Which Drone Strategy is Right for Your Solar Inspections? In-house, Outsource, or Hybrid?
Managing drone operations for solar inspections comes with a critical decision: should you build an in-house drone team, outsource to a drone service provider, or adopt a hybrid drone operations model?
Each approach offers unique advantages, but also comes with operational, regulatory, and resource considerations, from licensing and compliance to pilot training, logistics, and long-term cost efficiency.
Choosing the right strategy is key to scaling your solar inspection program efficiently, reducing costs, and improving data quality.
In this webinar, we’ll guide you through the drone deployment decision process by comparing the Fully Outsourced, In-House, and Hybrid models, helping you determine which model aligns best with your organization’s capabilities, geography, budget, and growth plans.
You’ll learn:
✅ The pros and cons of in-house drone operations, including how to build internal knowledge, leverage cost savings
✅ When outsourcing drone operations makes sense, ideal for highly regulated or remote sites and for organizations just starting out or focusing resources elsewhere
✅ How a hybrid model boosts flexibility and efficiency by combining in-house resources for local sites with outsourced support for remote locations.
✅ What’s required for each model: including pilot certifications, drone regulations, flight planning, insurance risks, compliance, and operational logistics.
We'll wrap up with a live Q&A to address your specific challenges and help you take the next confident step in managing drone inspections for your solar assets. So, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of each drone strategy.
