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Solar Panel Cleaning, Inspection, Bio-diversity Mapping and Wildflower Seeding

Sky-Pin Drones Ltd delivers professional solar power cleaning and inspection services using advanced heavy-lift drone technology, helping solar farm owners, asset managers and energy operators maximise output, reduce downtime and extend asset life. Using the XAG P100 heavy-lift drone, and a thermal drone we provide safe, efficient and repeatable cleaning and inspection of photovoltaic (PV) panels across utility-scale solar farms and commercial rooftop installations throughout Scotland and the wider UK.

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Biodiversity Mapping & Seeding

Solar Panel Cleaning

Precision Solar Inspection

Solar farms have huge potential for biodiversity uplift — and we help developers realise it.

Our drones deliver:
• Drone seeding to establish pollinator-friendly grasses, wildflowers, and soil-stabilising species
• Baseline biodiversity maps before construction
• Post-development monitoring to track improvements
• Habitat mapping for environmental reporting

Fast, accurate, and aligned with ecological best practice.

High-Accuracy 2D & 3D Mapping
Our RTK-enabled drones produce survey-grade imagery and models for:
• Planning and development
• Site reporting
• Asset management
• Drainage and ground assessments

We’re now delivering drone-powered solar panel cleaning using a highly effective, biodegradable detergent that removes dirt, dust, bird droppings, pollen, and residue without the downtime, labour cost, or safety risks of traditional cleaning methods.

  • Faster, safer, and more cost-effective

  •  Improves system efficiency & output

  • Minimal disruption to site operations

Perfect for large sites or hard-to-reach installations

Using thermal sensors, we help operators pinpoint:
• Hotspots
• Microcracks and damaged cells
• Faulty strings
• Soiling patterns
• Shading impacts
• Underperforming arrays

This data gives operators the confidence to act fast, reduce losses, and plan maintenance with evidence-based accurac

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Solar Power Cleaning & Inspection with Drones | Sky-Pin Drones Ltd

 

Sky-Pin Drones Ltd delivers professional solar power cleaning and inspection services using advanced heavy-lift drone technology, helping solar farm owners, asset managers and energy operators maximise output, reduce downtime and extend asset life. Using the XAG P100 heavy-lift drone, we provide safe, efficient and repeatable cleaning and inspection of photovoltaic (PV) panels across utility-scale solar farms and commercial rooftop installations throughout Scotland and the wider UK.

 

Solar panels lose efficiency over time due to dust, pollen, algae, bird fouling and environmental debris. Even light soiling can lead to measurable generation losses, while uneven contamination can cause hotspots and long-term damage. Drone-based cleaning restores light transmission without the risks, labour costs or access challenges associated with manual methods, scaffolding or vehicle-mounted systems. The XAG P100’s stability, payload capacity and precision delivery systems enable consistent cleaning across large arrays with minimal disruption to site operations.

 

Alongside cleaning, drone-based solar inspection provides rapid, high-resolution assessment of panel condition and system performance. Visual RGB inspection identifies physical defects such as cracked glass, delamination, frame damage and vegetation encroachment. Thermal imaging detects hotspots, failed cells, string faults and connection issues that are invisible to the naked eye but directly impact energy yield and fire risk. This combined approach allows problems to be identified early, prioritised accurately and resolved efficiently.

 

The XAG P100 heavy-lift drone is purpose-built for demanding industrial applications. Its autonomous flight planning, obstacle avoidance and precision control allow safe operation over large solar arrays while maintaining consistent coverage and data quality. Drone operations eliminate the need for personnel to work at height or walk across panel rows, significantly improving site safety and reducing insurance exposure.

 

Drone solar services deliver clear commercial advantages:

  • Improved power generation and return on investment

  • Faster inspection and cleaning compared to manual methods

  • Reduced labour and access costs

  • Minimal disruption to live solar sites

  • Improved safety with no working at height

  • Accurate fault identification and documentation

  • Scalable solutions for large solar farms

 

All inspection outputs are delivered as clear, georeferenced reports suitable for maintenance teams, asset managers and insurers. Thermal and visual data can be used to support warranty claims, maintenance planning, performance audits and long-term asset management strategies.

 

Sky-Pin Drones works with solar developers, operators, investors and landowners to integrate drone cleaning and inspection into routine maintenance schedules or targeted performance investigations. All operations are conducted under full CAA authorisation, with trained and certified pilots, comprehensive risk assessments and professional operating procedures—ensuring safe, compliant and reliable delivery on every site.

 

Fully compliant & professionally certified

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Sky-Pin Drones operates to the highest regulatory and safety standards:

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  • CAA Approved Operator

  • Crop Spraying & Spreading:
             Operating under Operational Authorisation OA15486 – AutoSpray Systems Ltd

  • All Other Drone Services:
             Operating under PDRA01-23356 – Sky-Pin Drones Ltd

  • LANTRA Approved Certifications:

    • Safe Use of Pesticides

    • Applying Chemicals with a Drone

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This ensures legal compliance, safe operations, and full confidence for land agents, estates, and corporate clients.

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What this means for you

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  • Faster operations with less disruption

  • Accurate, repeatable results across farms, estates, and forestry blocks

  • A trusted delivery partner who understands both technology and land management

  • Future-proofed services aligned with policy, sustainability, and productivity goals

 

Sky-Pin Drones isn’t just flying drones—we’re helping shape the future of farming, forestry, and environmental management acrossScotland and the UK.

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​​Please contact James at Sky-Pin Drones Ltd for advise, quotations about any of our services, or if you would like a demonstration. Happy to help.

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James - Mobile 07979793132

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Email: contact@sky-pin-drone.com

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