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Solar installers are increasingly using drones for inspections, portfolio shots and other activities. But some may not realise the sky has limits, or what all of them are as there have been recent changes.<\/p>\n
Great photography of rooftop solar power systems can be achieved using a drone – like the shot of SolarQuotes founder Finn’s solar installation above (right). Drone usage can also avoid the need to get up on a rooftop at times, and any time that can be avoided is a really good thing from a safety perspective.<\/p>\n
But there are a bunch of rules and regulations surrounding drone use, some of which have changed in recent years that solar installers may not be aware of.<\/p>\n
General Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) rules of the road<\/span> sky can be found here<\/a>. But added to all that, if a drone is being used for business purposes or as part of your job:<\/p>\n This applies to pretty much any drone activity in connection with a solar business – rooftop inspections, portfolio shots, etc.<\/p>\n Solar installers are generally very busy folks and no doubt not particularly keen on dealing with another layer of red tape beyond what they already have to. The good news is accreditation<\/a> is free, can be obtained quickly online, and is valid for three years. The process involves watching a 5 minute video..<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ExGAxQmfo3I<\/p>\n … and then answering 20 questions in a quiz. You’ll need to score 85% or higher to pass the quiz.<\/p>\n\n
Registration\/Accreditation Is Pretty Painless, Free And Quick<\/h2>\n