Aerial drone footage of the Vmax Club België dragrace in Herentals, 5 September 2026. Full throttle down the strip, captured from above. Filmed by Droneview.be.
Vmax dragrace Herentals 2026
Hail Damage to Solar Panels: Independent Surveying & Insurance Reporting
Following the severe hailstorms that hit Belgium on May 31, 2026, Droneview.be has been actively supporting clients nationwide. From West Flanders to Flemish Brabant and Wallonia, we have conducted dozens of aerial damage assessments, compiling official technical reports for property insurance claims.
The Challenge: Proving Invisible Damage (Micro-cracks)
Hail impacts cause two distinct types of damage to photovoltaic arrays. While shattered glass is immediately visible, the most critical damage is often hidden from the naked eye. Insurance companies require objective technical proof before approving claims:
- Visible Glass Fracture: Shattered glass covers and direct impact points that compromise the panel’s weather sealing.
- Invisible Cell Ruptures (Micro-cracks): Internal fractures in the silicon cells that create localized hot spots, leading to severe yield drops and long-term fire hazards.
- Objective Burden of Proof: A technical report detailing the exact extent of both visible and thermal damage per module.
Our Methodology: High-Res Zoom & Radiometric Thermal Imaging
Utilizing our advanced DJI Matrice 30T, we survey roof arrays quickly, safely, and highly accurately without the need to physically walk on sensitive, damaged panels.
- High-Resolution Zoom: Capturing the smallest impact marks and glass fractures in razor-sharp detail.
- Thermal Hotspot Detection: Operating under optimal solar conditions, our radiometric thermal camera highlights internal cell failures instantly.
- Compliant Documentation: Delivering a certified damage assessment report, ready for direct submission to your insurance provider.
Why choose a drone damage assessment from Droneview.be?
A quick look from the ground is rarely enough for insurance loss adjusters to approve compensation for internal cell damage. Our reports provide undeniable, radiometric proof of both aesthetic and technical defects. This significantly speeds up your claim processing and protects your system from yield loss or electrical hazards.
Project Details (Hail Damage Survey)
| Feature | Specification |
| Application | Independent damage surveying & insurance claim reporting |
| Coverage | All of Belgium (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels) |
| Technology | DJI Matrice 30T (High-res RGB Zoom + Radiometric Thermal camera) |
| Target Audience | Residential owners, SMEs, Agricultural sites & Insurance Adjusters |
Industrial Aerial Thermography: Independent Damage & Yield Audit of a Large PV Array
Following a localized fire incident on a large-scale industrial roof, Droneview.be conducted an independent and comprehensive technical audit. By combining aerial thermal imaging with on-site electrical measurements, we mapped the exact status of the entire installation (thousands of panels and thirty inverters).
The Challenge: Damage Detection & Risk Mitigation Post-Incident
Following an incident, it is crucial to quickly and objectively record any invisible (consequential) damage. The industrial client’s requirements were clear:
- Full Screening: Detecting hidden hotspots or defects across remaining roof areas.
- Validation: Eliminating sun reflections using “persistence analysis” across multiple flight lines.
- System Check: Verification of string currents and inverter thermography to identify hidden yield loss.
Our Methodology: Combined Drone & Handheld Thermography
For this complex case, we deployed the DJI Matrice 30T for aerial imagery, supplemented by handheld testing equipment in the inverter room.
- Aerial Acquisition: 935 thermal and 929 visual images processed into an area-wide thermal Digital Twin.
- Physical Measurements: DC string current measurements using calibrated True RMS clamp meters.
- Inverter Inspection: Thermal check of power electronics to detect faulty connections or loose contacts.
Critical Findings & Direct ROI
The audit delivered immediate, actionable results that instantly justified the investment:
- Downtime Detected: Two inverters (housing roughly 20 strings, or 1/15th of the array) were completely offline. Resolving this issue immediately restored substantial production.
- Hotspots & Overgrowth: Located several cell-level hotspots and encroaching vegetation causing performance drops and thermal strain.
- Exclusion of False Positives: Multiple thermal lines proved construction-related (limited ventilation over roof penetrations) rather than damage, saving unnecessary replacement costs.
