Sherlock has been developed to undertake thermal imaging of solar farms. The Sherlock system is built around an X8 multicopter with integrated thermal IR and visual range cameras. The IR camera captures thermal images of solar equipment from which faults can be detected and the visual range camera provides additional diagnostic information. Also on board are a GPS receiver, a wifi link and a calibrated solar radiation sensor. The system is wholly integrated and controlled by the embedded Jetson TK1 processor.
Sherlock Specs
X8 Multicopter
The X8 is a powerful and versatile solution for autonomous flight applications with full redundancy and includes an advanced PixHawk autopilot system.

Cameras
Sherlock uses high resolution cameras to ensure the best possible results.
Infrared camera
- Captures thermal images of solar equipment
- ±2C or ±2% accuracy
Visual range camera
- 18 MP image provides additional diagnostic information
Also onboard
Onboard solar radiation sensor
- If solar irradiance drops below a pre defined threshold Sherlock will hover until the required irradiance returns
Onboard Computer
- The system is wholly integrated and controlled by the embedded microprocessor
Compliant with IEC 62446-3 Standard for Outdoor Infrared Thermography
- The IEC 62446-3 Standard ensures consistent and repeatable results

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