Thermography
Radiometric thermal data documents thermal anomalies spatially and traceably.
- PV systems
- Buildings & flat roofs
- Heat & utility infrastructure
CORE COMPETENCE
Drone solutions for a more energy-efficient future
Specialised aerial intelligence for a green energy future
We are building a specialised service for the energy transition: using drones, radiometric thermography, photogrammetry, LiDAR and GIS, we inspect PV systems, buildings and energy and utility infrastructure – making heat loss, defects and risks visible before they turn into failures.
Understand from the air. Decide better on the ground.Germany · Kosovo · Western Balkans
Our approach
More than drone footage
For Sky Topography, a drone is not the end product but a platform for data acquisition. Individual measurements become structured geodata, models, analyses and reports for planning, maintenance and monitoring.
01
Capture
RGB · Thermal · LiDAR · RTK
02
Process
Photogrammetry · Point clouds · DSM · DTM
03
Analyse
GIS · Terrain · Thermal · Change detection
04
Deliver
Maps · 3D models · GIS data · Reports
05
Decide
Planning · Maintenance · Monitoring · Investment
Sensor platform
Different sensors. One shared goal.
Not every question can be answered with the same technology. That is why we combine sensors and geospatial methods depending on the project.
RGB & photogrammetry
High-resolution aerial imagery forms the basis for precise mapping and three-dimensional models.
- Orthomosaics
- 3D models & point clouds
- Area & volume calculation
CORE COMPETENCE
GIS
GIS connects individual datasets into spatial information and makes complex relationships visible.
- Asset mapping
- Infrastructure & environmental maps
- Change detection
CORE COMPETENCE
LiDAR
High-density measurement points capture terrain, vegetation and infrastructure even where images alone are not sufficient.
- DSM & DTM
- Terrain, profiles & corridors
- Vegetation & drainage
NEW COMPETENCEIN SET-UP
LiDAR feature
Understanding terrain and structures in three dimensions
LiDAR complements photogrammetry and conventional aerial imagery with high-density 3D measurement data – especially for terrain, vegetation, infrastructure corridors, drainage and complex surfaces.
3D point cloudDSMDTMTerrain modelContour linesProfilesVegetation structureGIS dataset
Fields of application
Technology becomes valuable through application
The sensor is chosen to fit the task – not the task to fit the sensor. Established core areas are being extended with new geospatial competences.
Renewable energy
CORE AREAInspection, documentation and spatial analysis of renewable energy assets.
Buildings & roofs
CORE AREAExamining and documenting buildings from a thermal and spatial perspective.
Energy & utility infrastructure
CORE AREAThermographic condition analysis of electrical and utility assets – contact-free, from a safe distance and with clear documentation for maintenance.
Geodata & LiDAR
CORE COMPETENCEAerial and sensor data become precise spatial models and structured geodata.
Climate & environment
IN SET-UPGeodata documents landscapes, vegetation and climate- or environment-related changes.
Municipalities & urban development
IN SET-UPShared data foundations for municipal buildings, infrastructure and land.
Water & environment
IN SET-UPSpatially documenting water bodies, drainage, terrain and environmental infrastructure and examining changes.
Spatial documentation
Viewing terrain, vegetation, drainage and change in context.
Water & environment
Making environmental change spatially visible
Repeated drone and LiDAR datasets can systematically document erosion, vegetation change, drainage, riverbank development and terrain.
01Data capture
02Terrain model
03GIS analysis
04Monitoring
05Expert review
The geodata provides a basis for further investigation. Hydrology, environmental engineering or laboratory analysis are added with suitable specialist partners where required.
Technology matrix
Not either-or. The right combination.
The matrix shows typical combinations. The exact sensor set depends on project goals, environment and required data depth.
