New Mexico is one of the fastest-growing solar states in the country. From residential rooftops in Albuquerque to utility-scale farms in Las Cruces and Hobbs, reliable inspection is critical to ensuring performance and protecting investments. At Desert Drones, we provide statewide solar and thermal drone inspection services in New Mexico, combining infrared imaging, high-resolution photography, and advanced flight planning to detect faults, maximize efficiency, and reduce risk.
Visual inspections only tell part of the story. Using thermal drone inspections, we detect hidden issues such as:
In Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Roswell, rooftop system owners rely on thermal data to pinpoint underperformance. In larger agricultural areas around Farmington or Silver City, drones provide scalable coverage without the labor or safety risks of manual checks
New Mexico’s biggest solar farms often sit in remote desert basins or high-elevation plains. Our fleet is equipped for long-range missions and rugged conditions, covering rural projects in Grants, Silver City, Raton, and Southeastern plains near Hobbs.
By accounting for altitude, weather, and extreme heat, Desert Drones ensures accurate data delivery statewide, even in the most challenging environments.
Large solar installations require fast, consistent inspections. Our drones fly precise grid patterns throughout Las Cruces, Carlsbad, Hobbs, and Deming, capturing both thermal and RGB imagery over thousands of modules. Deliverables include:
This data helps operators prioritize maintenance, confirm cleaning effectiveness, and maximize energy yield for statewide solar projec
Our clients across New Mexico — from homeowners to energy developers — choose us for:
Whether your system is on a rooftop in Santa Fe, a solar field outside Las Cruces, or a large-scale utility site in Hobbs, we provide statewide aerial inspection services that keep your system operating at its be
With calibrated infrared cameras, our inspections identify temperature variations within a few degrees Celsius, making them highly reliable for detecting faults.
They don’t replace electricians, but they reduce time and risk by highlighting exactly where technicians should inspec
Yes — we handle everything from single homes in Albuquerque to multi-megawatt solar farms in Hobbs and Carlsbad.
We typically fly midday to achieve the best thermal contrast. Flights are adjusted around monsoon storms and seasonal
Absolutely — our deliverables provide documented evidence of system condition, which is often required by manufacturers and insurers.
Drones open up new opportunities and generate efficiencies in industries such as mining, oil & gas and other large industrial facilities. They have emerged as incredibly powerful, versatile industrial tools capable of completing a wide range of applications.
Many times roofers aren’t able to access the roof because of unsafe conditions. If they are able to access the roof, they can’t capture a quality image from their cell phone. If you don’t have a quality image, you can’t communicate the need accurately to your customer. High resolution aerial drone photos communicate even the smallest details.
By letting us flying our commercial drone around your property, you can provide future customers a better look at what their investment is for, along with all of the exterior features it provides. Nothing is as stunning as aerial photos and videos.
Drones open up new opportunities and generate efficiencies in industries such as mining, oil & gas and other large industrial facilities. They have emerged as incredibly powerful, versatile industrial tools capable of completing a wide range of applications.
By letting us flying our commercial drone around your property, you can provide future customers a better look at what their investment is for, along with all of the exterior features it provides. Nothing is as stunning as aerial photos and videos.
Many times roofers aren’t able to access the roof because of unsafe conditions. If they are able to access the roof, they can’t capture a quality image from their cell phone. If you don’t have a quality image, you can’t communicate the need accurately to your customer. High resolution aerial drone photos communicate even the smallest details.
