelligence—revealing micro-defects, panel identifiers, and performance risks at millimeter precision so solar owners can make smarter, lower-risk asset decisions.

Severe Crack Detected

Panel ID# 1938 73-1385 0274

Solar analytics are only as reliable as the data behind them.

Introducing panel-level intelligence.

This isn’t just a new class of drone data. It’s the full power of AI applied at the panel level—unlocking deeper site intelligence and enabling smarter, higher-confidence decisions.

Improved Visibility & Intelligence

Because solar analytics are only as reliable as the data behind them, every finding is tied to exact panel geolocation and precise measurements – transforming imagery into defensible, decision-ready insight.

Compounding Lifecycle Savings

Improve performance and remove site risk at the source, cutting rework, preventing long-term energy loss, and unlocking millions in lifecycle savings through early, millimeter-accurate insight.

Our patented drone sensing collects millimeter-accurate, “engineering class” panel detail, unlocking hyper-accurate analytics results.

Traditional RGB Imagery (1.0-3.0cm)Engineering Class RGB Imagery (>.25mm)

Replace guesswork with measurable truth.

Panel-level intelligence delivers millimeter-precision visibility into individual solar modules, enabling defensible warranty claims, accurate QA/QC validation, and proactive maintenance. The result is higher-confidence analytics, smarter capital decisions, and lower lifecycle risk across the portfolio.

Panel-Level

Macro-Level

Defect
Detection


Millimeter-Level Visibility

Microcracks and fine defects detectable at millimeter scale.

Hidden Defects

Microcracks, cell fractures, snail trails, and edge chips are often invisible.

Root Cause
Analysis


Clear Fault Differentiation

Clear differentiation between structural damage, soiling, and reflection artifacts.

Blurred Root Causes

Hard to distinguish panel damage from glare, dirt, or shadow.

Measurement
Accuracy


Millimeter Measurements

Enables engineering-grade measurement extraction.

No Precision

Pixel size too large for precise dimensional measurements.

Geolocation
Precision


Exact Panel Identification

Precise module-level geolocation and indexing.

Uncertain Module Mapping

Difficult to reliably map defects to exact module.

Warranty
Evidence


Defensible Documentation

Engineering-grade documentation suitable for warranty support.

Weak Claim Support

Insufficient visual clarity for defensible claims.

Analytics
Reliability


High-Confidence Analytics

Higher confidence AI classification and reduced error rates.

Unreliable AI Signals

AI models prone to false positives/negatives due to pixelation.

Long-Term
Monitoring


Proactive Maintenance

Establishes durable, decision-grade baseline imagery.

Reactive Maintenance

Poor baseline for degradation tracking.

Read Short Paper

Micro-Crack Detection with Drone-Based RGB Imaging

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Uses

Identify Micro-Cracks

The study demonstrates that sub-millimeter RGB imagery collected by drones can reliably detect, rank, and spatially map panel-level cracking across thousands of modules under real-world conditions.

0.3mm

GSD achieved to consistently identify cracking in RGB imagery.

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Asset Management Through Sub-Millimeter ID Capture

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Uses

Extract Panel IDs

Visual Intelligence’s aerial imaging and AI-powered OCR capture ~0.2 mm panel-level data to autonomously read module IDs and build a continuously updated identity database, unlocking true digital asset intelligence across performance, defects, and warranty.

0.2mm

Resolution at panel surface for >95% OCR label recognition.

Validating Micro-Crack Detection Using Drone-Based RGB Imagery

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Compounded Lifecycle Savings

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Panel ID Extraction at Scale

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Don’t choose between accuracy or coverage.

Our patented dual-sensor payload delivers sub-millimeter accuracy and complete panel coverage. Developed through years of innovation, global patents, and partnerships with Sony and Gremsy, it eliminates the tradeoff between resolution and coverage while safely capturing every panel end-to-end.

Safer Standoff Distance

Perform safer drone flights with a farther panel standoff distance.

More detail per photo

Capture more detail per photo with twin 120MP sensors.

Optimized field of view

Capture more panel area and make less errors with an optimized field of view.

Improved panel coverage

Digitize an asset from simultaneous angles for coverage and depth.

Don’t worry.

We also deliver data across the full spectrum of sensors and quality levels to fit your needs.

We match the right technology to your specific need, from high-resolution measurements to broader-scale insights—so every decision is backed by the precision and reliability it requires.

  • RGB Imagery: (10-20mm GSD)
  • RGB Imagery: (0.2-1.0mm GSD)

  • Thermal Imagery (IR): (10-20mm GSD)
  • 2D Orthomosaic: (10-20mm+ GSD)
  • DSM: (10-20mm GSD)
  • CAD Map: n/a

  • 3D Model: (5-10cm)

  • AI Analysis: Yes

  • And More

High-resolution imagery enables engineering-class, panel-level decision intelligence.

Let’s explore the fit.