Solar park
RGBThermalPhotogrammetrieGIS
Infrastructure corridor
RGBThermalLiDARGIS
Building
RGBThermalPhotogrammetrieGIS
Municipal area
RGBThermalLiDARGIS
Flooding / drainage
LiDARPhotogrammetrieGIS
River / environment
RGBLiDARThermal*GIS
Erosion / terrain
RGBLiDARPhotogrammetrieGIS
District heating
ThermalRGBGIS
| Application | RGB | Thermal | Photogrammetrie | LiDAR | GIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar park | suitable | suitable | suitable | — | suitable |
| Infrastructure corridor | suitable | suitable | — | suitable | suitable |
| Building | suitable | suitable | suitable | — | suitable |
| Municipal area | suitable | suitable | — | suitable | suitable |
| Flooding / drainage | — | — | suitable | suitable | suitable |
| River / environment | suitable | suitable | — | suitable | suitable |
| Erosion / terrain | suitable | — | suitable | suitable | suitable |
| District heating | suitable | suitable | — | — | suitable |
* Thermal where the task and environmental conditions make it useful.
The sensor is chosen to fit the question – not the question to fit the sensor.
Project phases
Data across the entire lifecycle
Data can be captured not only for individual inspections but, going forward, across several phases of an energy or infrastructure project.
01
Planning
Terrain survey · LiDAR · Orthomosaic · DTM · GIS
02
Construction
Progress mapping · 3D documentation · Volumes · Planned vs. actual
03
Operation
RGB inspection · Thermography · Asset mapping · Monitoring · Reporting
Heat infrastructure
Documenting thermal patterns with georeferencing
Under suitable environmental conditions, aerial imagery can provide indications of unusual temperature patterns. GIS supports spatial documentation and prioritisation for further inspection.
Thermal dataGeoreferencingGISArea of interest
Municipal perspective
From individual buildings to a spatial basis for decisions
Municipal buildings, roof areas, thermal anomalies, vegetation, terrain, drainage and infrastructure can, going forward, be brought together in a GIS-based overview.
Target vision
Municipal Energy & Infrastructure Map
Interdisciplinary knowledge
Technology alone is not enough
Complex questions require more than flight experience. Sky Topography is building a competence network that integrates technical and academic backgrounds into shared workflows.
01Drone operations
02Thermography
03GIS & geoinformatics
04LiDAR & remote sensing
05Environmental engineering
06Water & wastewater
07Renewable energy
08Urban & regional planning
09Electrical engineering
10Construction & infrastructure
New specialist competences are built through team members, internal training, project partners and specialists, and systematically turned into reproducible technical processes.
Competence network
Between Germany and Kosovo
Knowledge, methods, technologies and project workflows are shared between both locations and developed together.
GERMANY
Sky Topography UG
Aerial intelligence · Thermography · LiDAR · GIS · Photogrammetry · Technical inspections · Technology development
KOSOVO & WESTERN BALKANS
Sky Topography Kosovo Sh.p.k.
Energy efficiency · Solar · Buildings · Mapping · GIS · Water & environment · Regional projects
Digital solutions
Taking data further digitally
In-house tools support reporting, training and standardised technical workflows.
Flight & Thermal Academy
CORE AREAProtected learning and training platform for internal education, technical workflows and practical qualification.
ThermoBericht
IN DEVELOPMENTDigital reporting platform for technical and thermographic inspections. Planned launch: January 2027.
Deliverables
Measurement data becomes usable results
Structured, compatible results for planning, analysis, documentation and further expert assessment.
01
Orthomosaic
02
Thermal dataset
03
LiDAR point cloud
04
DSM
05
DTM
06
Contour lines
07
3D model
08
GIS project
09
Change detection
10
Environmental map
11
Technical report
12
ThermoBericht
Projects & partnerships
For projects where spatial data makes a difference
We are looking for projects and partnerships with organisations that want to use drone and geodata for better technical or spatial decisions.
MunicipalitiesEnergy utilitiesPV companiesIndustryEngineering & planning firmsInfrastructure operatorsWater managementEnvironmental organisationsResearch & universitiesNGOsDevelopment organisationsEU-funded projects
Our direction
Energy, buildings, infrastructure, water, environment and urban development are interconnected. We bring together sensors, geodata and expertise to make complex relationships visible and usable.
CAPTURE.UNDERSTAND.ANALYSE.DECIDE.
Project enquiry
What information are you missing from the air?
Whether thermal inspection, LiDAR point cloud, terrain model, GIS dataset, environmental monitoring or an individual project idea – we are happy to discuss your question and the right technology.
Germany · Kosovo · Western Balkans