Overhead Lines Drone Thermography Inspection

Overhead Electrical Lines Aerial Inspection

You’re likely already using thermal imaging to diagnose utility problems. Putting thermal in the air adds a new dimension to your inspection. Drones let you safely inspect from the ground. Keeping your crew out of harm’s way during inspection will keep them working on the important repairs and maintenance needed. Aerial inspection will also help you catch problems before a shutdown occurs, keeping you ahead of the game and never offline.

The importance of regular inspections and timely maintenance is crucial to reduce resource input, keep costs down, and restore electricity quickly. Today’s methods, however, are suboptimal. Most power grid operators rely on a combination of on-the-ground staff and low-flying helicopters to inspect their power lines.

To utilize the drone as an effective operational tool, you also need a top-notch software for data gathering, analyzing and reporting. When these components are in place and able to communicate seamlessly, you will start seeing lower costs, safer work procedures, and, consequently, better overall results for your company.