Scanifly
5.7/10Solar PV design and field operations software that turns drone imagery and remote imagery into 3D models, shading analysis and permit-ready designs for solar installers.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
Scanifly is a US solar design platform for residential and commercial PV contractors. It has two design workflows. PrelimDesign builds remote sales designs from satellite or Nearmap imagery and uses LiDAR data for shading. DroneDesign builds a measured 3D model of the site from geo-tagged photos taken by any GPS-equipped drone. The model is used to verify and refine the design after the sale, with Viewshed shading and production estimates. A Simple Design environment is aimed at sales reps. The Scanifly Mobile app for iOS and Android adds digital checklists for structural, electrical and property data, plus annotated photos. Since June 2026, checklists can also be edited on the web. A paid Design Services team produces plan sets, and contractors without a drone can pay to have the survey outsourced. Scanifly does not publish subscription prices and asks buyers to book a demo. Some imagery, such as Nearmap, is charged through credits. Integrations focus on racking and sales tools: a direct API link to IronRidge Design Assistant launched in January 2026, along with exports to Pegasus, K2 Systems and EcoFasten, and connections to Enerflo and Pipe. Several state programs and lenders, including NYSERDA, MassCEC and the CEC, accept its shading reports. The platform suits installers who already run, or want to build, a drone survey program and care about measured as-built accuracy. The main limitation is scope. Reviewers note there is no native hourly yield simulation, branded proposal, CRM or financing portal, so most teams still need other tools. Drone flights also depend on pilot certification and the weather.
Our Rating
Who Scanifly is best for
Best software for Energy CompaniesGood fit
It is built specifically for solar PV installers and designers, covering sales, survey, design and install.
Solar contractors use it to cut roof climbs, measure sites and produce plan sets and racking layouts.
The free mobile app gives surveyors checklists and photo annotation, and drone flights replace manual roof measurement.
Less suited
Its few G2 reviews come from small installers, but quote-only pricing and the cost of a drone program add overhead.
Any geo-tagged drone imagery works, but the product is tied to solar design rather than general drone services.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- DroneDesign builds a measured 3D model from any GPS-equipped drone, which suits installers who want as-built accuracy over satellite estimates.
- Shading reports are accepted by several state programs and lenders, including NYSERDA, MassCEC, CEC and Austin Energy.
- A direct API integration with IronRidge Design Assistant (January 2026) sends panel layouts into racking design without redrawing.
- Remote prelim designs and drone-based final designs live in one tool, along with a free mobile survey app.
- Product updates ship regularly, such as web-editable checklists and photo albums inside the 3D scene in 2026.
Cons
- No public subscription pricing, so buyers must book a demo to get a quote.
- DroneDesign needs your own drone and a certified pilot, or an outsourced survey that costs extra and takes 3 to 5 business days.
- Reviewers report no native 8,760-hour yield simulation, branded proposals, CRM or financing portal.
- There are very few independent user reviews; G2 lists about two, and Capterra appears to have no listing.
Key Features
Scanifly Pricing
Custom (demo required)
- Nearmap imagery charged in credits
- DroneDesign from drone-captured 3D models
- Scanifly Mobile field app included with a design subscription
- PrelimDesign remote design from satellite, Nearmap and LiDAR data
Frequently Asked Questions
Scanifly does not publish subscription prices and asks prospects to book a demo. Some items, such as Nearmap imagery, are billed through credits.
No. Any drone that takes geo-tagged images with GPS and a camera works. Scanifly does not sell drones, but it offers help with choosing one and flying it. If you have no drone, it can arrange a paid survey.
Reviewers report that the Scanifly Mobile app for iOS and Android comes free with a design subscription. It covers checklists, photo annotation and site data capture.
It has a direct API integration with IronRidge Design Assistant and exports to racking tools such as Pegasus, K2 Systems and EcoFasten. Reviewers also mention connections to sales platforms such as Enerflo and Pipe.
It provides shading analysis and production modeling that several programs and lenders accept. Reviewers say it lacks a native 8,760-hour or P50/P90 simulation, so teams export to tools such as PVsyst or HelioScope for that.
Yes, through its paid Design Services team, which produces permit-ready plan sets from the captured model. Automatic CAD exports are also available.
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