4 Course Bundle
Solar Drone Thermography: Part 107 Certification + PV Thermal Inspection
This is a bundle of these 4 courses
About this course
Solar companies increasingly inspect arrays with thermal-equipped drones, and this bundle prepares you to fly them legally and interpret what they find. In the FAA Part 107 Prep Course, former RAF combat and Predator pilot Keven Gambold covers Part 107 regulations, airspace, aviation weather, and recent rule changes including night operations and Remote ID, with five full-length practice exams to prepare you for the Remote Pilot Knowledge Test. In Identifying Issues on PV Systems Using Thermal Imagery, Certified Master Thermographer Fred Brooks teaches a field-tested inspection method: pre-inspection procedures, separating true anomalies from false readings, and diagnosing hotspots, diode failures, and combiner box, inverter, and microinverter faults from handheld or drone-mounted cameras.
Subjects covered
Solar
Technology
Drones
Inspection, O&M
Bundle outline
4 courses
7 hours to complete
Course 1 •
3
modules
Identifying Issues on PV Systems Using Thermal Imagery
Course 1 •
3
modules
Identifying Issues on PV Systems Using Thermal Imagery
Welcome • 3 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 3 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
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Module 1 • 14 assignments
Identifying Issues on Installed Photovoltaic Systems Using Thermal Imagery
Module 1 • 14 assignments
Identifying Issues on Installed Photovoltaic Systems Using Thermal Imagery
Fred Brooks, a thermal imaging expert, explains the process of identifying problems in photovoltaic systems using thermal imagery. In this module, he covers a variety of topics, including how PV systems work, tools and techniques needed for thermal scanning, identifying and diagnosing system anomalies, and the importance of clear skies and clean panels during inspections. Fred also discusses detailed inspection protocols and shares real-world examples of PV system anomalies.
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Module 2 • 17 assignments
What's the Anomaly?
Module 2 • 17 assignments
What's the Anomaly?
In this module, you will walk through short videos with Fred to see if you can spot and identify the thermal anomaly.
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Module 3 • 7 assignments
Interview with Lea Wong: Running and Developing a Successful Drone Program
Module 3 • 7 assignments
Interview with Lea Wong: Running and Developing a Successful Drone Program
In this module, Lea Wong, Operations Specialist at Pacific Panel Cleaners, shares her experience managing a comprehensive drone program. She'll walk us through her professional background and explain how her company established and scaled their drone operations. Lea will also cover the key challenges they encountered, the certifications required for compliance, essential safety protocols, and their strategic planning workflow."
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Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 5 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
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Course 2 •
3
modules
FAA Part 107 Prep Course
Course 2 •
3
modules
FAA Part 107 Prep Course
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 2 assignments
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
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Module 1 • 15 assignments
Part 107 Regulations and Small UAS Weather
Module 1 • 15 assignments
Part 107 Regulations and Small UAS Weather
A close look at 14 CFR 107 (the commercial drone reg) and associated documents. Then a review of all the weather elements that affect sUAS operations.
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Module 2 • 8 assignments
Small UAS Operations, US Airspace & Charts
Module 2 • 8 assignments
Small UAS Operations, US Airspace & Charts
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Module 3 • 3 assignments
Part 107 Exam Review
Module 3 • 3 assignments
Part 107 Exam Review
There are five practice exams included with this course. Now is a great time to take all of them. See how you do, if you have questions ask them on the course discussion board and Keven will answer them.
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Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
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Course 3 •
1
modules
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
Course 3 •
1
modules
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
Module 1 • 2 assignments
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
Module 1 • 2 assignments
FAA Part 107 Practice Test
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Course 4 •
1
modules
5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels
Course 4 •
1
modules
5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels
Module 1 • 7 assignments
5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels
Module 1 • 7 assignments
5 Things You Should Know About Silicon PV Panels
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Continuing Education Units
Authors
Fredrick Brooks
General Manager, Pacific Panel Cleaners
Fred Brooks is a distinguished professional with over 8 years of dedicated service in the United States Navy's Engineering Department. He holds a BS degree in Environmental Science from HPU, complemented by extensive coursework in photovoltaic engineering. Fred embarked on his journey in the photovoltaic industry in 2006, quickly establishing himself as a pioneer in...
Keven Gambold
CEO, Unmanned Experts
Keven Gambold (Squadron Leader RAF, Ret.) completed 21 years of active duty service with the Royal Air Force as a front-line combat pilot. After over 1500 hours in Tornado GR4 fast-jets, including active participation in all recent multi-national conflicts, Gambold joined a Combined Predator Task Force logging over 1500 hours of unmanned combat missions and two...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
This bundle of courses is delivered entirely online. After you enroll, the courses will be added to your Account. There's a recommended progression to follow, but you have the flexibility to access the materials in whatever order you prefer. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. The courses are self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students can pre-order but will not be able to access the full course materials or earn a certificate of completion until the course is fully published. Once the course is published any students who have pre-ordered will then have access to the course materials for one year (365 days). After the one year of access expires, access can be extended with a HeatSpring subscription (Plus or Pro). A single subscription extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete a course in this bundle you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.
4 courses for
$325