<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Thermal Payloads Blog</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/</link><description>Thermal camera selection and integration guides.</description><language>en</language><item><title>Thermal camera for a drone: add a payload or buy a complete system?</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/choosing-a-thermal-camera-for-your-drone/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/choosing-a-thermal-camera-for-your-drone/</guid><description>Choose a thermal drone setup for inspection or live observation. Compare retrofit feasibility, installed weight, required files and the full integration cost.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Can this thermal gimbal work on your drone? An integration checklist</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/drone-payload-integration-checklist/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/drone-payload-integration-checklist/</guid><description>A go/no-go checklist for UAV engineers covering mounting, startup power, command protocols, video delivery and acceptance evidence before ordering a thermal payload.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>320 vs 640 thermal resolution: calculate the detail at your flight distance</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-camera-resolution-pixel-count/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-camera-resolution-pixel-count/</guid><description>Work out scene width and pixels on a target before choosing a thermal camera. Includes a 50 m lens comparison and the limits of digital zoom and measurement range.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Radiometric thermal files: how to check a camera before buying</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/radiometric-thermal-camera-data-explained/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/radiometric-thermal-camera-data-explained/</guid><description>A practical sample-file test for inspection teams: distinguish thermal video, temperature overlays and radiometric data your reporting software can reanalyse.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Plan a solar-panel drone inspection that produces actionable findings</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-drone-inspection-planning/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-drone-inspection-planning/</guid><description>For inspection contractors and solar asset managers: agree the deliverable, check acquisition conditions and turn thermal observations into a traceable maintenance list.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A thermal inspection report template: record more than the hot spot</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-inspection-load-and-context/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-inspection-load-and-context/</guid><description>A reusable finding record for inspection teams, with fields for asset identity, load, conditions, image settings and follow-up so thermal observations can be compared.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How to test a thermal drone camera demo before you buy</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-camera-training-operator-workflow/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-camera-training-operator-workflow/</guid><description>An operator-led demo plan for thermal payload buyers: test live controls, realistic target detail, recording, file retrieval and recovery on the actual receiving system.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Repeat thermal monitoring: build a record the next shift can use</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-monitoring-after-a-solar-farm-fire/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-monitoring-after-a-solar-farm-fire/</guid><description>For asset managers and authorised monitoring teams: a thermal observation log that preserves location, capture conditions, comparisons and handover responsibilities.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Before buying a thermal drone payload: turn examples into an evaluation plan</title><link>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-imaging-x-field-notes-september-2026/</link><guid>https://thermalcamerafordrone.com/blog/thermal-imaging-x-field-notes-september-2026/</guid><description>A buyer’s guide to using thermal imaging examples: map the job to required files, operator tasks and integration evidence, then compare quotes on the same basis.</description><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>