Overview
Scanifly provides a cloud-based platform for solar project development that uses drone imagery and photogrammetry to create to-scale, 3D models of site locations. It automates and centralizes the entire project workflow from sales and site surveying to engineering, design, and installation, with a subscription-based model that offers tools for PV system layout, shade analysis, energy production simulations, and lender- and regulator-approved analyses. The service integrates with other solar tools (e.g., plan set portals and financial analysis software) and includes an educational Academy for drone pilots. Scanifly differentiates itself by consolidating all project stages into one workflow, enabling faster survey and design (reported reductions up to 90%), improved installation accuracy, and safer field operations. The company aims to streamline the solar value chain, increase efficiency, and help contractors deliver projects more quickly and reliably.
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What believers are saying
- CertainTeed's March 2026 partnership expands Scanifly into premium solar roofing workflows.
- EnergySage, Pipe Solar, Enerflo, and IronRidge integrations widen distribution and stickiness.
- Scanifly is hiring a Head of Engineering, signaling continued product investment.
What critics are saying
- Scanifly raised only $12 million; no new round since April 2022.
- A 23-person team faces larger rivals like Aurora Solar and OpenSolar.
- If SunStyle and partner integrations stall, Scanifly becomes a niche feature, not a platform.
What makes Scanifly unique
- CertainTeed chose Scanifly as SunStyle's exclusive design platform in March 2026.
- Scanifly combines drone-verified models with remote PrelimDesign and install-ready outputs.
- IronRidge and Enerflo integrations reduce duplicate solar design and operations work.
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