Photovoltaic Power Plant

Drones can precisely identify and locate defects in solar farms by utilizing high-definition visible light and thermal imaging. This facilitates early fault detection and preventive maintenance, thereby improving the quality and efficiency of photovoltaic power stations.

Painpoints

Advantages

Solution

Automated Solar Farm Inspection

The DJI Dock 3 enables you to automate recurring inspection tasks with ease. Schedule an inspection task, and the DJI Dock 3 will automatically collect the data and upload the findings to the DJI FlightHub 2 cloud platform for comprehensive analysis and processing.

Drone Platform

DJI Matrice 4D
Weight: 1850 g
Max Flight Time: 54 minutes
DJI Matrice 4TD
Weight: 1850 g
Max Flight Time: 54 minutes
DJI Dock 3
Weight: 55 kg (without the drone)
Size: 1760×745×485 mm (L×W×H, dock cover opened)

Payload And Software

DJI FlightHub 2
Drone and dock’s cloud management system

Workflow

  1. Mission Planning:
    – Use DJI FlightHub 2 to plan inspection flight routes based on high-definition 3D model of the solar farm.
  2. Data Collection:
    – Using DJI FlightHub 2, select the preferred dock and scheduled inspection mission.
    – The Matrice 4TD will execute the inspection tasks according to the plan, and uploads the captured data to DJI FlightHub 2.
  3. Data Analysis:
    – Analyze the images to detect faulty elements or required maintenance work by using the DJI Thermal Analysis Tool. Transfer the collected data to a third-party software to use automated detection algorithms.

Reliable Performance Inspection

The DJI Matrice 30 Series delivers a potent combination of portability and performance, boasting an extended flight range of up to 15 km and ingress protection to endure severe weather conditions. It enables precise detection of solar panel defects, sediment buildup, or damage through its high-resolution visual and thermal (M30T) sensors. The series also supports dual-control operations and incorporates intelligent inspection capabilities.

Drone Platform

Matrice 30 Series
Weight (incl. two batteries): 3770 ± 10 g.
Max Flight Time: 41 min

Payload And Software

DJI Pilot 2
Ground control

Workflow

  1. Mission Planning:
    – Plan the drone flight routes throughout the solar farm or the area to be inspected using the DJI Pilot 2 app.
  2. Data Collection:
    – Upon arrival at the takeoff point, deploy the drone and initiate the previously saved inspection mission. The drone will automatically follow the flight route.
  3. Data Analysis:
    – Analyze the images to identify faulty elements or required maintenance work by using the DJI Thermal Analysis Tool. Transfer the data to a third-party software to identify faults using automated dectection algorithms.

Portable Thermal Inspection Solution

The DJI Matrice 4T, a compact and portable drone, comes equipped with high-performance visible and thermal imaging cameras, making it ideal for comprehensive solar panel inspections in both industrial and residential settings.

Drone Platform

DJI Matrice 4T
Weight: 1219 g (with propellers)
Max Flight Time (without wind): 49 minutes

Payload And Software

DJI Pilot 2
Ground control

Workflow

  1. Mission Planning:
    – Plan the drone flight routes throughout the solar farm or the area to be inspected using the DJI Pilot 2 app.
  2. Data Collection:
    – Upon arrival at the takeoff point, deploy the drone and initiate the previously saved inspection mission. The drone will automatically follow the flight route.
  3. Data Analysis:
    – Analyze the images to identify faulty elements or required maintenance work by using the DJI Thermal Analysis Tool. Transfer the data to a third-party software to identify faults using automated dectection algorithms.

Multipurpose Drone Inspection

The DJI Matrice 400 is a versatile platform with interchangeable payloads tailored to meet the specific needs of each task. Whether it’s mapping or inspection, the Matrice 400 provides comprehensive operational capabilities for large-scale solar farms at various project stages.

Drone Platform

DJI Matrice 400
Weight: 9740±40 g (with batteries)
Max Takeoff Weight: 15.8 kg
Max Payload: 6 kg

Payload And Software

Zenmuse H30T
Wide-Angle RGB Camera: 1/1.3-inch CMOS, 48MP effective pixels
Zoom RGB Camera: 1/1.8-
Zenmuse L2
Integrates frame LiDAR, a self-developed high-accuracy IMU system, and a 4/3 CMOS
DJI Terra
Modeling and flight mission plan

Workflow

  1. Thermal Inspection Mission:
    – Using the Matrice 400 equipped with the Zenmuse H30T payload, manually fly to capture thermal readings of the key components of the solar farm. Use the Live Mission Recording feature to easily repeat the same missions in the future.
  2. Data Analysis:
    – Analyze the inspection photos manually or use model detection to identify defects in the transmission corridor.

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