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Thermal Imaging Drone Services

Professional radiometric thermal imaging to identify heat loss, inspect solar installations, and analyse high-value assets across Ireland.

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Identify Heat Loss & Save Energy

OBCS has extensive experience in conducting radiometric thermal imaging surveys. Our drone-mounted thermal cameras detect temperature differentials as precise as 0.05°C, identifying areas of heat loss in homes and businesses that are invisible to the naked eye. According to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), improving building insulation can reduce heating costs by up to 25% — and thermal imaging is the fastest way to pinpoint exactly where improvements are needed.

Beyond buildings, we provide detailed technical analysis of high-value assets including PV solar panels, solar thermal systems, electrical installations, and industrial equipment. Faulty solar cells can reduce panel efficiency by 30-40%, and thermal imaging detects these hot spots immediately without disrupting operations.

  • Radiometric thermal data with temperature measurements
  • Heat loss identification in walls, roofs, and windows
  • Solar panel performance analysis & fault detection
  • Moisture ingress & insulation defect detection
  • Comprehensive reporting with annotated thermal images
Elegant London terrace homes ideal for energy efficiency surveys

Thermal Imaging Applications

Residential Surveys

Identify heat loss in your home to prioritise insulation upgrades and reduce heating bills. Ideal for BER improvement planning.

Commercial Buildings

Large-scale building surveys for offices, warehouses, and retail premises. Detect insulation failures and moisture damage across entire building envelopes.

Solar Panel Inspection

Detect faulty cells, hotspots, and underperforming panels in PV and solar thermal installations quickly and cost-effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thermal imaging can detect heat loss through walls, roofs, and windows, identify moisture ingress, locate missing or damaged insulation, find air leaks, and detect electrical faults. It provides a non-invasive way to assess building energy efficiency.
Yes, drone thermal imaging is one of the most effective methods for inspecting PV solar panels and solar thermal systems. It can identify faulty cells, hotspots, connection issues, and underperforming panels quickly across large installations.
The cost depends on the size and complexity of the property or installation. Contact OBCS for a free, no-obligation quote tailored to your specific requirements.
Thermal surveys are most effective during cooler months (October to March) when there is a significant temperature difference between the inside and outside of a building. Early morning or evening flights often yield the best results.

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