Sorair & ASEL install the Soranet Pilot™ at a GOLDBECK SOLAR Site Near Northamptonshire
Sorair Technologies announces the installation of the Soranet Pilot™ drone automation software at a Goldbeck Solar site near Northamptonshire as part of an ongoing commercial contract with the help of top security company, ASEL (Argenbright Security Europe Limited).
This deployment marks a milestone for Sorair Technologies, as it is the first solar farm site in its portfolio, bringing a greater variety of use cases that the Soranet™ can fulfil.
Improving Security & Facilities Management On Solar Farms Under Sorair Flight School
This deployment represents another milestone for Sorair Flight School, which operates under Sorair’s CAA-recognised Operational Authorisation for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.
Since their UK-Wide approvals from the CAA in 2025, Sorair has been able to self-declare its BVLOS activities under a UK-wide Visual Mitigation (VM) framework, in full alignment with CAA regulations. Goldbeck Solar will start its operations using the BVLOS (VM) framework and will then graduate to performing full-BVLOS operations under the CAA’s BVLOS (AAE) Atypical Air Environments framework once authorisation has been granted from the CAA.
Sorair received the first grouped Atypical approvals in the UK from the CAA in Nov 2025, and will be using the same strategy and framework to deliver on the approvals for Goldbeck Solar. For more information on our BVLOS AAE approvals, please click the link here: https://sorair.co.uk/sorair-technologies-granted-first-bvlos-atypical-approvals-from-the-caa-for-multiple-locations-across-the-country/
Stakeholder Involvement - Sorair, ASEL, & GOLDBECK SOLAR
This deployment and ongoing operations involve 4 stakeholders:
- Sorair Technologies – Developers of the Soranet Pilot™ – a drone automation software, as well as authorised representatives for all BVLOS operations under Sorair flight school.
- ASEL – A Top 10 renowned UK security technology/guarding company specialising in integrated security solutions that is a certified DJI distributor & installer for DJI Enterprise, including Dock systems. (www.asel.co.uk)
- GOLDBECK SOLAR – An international company specialising in the turnkey construction of industrial, commercial, and large photovoltaic systems. The range of services covers the entire value chain from project development, construction, operation, and maintenance of the plant to selective project financing. (www.goldbecksolar.com)
- SiteMark – The developers of the SiteMark AI analytics software used to identify which solar panels are defective, faulty or broken, so that site managers can proactively respond and schedule engineers to fix the issues. (www.sitemark.com)
Soranet x SiteMark - How does it work in practice?
The drones perform their routine patrols directly over the solar panels, capturing detailed images of each panel. The images are gathered together in a 2D orthomosaic and processed by SiteMark’s AI analytics software and thermal image layering to detect defects in the solar panels.
‘Maintaining a proactive approach to solar panel inspections is the best way to ensure that the site operates at optimal levels, keeping energy generation and storage at peak levels throughout the lifecycle of the solar farm.’ – Nick Bartlett, O&M Manager at Goldbeck Solar
“ASEL already operates an impressive portfolio of solar farms, with robust measures in place for both temporary and permanent security. The introduction of DJI Dock systems represents a true step-change in how these sites are managed. This technology will not only redefine security patrol and rapid response capabilities but also empower O&M teams to maintain assets of such vast size, scope, and scale with unprecedented efficiency and precision.”
— Frazer Clark, Transformation & Strategy Director
Closing Remarks
‘This deployment is a major opportunity for Sorair to demonstrate the breadth of industries that can benefit from drone automations for security, plus facilities management procedures.
We look forward to building on these learnings — continuing to develop safe, compliant, and scalable drone solutions that support the next generation of solar farm facilities management and site security operations.’ – Kunmi Oludoyi, CEO of Sorair Technologies
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About GOLDBECK SOLAR
GOLDBECK SOLAR’s vision is to develop solutions that protect the climate and are in harmony with nature, thus ensuring the basis for a healthy, vibrant and sustainable planet.
Founded in 2001, the company is part of the GOLDBECK SOLAR Group and a leading global provider of EPC and O&M services.
Founded in 2018, the group of companies specialises in the turnkey construction of large photovoltaic power plants for open spaces or industrial and commercial roofs. The range of services covers the entire value chain of a solar project, from project development and financing to the construction and integration of storage technologies, technical operation and asset management of the plants and the direct sale of clean energy.
Today, the GOLDBECK SOLAR Group employs over 550 people in 12 countries and has built 4 GW of solar power plants in 20 countries. The company is constantly growing and promotes an inspiring and diverse work culture.
Further information can be found at https://goldbecksolar.com/en/
About Sorair Technologies
Sorair Technologies is a VC-backed, UK-based company that helps Industrial companies save on labour costs while enhancing operations by providing Drone Automation Software, that leverages existing infrastructure such as sensors, cameras, smoke/fire alarms to manage and detect threats; while enabling additional automation through the integration of autonomous vehicles to patrols sites, respond to threats and gather granular data for law enforcement, insurance providers and industrial site managers.
To understand more about Sorair’s provisions and offerings, please visit Sorair’s website at https://www.sorair.co.uk to book a demo or request to speak with the team.
