Solar Farm Inspection — Kern County
Challenge
A solar developer needed a comprehensive thermal and visual inspection of a 40-acre solar installation to identify underperforming panels and hot spots before final commissioning.
Solution
Amped Aerial deployed a DJI M350 with a Zenmuse H20T thermal/RGB payload. We flew a systematic grid pattern capturing both thermal and 4K RGB imagery simultaneously, then processed the data into a georeferenced orthomosaic and thermal anomaly report.
Deliverables
- Thermal anomaly report with GPS coordinates
- High-resolution RGB orthomosaic
- Panel-level defect classification
- KMZ overlay for GIS integration
Topographic Mapping — Canyon Land Development
Challenge
A developer evaluating a 120-acre canyon property needed accurate topographic data to assess grading requirements, drainage patterns, and buildable area before committing to purchase.
Solution
We flew a photogrammetry mission with GCPs (ground control points) to produce a precision topographic map. The resulting DTM and contour lines were delivered in formats compatible with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
Deliverables
- Precision DTM (Digital Terrain Model)
- 1-foot contour lines
- Point cloud (.LAS format)
- AutoCAD-compatible DXF export
HOA Asset Inspection — Coastal Community
Challenge
An HOA property management company needed a detailed visual inspection of rooftops, common area structures, and drainage systems across a 200-unit coastal community — without disrupting residents.
Solution
Amped Aerial conducted a systematic aerial inspection of all rooftops and common structures, delivering a photo report organized by building number with annotated defects and maintenance recommendations.
Deliverables
- Per-building photo inspection report
- Annotated defect images with GPS tags
- Prioritized maintenance recommendations
- Full resolution image archive
Real Estate Aerial Media — Coastal Luxury Listing
Challenge
A luxury coastal property needed compelling aerial photography and video to stand out in a competitive market and attract out-of-area buyers.
Solution
We captured cinematic aerial video and high-resolution stills at golden hour, highlighting the property's ocean views, lot size, and proximity to the beach. Deliverables included aerial video and high-resolution stills for the listing package.
Deliverables
- 4K cinematic aerial video (edited, music-scored)
- 20+ high-resolution aerial stills
- MLS-ready photo package
- Social media vertical clips
LiDAR Point Cloud — Arborist Study
Challenge
A county arborist needed accurate canopy height models and individual tree identification across a protected riparian corridor to support an environmental impact report.
Solution
Amped Aerial deployed a LiDAR-equipped M350 to capture a dense point cloud of the corridor. We processed the data to produce a bare-earth DTM, canopy height model (CHM), and individual tree segmentation layer.
Deliverables
- Classified LAS point cloud
- Bare-earth DTM
- Canopy Height Model (CHM)
- Individual tree segmentation shapefile
Infrastructure Inspection — Utility Corridor
Challenge
A utility company needed a visual inspection of a 15-mile transmission line corridor to identify vegetation encroachment, hardware wear, and structural issues — without taking lines offline.
Solution
We flew the corridor with a high-zoom RGB payload, capturing detailed imagery of each tower, insulator, and conductor attachment point. The data was delivered as a georeferenced photo log tied to GPS coordinates.
Deliverables
- Georeferenced photo log per tower
- Vegetation encroachment map
- Defect classification report
- KMZ file for field crew navigation