general

General Questions

What does Skyelink do?
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Most single-site inspections are flown in one day; multi-site portfolio. Skye Link is a managed national drone data services company providing aerial inspections, LiDAR mapping, solar thermography, construction monitoring, and rooftop CAD modeling for commercial and enterprise clients.lios are scheduled across sequential days based on size and access.
Where does Skye Link operate?
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We coordinate flights nationwide across the U.S. and select regions of North and South America, with centralized project management from Charlotte, NC.
How fast is quote turnaround?
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Most proposals are delivered within 24 to 48 hours once scope is confirmed.
Is Skye Link a drone marketplace?
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No. Skye Link is a managed services partner — we scope, schedule, and quality-control every project centrally.
Are Skye Link pilots insured and FAA-certified?
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Yes. All pilots are FAA Part 107 certified, LAANC-authorized for controlled airspace, and covered by liability insurance on every flight.
FAQs

Solar Thermography FAQ

How long does a solar thermography inspection take?
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Most single-site inspections are flown in one day; multi-site portfolios are scheduled across sequential days based on size and access.
What anomalies can you detect with drone thermography?
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Inverter and combiner issues, offline strings, tracker faults, module issues, hot spots, suspected PID, shading, soiling, delamination, shattered glass, and row/table damage.
What deliverables come with a solar thermography inspection?
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A PDF report, KML of anomaly locations, CSV summary, SHP file, thermal imagery, RGB imagery, and categorized findings.
Do you support recurring (annual) portfolio inspections?
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Yes — recurring annual and preventative-maintenance programs are a core offering for O&M teams managing multiple sites.
Can you handle utility-scale and C&I portfolios?
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Yes. We scope inspections from single C&I rooftops to multi-state utility-scale portfolios with standardized reporting across sites.
drone lidar & mapping

Drone LiDAR & Mapping Questions

Can Skye Link support survey-certified deliverables?
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Yes. While Skye Link is not itself a licensed surveying firm, we work with a nationwide network of licensed professional surveyors across all 50 states. When your project requires a stamped survey, boundary determination, or certified deliverables, we coordinate that through our surveyor network so you get everything through a single point of contact.
What accuracy can you achieve with drone LiDAR?
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Accuracy depends on platform, flight altitude, ground control strategy, and deliverable type. We scope the right approach for your required accuracy and deliverables.
What's the difference between LiDAR and Photogrammetry?
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LiDAR penetrates vegetation and produces dense bare-earth points; photogrammetry produces high-resolution orthomosaics and DSMs from imagery. We'll recommend the right method for your site.
What deliverables do you produce?
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LAS point clouds, DTM/DSM/DEM, contour maps, orthomosaics, DXF/DWG CAD-ready files, breaklines, and volumetric outputs.
Can you map linear corridors?
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Yes — corridor LiDAR for utilities, transportation, and infrastructure is a common engagement.
Can Skye Link support survey-certified deliverables?
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Yes. While Skye Link is not itself a licensed surveying firm, we work with a nationwide network of licensed professional surveyors across all 50 states. When your project requires a stamped survey, boundary determination, or certified deliverables, we coordinate that through our surveyor network so you get everything through a single point of contact.
What's the difference between aerial mapping and LiDAR?
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Aerial mapping typically uses photogrammetry to produce orthomosaics and surface models from imagery, while LiDAR uses laser pulses and excels in vegetation-penetrating and high-accuracy work. We help you choose the right method.
Can you deliver CAD-ready outputs?
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Yes — DXF/DWG with planimetrics, contours, and breaklines are standard when scoped.
Do you provide ground control?
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When accuracy requires it, yes. Ground control strategy is defined in scoping.
Construction

Construction Questions

Do you support recurring site monitoring programs?
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Yes. Weekly, biweekly, monthly, or milestone-based capture schedules are common.
Can drone data support stockpile and earthwork measurement?
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Yes — volumetric analysis from photogrammetry or LiDAR is a standard deliverable.
How quickly are deliverables returned?
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Typical turnaround is a few business days from flight to final deliverable, depending on scope.
Do you coordinate site access and safety?
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Yes — our pilots handle site safety coordination, airspace, and compliance for each flight.
utility & infrastructure

Utility & Infrastructure

Do you handle storm response inspections?
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Yes, we support rapid deployment for post-storm documentation when airspace and safety conditions allow.
Can you combine thermal with visual inspections?
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Yes — thermal layered with RGB imagery is supported on applicable assets.
Do you inspect substations?
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Yes — substation inspections are supported with appropriate access and safety coordination.
How do you document findings?
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Each anomaly is location-tagged with coordinates, imagery, and annotations in a deliverable package.
rooftop cad modeling

Rooftop CAD Modeling Questions

Are rooftop deliverables considered survey-grade?
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Rooftop deliverables are produced for design support and documentation. When your project requires stamped or certified survey outputs, we coordinate that through our nationwide network of licensed professional surveyors, so everything comes through one partner. Skye Link is not itself a licensed surveying firm.
What formats do you deliver rooftop CAD data in?
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AutoCAD DXF, orthomosaic TIFF, DSM, LAS point cloud, roof measurement report (PDF), and rooftop photos/video.
Can you capture rooftops with solar already installed?
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Yes — existing rooftop PV is common on facility assessment and reinspection projects.
What size rooftops can you handle?
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From small commercial rooftops to large distribution/warehouse facilities exceeding several hundred thousand square feet.
quoting

Quoting Questions

What information do you need to quote a project?
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Service needed, project location, timeline, and a description of scope and deliverables. For mapping: acreage/miles, terrain, and accuracy requirements help.
How long until I receive a proposal?
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Most proposals are delivered within 24 to 48 hours once scope is confirmed.
Can you support recurring or multi-site programs?
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Yes — standardized capture and reporting across multi-site and recurring programs is a core capability.
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