Hummingdrone
Hummingdrone develops autonomous inspection drones, specialized in providing aerial insight solutions for renewable energy, including solar facility management.
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Based in Istanbul, Turkey, Hummingdrone was co-founded in May 2019 by Orkun Asa and Ipek Gorgec. The company operates at the intersection of renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and robotics, providing aerial insight solutions primarily for the solar energy industry. Its business model is centered on leveraging proprietary autonomous drone technology and a sophisticated AI platform to enhance the efficiency and performance of solar power plants.
Hummingdrone's core offering is an end-to-end inspection service for solar facilities. This involves deploying autonomous drones equipped with thermal and high-resolution cameras to capture detailed aerial data. The collected imagery is then processed by their AI-powered software, "INSPECT". This platform creates a digital twin of the solar assets, enabling precise monitoring down to individual panels. Its key features include automated anomaly detection with a claimed 99% accuracy, classification of malfunctions, impact calculation to quantify production losses, and root cause analysis. This data-driven approach allows clients—such as solar asset owners, O&M providers, EPCs, and equipment manufacturers—to move from periodic to predictive maintenance, optimize operations, and increase their return on investment.
The company has secured funding through multiple rounds, including participation from investors like Keiretsu Forum Turkey, İTÜ ARI Teknokent, and the European Union. These investments have supported the company's growth, R&D, and plans for international expansion. Hummingdrone's valuation has seen a notable increase, reflecting investor confidence, with a recent round placing its valuation at $6 million.
Keywords: solar energy, drone inspection, renewable energy, asset management, AI analytics, photovoltaic inspection, aerial insights, digital twin, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, Turkey, CleanTech, industrial drones, O&M services, EPC services, solar plant optimization, thermal imaging, robotics, energy sector, Orkun Asa, Ipek Gorgec, INSPECT platform, Keiretsu Forum, İTÜ ARI Teknokent