Project Details (Large-Scale PV Audit)
| Feature | Specification |
| Inspection Type | Aerial Thermography (3D) + Electrical Control Measurements |
| Equipment | DJI Matrice 30T & UNI-T UT210D True RMS |
| Dataset | 1,864 captures processed via Droneview Engine (LGT 4.3.0) |
| Output | Interactive 3D model with annotations and direct action plan |
High-Precision Cross-Hatch Thermal Drone Inspection PV System (485 kWp) – Finaspan NV
For Finaspan NV in Boortmeerbeek, Droneview.be performed a high-precision thermal and electrotechnical inspection of an industrial solar panel installation of approx. 485 kWp (1,180 panels).
Using our DJI Matrice 30T drone, a dual, automated cross-hatch flight grid was executed at an altitude of 30 meters. This resulted in an extremely dense dataset of 530 radiometric (R-JPEG) infrared and visual images.
By directly linking the real-time string data from the Huawei FusionSolar inverters to our thermal and visual WebODM 3D Digital Twins, we were able to uncover crucial technical anomalies without physically entering the roof. Among other things, a critical reverse current (-1.77 A) and a high internal inverter temperature (75.5°C) were localized inside the plant’s technical room. With this targeted drone data, installer MR Solar can now maintain the installation efficiently and purposefully for yield management and fire prevention.
The Digital Heart of Europe – Press Assignment
For an press agency, I received the unique assignment to document one of the most secure and strategic locations in Belgium: the Google Datacenter campus in Saint-Ghislain. Although the site itself is strictly closed to the public, we captured the massive scale of this project with precision from legal flight zones surrounding the perimeter.
A Giant on Belgian Soil What you see here is not just an industrial estate. It is one of the most important hubs of the global internet. The Saint-Ghislain campus was Google’s first European datacenter, opened in 2009, and has since grown into a giant supporting the digital needs of millions of users across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
Key facts about this site:
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Surface Area: The campus now covers approximately 90 hectares (over 130 football fields).
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Investment: Google has invested more than €3 billion in the Belgian site to date.
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Capacity: The site currently houses five massive datacenter buildings. Construction is already underway on an adjacent plot to nearly double the existing capacity.
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Sustainability: It is one of the most efficient datacenters in the world, using an advanced water-cooling system from the nearby canal, eliminating the need for energy-intensive air conditioning.
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Employment: The site directly employs 400 to 500 specialists, with hundreds of additional indirect jobs created through ongoing construction.
The Mission: Visual Precision For this assignment, we utilized the DJI Matrice 30 for ultra-sharp zoom images and the DJI Avata for an immersive 360° experience. This allowed us to document the expansion works and infrastructure in high detail while remaining strictly outside the no-fly zone.
Haspengouw in bloom – A unique perspective on Duras
The Fruit Region as you’ve never seen it before. At Droneview.be, we are proud of our hometown. Our base, the picturesque Duras in Sint-Truiden, lies at the heart of the Haspengouw fruit region. During the blossom season, this region transforms into an unprecedented white and pink splendor, a setting we are privileged to admire and fly through every day.
The 360-degree experience
For this project, we wanted to capture the peace and vastness of Duras in an innovative way. A standard photo only tells half the story. With our specialized 360° technology, we invite you to look around for yourself.
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Explore the horizon: From the rolling orchards to the historic contours of the landscape.
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Experience the serenity: Feel the peace of the “green lung” of Limburg from the air.
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Details in depth: Discover the details that remain hidden in traditional photography.
Interactive experience: Click and drag in the image below to take a full 360-degree tour of the Duras blossom landscape.
Why 360° photography?
This technique goes beyond just pretty pictures. It offers full context. Whether it’s promoting tourist assets, mapping out vast terrains, or capturing architectural heritage; the viewer is literally at the center.
At Droneview.be, we combine our passion for the region with the latest technology to showcase your project – large or small – from an unprecedented perspective.
Thermal drone inspection of a 2 MW solar farm in Charleroi
For this large-scale industrial project, we conducted a comprehensive thermographic inspection of a solar power plant with a capacity of approximately 2 MW in Charleroi. Utilizing our specialized thermal drone, we efficiently scanned thousands of PV modules in a fraction of the time to pinpoint potential anomalies and hotspots.
Apart from a few defective solar cells (hotspots), the entire installation was found to be in excellent operational condition. This preventative drone audit allows the asset manager to schedule targeted maintenance, preventing yield loss and ensuring maximum fire safety.
