SunCast 841: From 3 Weeks to 3 Days: Accelerating Solar with Drones | Jason Steinberg, Scanifly
Aug 5, 2025
Join Jason Steinberg, CEO of Scanifly, as he discusses revolutionizing the solar design process with drone technology. Discover how his innovative approach can reduce permitting times from three weeks to just three days. Jason dives into the critical gap between sales and operations, explaining how outdated methods can sabotage installations. He emphasizes the surprising ROI of drone tech and challenges the reliance on AI-generated designs. If you're in the solar industry, this insight could help you streamline workflows and boost your bottom line!
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Accuracy Issues in Remote Design
- Remote imagery like Google Maps is often inaccurate for solar quotes, especially in rural or new construction areas.
- This leads to common industry issues of change orders and misaligned homeowner expectations.
Use Drones for Site Surveys
- Use drones to survey solar sites instead of climbing roofs to save time and improve safety.
- Drone imagery provides faster and more accurate solar designs than manual measurements.
Speeding Permitting Accelerates Payments
- Milestone-based payments delay cash flow until near project completion, so fast ops after sales are essential.
- Scanifly cuts permit times from three weeks to three days, speeding payment and business growth.