MapperX delivers full compliance with international standards in solar inspections,
powered by drone-based analyses accredited under IEC 62446-3.
Every stage from flight planning and data processing to reporting and validation
is conducted according to IEC, ISO, and ASTM standards.
A globally recognized, repeatable, and auditable quality assurance system.
IEC 62446-3 is an international standard developed for the thermographic inspection of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
This standard defines parameters such as drone flight altitude, GSD value, camera calibration, emissivity settings, and temperature accuracy.
Its purpose is to ensure that all inspections produce comparable, verifiable, and scientifically reliable results.
MapperX strictly applies these standards throughout all its processes:
Thermal inspections conducted in photovoltaic plants should not be limited to visual checks alone.
The IEC 62446-3 standard establishes a global technical framework by defining measurement accuracy, temperature analysis, camera calibration, and reporting methodology.
This ensures internationally recognized reports for investors, EPC companies, O&M teams, and insurance organizations.
Inspections performed with MapperX:
In the solar energy industry, quality and reliability are ensured not only by collecting accurate data but also by analyzing that data in accordance with international standards.
With its advanced AI-powered analysis infrastructure, MapperX evaluates all drone images from the field at the module, string, and cell levels.
All processes are executed through a fully IEC-compliant automation system, minimizing the margin of error.
The resulting data is presented in accredited PDF reports, which are officially recognized as inspection documents by EPC and investment companies across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
In solar energy inspections, the goal is no longer just to observe but to achieve measurable and verifiable results.
MapperX adopts this approach by transforming thermal and RGB inspections from simple visual evaluations into a scientifically validated, data-driven analysis process.
Through calibrated sensors, AI-powered analytical algorithms, and an IEC 62446-3 accredited reporting infrastructure, every result becomes technically verifiable.
This system guarantees data integrity and reliability across all processes — from maintenance planning to investor audits.
MapperX’s advanced automation and precision measurement technologies minimize human error, establishing a new standard of trust in solar energy inspections.
MapperX ensures full compliance with the
international IEC 62446-3 standard in all solar energy plant inspections.
Every analysis and report is fully aligned with global verification and quality systems.
IEC 62446-3 is an international standard that defines the methods for thermographic inspection and reporting of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
This standard mandates that drone based thermal inspections be conducted in accordance with specific criteria for flight altitude, GSD value, sensor calibration, temperature accuracy, and data processing procedures.
The goal is to achieve repeatable and auditable results worldwide.
This accreditation demonstrates that inspections are internationally recognized and valid.
An IEC 62446-3 compliant inspection is officially acknowledged by investors, EPC companies, and insurance organizations, with its reports accepted as a reliable source of data.
MapperX fully complies with this standard, ensuring measurement reliability and data accuracy.
MapperX does more than just collect drone imagery it standardizes the entire process according to IEC 62446-3.
Thermal and RGB images are captured using calibrated sensors, processed through automated analysis systems, and reported with IEC references.
A scientifically verified and accredited inspection.
This standard is applicable to photovoltaic plants of all scales:
MapperX creates an inspection workflow tailored to each facility’s technical structure through adaptable GSD and flight modes.
Yes. Reports prepared by MapperX are produced in compliance with IEC 62446-3, ISO 9712, and ASTM E1934 standards.
This ensures that the reports are officially recognized as inspection documents by EPC companies, investors, and insurance institutions across regions such as Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
GSD (Ground Sampling Distance) represents the real-world size of a single pixel. In MapperX drone inspections, this value typically ranges between 3–10 cm/pixel, allowing detailed module and cell-level analysis.
With handheld thermal cameras, variations in angle, distance, and operator cause inconsistent results. Drone-based inspection, on the other hand, is fully automated and repeatable.
The IEC 62446-3 standard endorses the use of drones for PV thermographic inspections. MapperX’s automated flight plans and AI-driven modules are fully compliant with this standard.
Instantly explore a real solar power plant inspection, freely navigate within the platform, and discover our innovative features such as AI-powered analysis, autonomous reporting, and panel-based anomaly detection.
Thermographic inspection is a technique used to detect the temperatures of equipment in solar power plants. This inspection allows for early detection of potential faults and preventive maintenance.
Thermographic inspection helps improve the efficiency of equipment in solar power plants. Early detection of faults and preventive maintenance can reduce operating costs.
Thermographic inspection is performed using thermal cameras. The cameras detect the temperatures of the equipment, and this data is processed and reported by MapperX.
Thermographic inspection is a non-destructive process and is applied without making any physical changes to your plant. It does not damage your site and helps maintain the safe operation of your plant.
Thermal cameras are used to accurately detect the temperatures of equipment in solar power plants. These cameras help with early detection of faults and preventive maintenance.
Thermographic inspection data is processed by our software, and a comprehensive report is created. These reports are used to improve the efficiency of solar power plants and reduce operational costs.
The MapperX Help Center is a comprehensive documentation resource designed to make the MapperX platform easier to use and increase efficiency. It allows users to access the information they need quickly and effectively.
Follow the steps of region selection, route creation and data collection for the drone flight planning process on the MapperX platform. If you encounter any problems, you can contact our technical support team.
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With our AI-powered software MapperX, we have automated thermographic inspection processes. Accredited under IEC 62446-3 as a Type A inspection body, our organization represents a first in the sector with this distinction.
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