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Solar farm thermography UAV — Independent power producer

Radiometric drone surveys finding module-level defects. Delivered for a independent power producer client in Mumbai.

Location
Mumbai
Year
2026
Duration
8 weeks
Team
11 engineers
Interactive 3D · drag to rotate
605
MW surveyed
8,858
defects found
1.1%
yield recovered

The challenge

Leadership wanted measurable results inside one quarter, with no disruption to running operations.

What we built

Built in our Motera lab, validated on a replica rig, then commissioned on site in days using PX4 and PyTorch.

Delivery timeline

  1. Phase 1

    Discovery sprint and site survey

  2. Phase 2

    Prototype built and tested in the Motera lab

  3. Phase 3

    Pilot on site with before/after measurement

  4. Phase 4

    Scale-out, training and handover

Highlights

  • Safety case reviewed with the client's EHS team
  • Before-and-after measurements agreed with the client up front
  • Operator training delivered in Gujarati, Hindi and English
  • Remote monitoring and over-the-air updates included

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