Technical Survey & Volume Measurement EFI Global
Commissioned by EFI Global, Droneview.be performed a detailed drone inspection and volume measurement in Beersel. This project highlights the vital role of drone data in technical surveying and insurance claims, where precision and objective evidence are paramount.
The Challenge: Accurate Data for Loss Adjusting
In technical surveys, capturing the actual site conditions flawlessly is essential. For this case, EFI Global required:
- High-Resolution Baseline: A detailed site overview with a GSD of 0.83 cm/pixel.
- Objective Volumetrics: Exact m³ determination of specific stockpiles for damage or inventory assessment.
- Digital Reconstruction: A point cloud exceeding 16 million points for further analysis.
Project Details (Survey Mapping)
| Feature | Specification |
| Client | EFI Global |
| Location | Beersel, Belgium |
| Technology | Matrice 30T & Droneview Engine 4.2.0 |
| Point Cloud | 16,464,132 points |
Drone stockpile volume management
Periodic Stock Management: Digital Inventory of Bulk Materials in Beringen
For a long-term client in Beringen, Droneview.be provides regular monitoring of their bulk material stocks. By periodically mapping the site with drones, the client always has an up-to-date digital inventory and an exact overview of available volumes in cubic meters (m³).
The Challenge: Manual Measurement vs. Digital Precision
Visually estimating or manually measuring large piles of sand, gravel, or aggregates is error-prone and time-consuming. Our client needed a system that offered:
- Speed: Measuring the entire stock without disrupting site operations.
- Reliability: Accurate volume calculations directly usable for accounting and logistical planning.
- Reporting: A clear overview per material type in an easy-to-read report.
Our Solution: Drone Photogrammetry & Volumetrics
During each measurement cycle, we generate a detailed 3D reconstruction of the stockpiles. Using advanced software, we calculate each volume with centimeter-level precision.
- Data Acquisition: Fast drone flight over storage zones.
- Analysis: Calculation of ‘cut & fill’ volumes based on a digital surface model.
- Output: A detailed PDF report and CSV export with the exact m³ per stockpile.
Direct Impact for the Client
Thanks to our reporting, the client knows exactly how much material is available. This prevents shortages, optimizes purchasing, and ensures flawless internal inventory management. It is the ultimate combination of technology and practical site management.
Project Details (Stock Management)
| Feature | Description |
| Location | Beringen, Belgium |
| Frequency | Periodic monitoring |
| Technology | High-res aerial photogrammetry |
| Output | Volume reports (m³), Orthophoto & CSV data |
Industrial Inspection INEOS
Industrial Inspection at INEOS: Drone-Assisted Maintenance of Silos and Installations
For the production site of INEOS in Geel, Droneview.be conducted an intensive inspection day. Using advanced zoom technology, we mapped critical components of silos, towers, and complex industrial installations without the need for scaffolding or aerial work platforms.
The Challenge: Safety and Speed in Maintenance
In a high-tech environment like INEOS, preventive maintenance is crucial. The challenge with traditional inspections is the accessibility of installations at significant heights.
- Safety: No human risks associated with working at heights.
- Efficiency: Inspecting multiple installations in a single day.
- Detail: Detecting minute defects such as early-stage corrosion (rust), hairline cracks, or loose bolts from a great distance.
Our Approach: Live Interaction and High-Power Zoom
During this mission, we deployed the DJI M30T. The strength of this drone lies in the combination of mobility and its powerful zoom camera.
- Real-time collaboration: The maintenance manager could follow the inspection live on a large screen in our mobile command post (van).
- Targeted inspection: Guided by the engineer, we could immediately zoom in on specific flanges, welds, or support points.
- Data capture: Every finding was directly recorded in high resolution for further analysis in the maintenance plan.
Direct Impact for the Client
The live interaction between the drone pilot and the maintenance manager allowed for on-site decision-making. The drone functioned as the engineer’s “eyes in the sky,” resulting in enormous time savings and a complete overview of the technical state of the site.
Project Details (Industrial RVI)
| Feature | Description |
| Location | INEOS, Geel |
| Inspection Type | Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) at height |
| Equipment | DJI M30T (High-res Zoom & Thermal) |
| Special Feature | Live-view monitoring in mobile station |