SuccessIRies™ 110: How to Effectively Use Drones for Thermal Imaging

The past several years have seen record growth in the use of thermal imaging drones for commercial and industrial inspections.  Advances in both drone and thermal imaging technology have yielded affordable, airborne imaging systems that could only be dreamed of just a short time ago.  

Today’s thermal imaging drones may be used for a wide variety of applications and provide imaging that is not possible by any other means; however, effectively using a thermal imaging drone is more than just ‘buying and flying’.

For best results, operators of thermal imaging drones must understand infrared theory and heat transfer concepts, the construction and characteristics of their imaged systems or structures, how they interact with the environment, and the proper techniques for conducting an infrared inspection.

This short course covers the use and unique benefits of thermal imaging drones as well as the some of the challenges associated with their use.

Intended audience: 

This course covers the use of thermal imaging drones for commercial and industrial inspections and material is intended for anyone wishing to learn about this new and exciting approach to thermal imaging.  This course is designed for in-house and contract thermographers, maintenance personnel, and those wishing to learn more about the proper use of thermal imaging drones for qualitative and quantitative infrared inspections.

Length of presentation:  46 minutes

Course availability:  24 hours from time of purchase

Instructor:  Jim Seffrin

Prerequisite:  None

Course price: $99 USD