Reveal what the eye can’t see. Detect issues early. Save time and money.

We offer precision drone thermal imaging inspections across Yorkshire and the North East, helping businesses identify hidden problems before they become costly failures. Our cutting-edge thermal drones capture high-resolution infrared data from hard-to-reach or hazardous areas—safely, efficiently, and without disruption.

What is a Thermal Drone Inspection?

Thermal inspections use a drone mounted infrared camera to detect heat anomalies that are invisible to the naked eye. Whether it’s a faulty solar panel, insulation issue, or electrical hotspot, our drones provide fast, accurate thermal data from the air.

Industries We Serve

• Construction & Infrastructure: Spot heat loss, water ingress, or faulty insulation.
• Solar Farms: Identify underperforming or damaged panels with pinpoint accuracy.
• Roofing & Building Surveying: Detect moisture, leaks, and insulation defects without scaffolding.
• Electrical & Mechanical: Find overheating components in substations, pipelines, or machinery.
• Agriculture: Monitor crop health, livestock heat signatures, and irrigation efficiency.

Why Choose Our Thermal Drone Inspections?

✅ Non-invasive & contactless
✅ High-resolution thermal & RGB imagery
✅ Real-time issue detection & live feed on-site
✅ Cost-effective compared to traditional methods
✅ Available for emergency call-outs & scheduled surveys

Deliverables You Receive

• Annotated thermal reports
• RGB and infrared imagery/videos
• Geo-referenced data for pinpoint issue locations
• Optional CAD or GIS integration for project workflows

Use Cases

• Flat roof leak detection
• Solar panel system health check
• Construction QA/QC
• Fire risk assessments
• HVAC performance audits
• Wildlife or livestock heat tracking

Need a thermal inspection for your site or project?
Let’s talk. We’ll help you uncover the unseen and act fast on what matters.

Service Areas

We provide specialist drone thermal imaging inspections across key locations in Yorkshire including York, Leeds, Sheffield, and beyond, as well as major North East cities such as Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland, and Middlesbrough. 

If you’re working on a project in the North of England and need reliable aerial support for your project we’re ready to help.

Thermal Imaging Precautions for Solar Panel Inspections

Thermal imaging is one of the most effective tools for identifying issues in solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, such as faulty cells, hotspots, broken bypass diodes, and soiling. However, there are several key factors to keep in mind to ensure the results are accurate, consistent, and actionable.

Key Considerations:

• Ideal Operating Conditions
  Thermal inspections of solar panels are most effective when the system is under load, typically during periods of strong, stable sunlight. This allows defective modules to generate detectable heat signatures.
• Time of Day
  Inspections should be carried out during midday hours, when irradiance is high (usually above 600 W/m²) and consistent across the array. Avoid early morning or late evening when panel output is lower.
• Weather Restrictions
  Overcast, windy, or rainy weather can impact thermal accuracy by cooling panel surfaces unevenly. We only conduct inspections in correct conditions to avoid false readings.
• Panel Cleanliness
  Dirt, bird droppings, and debris can cause thermal anomalies that mimic electrical faults. Where possible, panels should be cleaned beforehand for the most accurate results. This is why we use a visual camera to verify the data.
• Glare and Reflection
  While thermal cameras are not affected by light glare in the same way as visual cameras, extreme sunlight angles or reflective surfaces may still affect interpretation.
• Safety First
  Our drone pilots are fully certified and adhere to all CAA regulations, maintaining safe distances from live electrical equipment and roof edges at all times.

Contact us today for expert drone thermal inspections across Yorkshire and the North East.

T-Hathaway Aerial Photograpy

Professional Drone Services across Yorkshire