Innovation from the Air

SUNfarming continues to invest in state-of-the-art technologies and in-house expertise. At the end of October, six employees successfully completed their training as certified remote pilots at U-ROB, marking another step in the company’s digitalization journey. At the same time, SUNfarming has put two new DJI Matrice 4T drones into operation, which will be deployed in both technical service and project development and planning.

Increased Efficiency in Plant Service
With the new drone systems, SUNfarming can now perform thermal analyses of photovoltaic and wind power plants directly on site. Thanks to high-precision sensor technology, defective modules, hotspots, or faulty connections can be identified quickly and reliably — eliminating the need for time-consuming manual inspections.

“Drone technology enables us to make maintenance and service operations much more efficient,” explains Max Walter, Head of Operations Management | Head of O&M. “We can detect anomalies at an early stage and remedy them in a targeted manner – this saves time and costs and ensures even more reliable plant operation.”

Drones as a Tool for Planning and Development
Beyond technical service, the DJI Matrice 4T drones will play a key role in project development. They will be used for surveying flights of land and assets, capturing high-resolution 3D images and geodata that enable more precise planning of plant layouts.

The combination of optical and thermal imaging creates detailed terrain models, helping to identify potential obstacles or topographical features early — adding real value to both site analysis and construction planning.

Innovation in Practice
With this investment, SUNfarming once again underscores its commitment to integrating innovation into practice – for greater efficiency, safety, and quality across all project phases.

“The integration of drone technology is another step toward making our processes more digital and data-driven,” emphasizes Walter. “This not only creates added value for our customers but also strengthens our internal expertise in smart maintenance and project planning.”

With its new drone program, SUNfarming is focusing on innovation from the air – enabling more precise analyses, more efficient processes, and sustainable progress in energy and agriculture.