Mapping & Modeling
Generate high-resolution aerial datasets that support planning, engineering, site analysis, and project management workflows.
Aerial data and project support for every stage of the solar lifecycle
Solar Energy Support
Solar projects demand accurate documentation, efficient communication, and reliable site visibility from initial development through long-term operation.
Above provides aerial data, mapping, and visual documentation services that help solar developers, EPC contractors, construction teams, and operations personnel better monitor, manage, and communicate their projects.
Whether documenting construction progress, creating high-resolution site maps, or supporting ongoing asset inspections, our goal is to provide practical aerial solutions that improve project visibility while reducing the time, cost, and safety concerns associated with traditional site documentation.
Solar Energy Support Services
Our aerial services support solar projects throughout every phase of development, including:
- Construction progress monitoring
- Site documentation and reporting
- Orthomosaic mapping
- 3D site models
- Existing conditions documentation
- Asset and equipment inspections
- Vegetation monitoring
- Project stakeholder updates
- Marketing and project visualization
- Ongoing facility documentation
Construction & EPC Support
Construction teams benefit from consistent aerial documentation throughout the build process.
Regular site flights provide project managers, owners, and stakeholders with current visual records that help verify progress, improve communication, document milestones, and monitor changing site conditions without disrupting ongoing work.
Whether your project spans a few acres or several hundred, recurring aerial documentation creates a reliable visual history from groundbreaking through commissioning.
Operations & Asset Management
Once construction is complete, aerial documentation continues to provide value throughout the operational life of a solar facility.
Drone-based imagery can assist with:
- Routine visual inspections
- Asset condition documentation
- Vegetation management monitoring
- Storm damage assessments
- Insurance documentation
- Maintenance planning
- Facility records and reporting
As new technologies such as thermal imaging are incorporated into project workflows, aerial inspections can become an even more valuable component of long-term solar asset management.
Mapping & Project Visibility
Large solar developments can be challenging to monitor from the ground. High-resolution aerial mapping and 3D modeling provide project teams with a comprehensive view of the site, improving coordination between contractors, owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
Deliverables can support:
- Site planning
- Construction coordination
- Progress verification
- Earthwork monitoring
- Project reporting
- Historical documentation
- Communication with project stakeholders
Supporting Renewable Energy Projects
Above understands that successful solar projects depend on accurate information and effective communication. Our goal is to provide dependable aerial data and visual documentation that supports better project decisions throughout planning, construction, and long-term operations.
Whether supporting a single project milestone or providing recurring aerial documentation throughout the life of a project, Above delivers reliable project support tailored to the needs of today's renewable energy industry.