EDS - Effective Drones

26/05/2026

Check out Soto Consulting Engineers latest post. We are super proud to partner up to deliver Safer, smarter, and more efficient inspections across heavy industry.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soto-engineers-and-project-managers_safer-smarter-and-more-efficient-inspections-activity-7464827665154314240-Xqto?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC8susBhvGUKV6s5KFG2014-T6ozC81Qe8

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Safer, smarter, and more efficient inspections are becoming a priority across heavy industry. Soto is proud to be working alongside Effective Drone Services and Murat Aydemir to support a more modern approach to asset inspections and auditing across mining, steel, cement, alumina, bulk materials han...

09/05/2026

Happy Mother’s Day! We want to thank each of you for the love and care you provide.

08/05/2026

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17/04/2026

The team completed our Aeronautical radio operator certificate “AROC” today. We can now officially communicate with local AirCraft. Compliance and safety standards are our non negotiable for EDS.

24/03/2026

Not an exact moon landing! But certified fun. Testing upgraded LiDAR for safer flights.

14/03/2026

Getting airborne on Saturday to ensure our corporate clients come back to a fresh work week!

13/03/2026

We finished another huge week out and about with Greta, doing our weekly maintenance on Friday afternoon. You can have a glimpse at how we get some of our environmentaly gentle fully biodegradable cleaning softwash applied to facades, roofs and solar panels. Friday funday.

09/03/2026

Save up to 25%!

Businesses are making significant investments in solar panels to reduce operational costs, particularly in New South Wales, where peak Time-of-Use (ToU) rates range from 33¢ to 55¢ per kWh.

Understanding the key differences between dirty and clean solar panels is crucial for maximising efficiency and savings:

- Energy Output: Dirty panels can suffer a 10–25% decrease in efficiency, directly affecting financial savings. A 2022 study indicated potential losses of up to 25%.

- Performance Impact: Heavy soiling, such as thick dust or bird droppings, can lead to a 30% reduction in efficiency.

- Long-Term Damage: Persistent dirt buildup can create "hot spots," resulting in permanent damage to the panel cells.

- Financial Impact: Reduced efficiency leads to higher electricity bills and longer payback periods for solar investments.

- Cleaning Frequency: It is generally recommended to clean panels once or twice a year.

Investing in regular maintenance can ensure that solar panels operate at their best, ultimately supporting cost savings and efficiency.

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Ranger 1 is now offical. As we love all things aeronautical , all our assets have call signs! I will post up Greta, Rover and Amelia soon