Renewables

Renewable Energy Drone Inspections

At Blacktail Aerial, we provide professional drone inspection services to support renewable energy operations across West Texas. From solar sites to wind assets and supporting infrastructure, our goal is simple: deliver clear aerial data that helps teams work safer, plan smarter, and maintain performance.

Renewable facilities cover large areas, operate in tough conditions, and require consistent monitoring to stay efficient and reliable. Drone inspections allow operators and contractors to capture detailed site information quickly—without disrupting production or placing personnel in unnecessary risk.

What We Inspect

Solar Farm Inspections & Documentation

We support solar operations with drone inspections that help identify visible concerns and document site conditions, including:

• Panel and array condition documentation
  
  

• General damage checks (impact, debris, missing panels, visible defects)
  
  

• Racking, row alignment, and structure documentation
  
  

• Vegetation and ground condition monitoring
  
  

• Site security and perimeter overview imagery
  
  

• Construction progress and project updates
  
  

Wind Energy Support & Site Documentation

For wind operations and supporting infrastructure, we provide aerial documentation to assist with maintenance planning and reporting:

• Turbine and tower condition documentation (visual)
  
  

• Blade surface imagery and visible defect identification (as conditions allow)
  
  

• Pad, access road, and laydown yard documentation
  
  

• Substation and supporting equipment overview imagery
  
  

• Storm damage and post-weather inspections
  
  

Battery Storage & Electrical Infrastructure

We help teams document renewable support assets such as:

• Battery energy storage site overviews
  
  

• Equipment layout documentation
  
  

• Exterior condition checks and site access documentation
  
  

• Progress documentation for installation and commissioning phases
  
  

Why Drone Inspections in Renewables

• Faster coverage across large sites
  Drones can inspect large renewable facilities efficiently and consistently.
  
  

• Reduced risk to personnel
  Less time working around energized equipment, harsh terrain, and elevated access points.
  
  

• Improved maintenance planning
  Clear aerial imagery helps teams prioritize issues and build accurate work scopes.
  
  

• Repeatable documentation over time
  Routine flights create a record that supports performance tracking, maintenance history, and reporting.
  
  

• Better communication across teams
  Organized deliverables make it easier to share findings with operations, maintenance, safety, and management.