RADIOMETRIC THERMOGRAPHY

Drone Thermal Imaging

Radiometric thermal surveys for heat loss detection, moisture ingress analysis, and equipment fault finding. Temperature-calibrated data with precise defect location mapping – covering large areas rapidly from the air.

Thermal survey pricing from €500

Last updated: April 2026

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Radiometric Data

Temperature Mapping

EASA Certified

THERMAL SCAN ACTIVE

Drone thermal imaging inspection of industrial chimney, Ireland

Radiometric Thermal Maps

Georeferenced thermal orthomosaics with embedded temperature data at every pixel for precise analysis and measurement.

Temperature Differential Reports

Detailed analysis of temperature variations across surfaces identifying anomalies, hotspots, and cold spots with severity ratings.

Moisture Ingress Analysis

Identification of moisture-affected areas using thermal differential patterns, revealing hidden leaks and water damage paths.

Heat Loss Assessment

Building envelope thermal performance analysis showing areas of excessive heat loss through walls, roofs, windows, and junctions.

Defect Location Overlay

Thermal anomalies overlaid on visual imagery and site plans with precise GPS coordinates for easy defect location on-site.

Remediation Recommendations

Prioritised remediation recommendations based on defect severity, potential impact, and estimated cost-benefit of repair.

Drone thermal industrial chimney inspection Ireland

Industrial chimney – thermal survey identifying refractory failure and heat loss patterns

Drone thermal solar panel inspection defect detection

Solar panel defect detection – hot cells and failed bypass diodes identified at panel level

Solar farm thermal drone inspection overview Ireland

Solar farm overview – full-site thermal mosaic identifying underperforming strings and soiling

Drone thermal wildlife monitoring Ireland

Thermal wildlife monitoring – population surveys using heat signature detection at night

See What the Eye Can’t with Aerial Thermal Imaging

Send us the property details or site location. We’ll respond with a fixed-price quote within 24 hours – including all thermal analysis and reporting.

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0.05°C

Thermal Sensitivity

1–2 Days

Report Turnaround

10x

Faster Than Ground Surveys

500+

Surveys Completed

Radiometric Capture

We fly the DJI Zenmuse H20T – a multi-sensor payload with a radiometric thermal camera alongside visible-light lenses. Radiometric means every pixel contains an actual temperature value (e.g. 14.2°C), not just a colour on a gradient. That is the difference between a picture and data you can act on.

Optimal Timing

For building energy surveys we fly early morning – ideally before sunrise. The building has cooled overnight but the heating system has been running, so heat escaping through defects shows up clearly against the cold exterior. Fly the same building at midday in summer and solar gain masks every genuine defect. We decline surveys when conditions are wrong.

Systematic Flight Plan

We plan the flight to achieve consistent angle and distance coverage across all surfaces – roof, facades, junctions, and penetrations. Thermal data is captured simultaneously with high-resolution RGB imagery so every anomaly can be pinpointed on a visible-light reference image.

Annotated Defect Report

Deliverables include a georeferenced thermal orthomap, annotated defect catalogue with temperature readings at each anomaly, severity classification, and a plain-language remediation summary. Irish weather – cool, overcast, mild – gives excellent thermal contrast. We get better results here than operators in warmer climates.

Thermal Can Detect

Heat loss through walls and roof sections – missing or failed insulation shows up immediately
Moisture trapped under flat roof membranes (wet insulation retains heat differently)
Underfloor heating leaks and pipe runs
Electrical hotspots on solar panel arrays
Air leakage paths around windows, doors, and junctions
Blocked or failing drainage (shows as cold spots in the ground)

Thermal Cannot

Diagnose root cause – thermal shows the symptom, not the reason. Follow-up investigation is needed.
Detect deep structural issues – it reads surface temperature only, not through 300mm of blockwork
Work without a temperature differential – if the exterior matches the interior, the camera has nothing to see
Replace a blower door test for air-tightness certification

	Drone Thermal (DSI)	Handheld Thermographer
Large flat roof (>1,000m²)	20–40 minutes, complete coverage	Hours of scaffolding or hatch access
High facade above 5m	Full coverage from the air	Requires MEWP or scaffold
Georeferenced defect mapping	Included as standard	Manual annotation, limited precision
Consistent angle and distance	Automated flight plan	Varies with technician and access
Simultaneous RGB overlay	Yes – H20T dual sensor	Requires a second camera
Best for	Roofs, facades, estates, solar arrays	Interior walls, floor heating, tight spaces

A thermal survey done in July at midday is nearly useless for building diagnostics. We say this because other operators will happily take your money regardless of conditions. Timing matters more than the equipment specification.

Building Envelope Assessment

Solar Panel Inspection

Flat Roof Moisture Detection

Electrical Infrastructure

Energy Performance

District Heating Networks

Industrial Facilities

Insurance Surveys

Radiometric thermal imaging captures true temperature values at every pixel in the image, not just relative colour differences. This means each pixel contains a precise temperature measurement that can be analysed, compared, and used for engineering-grade assessments.

For heat loss surveys, early morning or evening during cooler months provides the best thermal contrast between heated interiors and cold exteriors. For solar panel inspections, midday under clear skies is ideal. We schedule each survey at the optimal time for your specific application.

Yes. Moisture-affected areas cool at different rates to dry areas, creating detectable temperature differentials. Our radiometric cameras can identify moisture trapped beneath roof membranes, within wall cavities, and in insulation – damage that is invisible to the naked eye.

Drone thermal imaging can cover areas from a single building to large industrial complexes and solar farms of 50+ acres in a single day. The aerial approach is significantly faster than ground-based thermal surveys, especially for roofs and large facilities.

Visual inspection captures what you can see – surface damage, wear, and visible defects. Thermal imaging reveals hidden issues like moisture ingress, heat loss, electrical faults, and insulation gaps that are invisible to the eye. We typically capture both simultaneously for comprehensive assessment.

We provide fixed-price quotes based on property size and survey requirements. Drone thermal imaging is significantly more cost-effective than ground-based thermography for roofs and large areas. Contact us with your property details for a no-obligation quote.

Drone Thermal Imaging

Key Deliverables