Our innovative inspection processes achieve better results by identifying more defects than traditional, ground-based inspections.
Actionable Insights
Unparalleled Value
Safety Beyond Compare
Remote Asset Inspections
Invaluable Insights at Your Fingertips
Success by the Numbers
800,000+
IMAGES ANALYZED
1,268
INTERRUPTIONS PREVENTED
40,368
CRITICAL ISSUES IDENTIFIED
Our Areas of Expertise
Aerial Overhead Line Inspections
- An inspection of overhead electrical lines using visual images captured by UAS and analyzed by engineers. Results are organized in a prioritized risk assessment report.
Wood Pole ITR
- Wood Pole Inspection, Treatment, and Reinforcement (ITR) program driven by a scientific approach utilizing non-destructive methods that deliver objective insights to optimize remedial maintenance procedures and extend the life of wood assets.
Vegetation Analysis
- Remote data collection and modeling identifies areas of encroachment, helps calculate volumetrics, analyzes impact on line corridors, and aids in optimizing maintenance schedules.
Thermographic Inspections
- Infrared (IR) imaging identifies overheating equipment and components which are not discernible through visual assessments alone. This service can be performed on transmission, distribution, and substation assets, as well as inside manholes, vaults, and to support special projects/studies.
Underground System Inspections
- Visual imagery and sensor data remotely collected by UAS/robotics to perform inspections of assets in confined and hazardous spaces, such as inside manholes and vaults.
Third-Party Attachments
- Visual inspection imagery is used to perform an inventory of all known and foreign third-party attachments to help audit compliance, collect revenues, and manage joint-use contracts.
Case Studies
Aerial vs Ground Comparison
Aerial vs Ground Comparison
Aerial vs Ground Inspections – more accurate condition detection with downstream benefits
202 Aerial v 136 Ground (48% better)
4 high priority issues only visible from above
Aerial provided clearer view for more accurate condition detection
Aerial has potential for downstream benefits
Private: Overhead Third-Party Attachments Audit
Private: Overhead Third-Party Attachments Audit
Third-party attachment audits are often tedious and offer little value to the utility beyond meeting FCC requirements. With limited time and…
4-day turnaround compared to 5-7 days- 12-17 aerial pictures compared to 3-5 from the ground
- LiDAR enables remote measurements
Private: Nuisance Trip Transmission Line Inspection
Private: Nuisance Trip Transmission Line Inspection
An electric co-op was experiencing nuisance trips on a segment of their transmission system which supports 3 substations that supply power to more than 15,000 members….
- Identified 3 blown lightning arresters and 1 broken static wire bond
- 4 hours compared to 40+ ground hours