Robert Hart is the founder of LIDAR Drone Services, a nationwide aerial data firm specializing in advanced thermography and utility-scale solar inspections. In 2025 alone, he and his team inspected over 6 GW of solar assets across the United States.
Hart is certified in both aerial and handheld infrared thermography and focuses on building disciplined, performance-driven drone inspection programs that deliver actionable intelligence — not just imagery. His work emphasizes standardized flight parameters, data integrity, structured reporting workflows, and scalable operational models that support enterprise-level deployment.
He is the author of the newly released book, , Drone Thermography: The Field Guide To Success, which outlines best practices for proper thermal data capture and inspection discipline. Hart has presented at national industry conferences and teaches FAA Part 107 courses at the collegiate level, helping organizations and pilots build compliant, future-ready drone programs.