Drone Services
AERIAL SOLUTIONS FOR SOLAR
Summit Solar operates FAA-certified drones to deliver fast, accurate, and cost-effective inspections and data collection for utility-scale solar facilities.
FAA
Certified Drone Pilots
1,100+
Acres Surveyed
Faster
Than Ground Inspections
Why Drone Technology?
Traditional ground-based inspections are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and often miss issues that are only visible from above. Our drone program gives you a complete picture of your facility — faster and at a fraction of the cost.
Our Drone Services
Thermal Imaging Inspections
Identify underperforming panels, hot spots, bypass diode failures, and soiling issues with high-resolution thermal imaging. Catch problems early before they impact production.
RGB Visual Inspections
Detailed aerial photography to document physical damage, cracked glass, soiling, vegetation encroachment, and structural issues across your entire array.
Site Mapping & Orthomosaics
Generate accurate, georeferenced maps and orthomosaic images of your facility for asset management, reporting, and long-term performance tracking.
Vegetation Management Surveys
Aerial surveys to assess vegetation growth, shading risks, and encroachment across large sites — enabling targeted, cost-effective ground crews.
Construction Progress Monitoring
Regular aerial documentation of new builds and retrofits to keep stakeholders informed and verify milestones from a bird's-eye view.
Detailed Reporting & Deliverables
Every flight comes with a comprehensive report including annotated images, GPS-tagged findings, and actionable recommendations for your O&M team.
Aerial Herbicide & Fertilizer Application
Precision drone spraying for farms, solar sites, and ranches. We apply herbicides and fertilizers with pinpoint accuracy — covering large acreage faster and more efficiently than ground equipment, with less soil compaction and chemical waste.
Aerial Application Services
DRONE SPRAYING FOR FARMS, SOLAR & RANCHES
Summit Solar's drone spraying program brings precision aerial application to any terrain. Whether you're managing vegetation on a utility-scale solar site, treating crops on a farm, or controlling weeds across a ranch, our FAA-certified pilots deliver accurate, efficient coverage at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.
Solar Sites
Targeted herbicide application to control vegetation encroachment under and around panel rows — protecting production without damaging equipment.
Farms & Crops
Herbicide and fertilizer application across row crops, pastures, and fields. Cover more acres per day with precise, low-drift delivery.
Ranches & Range Land
Weed and invasive species control across large, rugged terrain where ground equipment can't reach. Efficient coverage with minimal land disturbance.
Authorized Dealer
NuWay AG Drones
Summit Solar is a proud authorized dealer for NuWay AG drones — industry-leading aerial platforms built for precision agriculture and large-scale site inspection. Whether you need a drone solution for your facility or want to explore what NuWay AG has to offer, we can help.
Visit NuWay AG →Authorized Dealer
Faster inspections. Smarter data. Better outcomes for your facility.
Schedule a Drone Inspection
Get a complete aerial assessment of your facility. Contact us to discuss your site and schedule a flight.
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