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UAV Inspections

Efficiency Takes Flight

UAVs, commonly known as drones, allow us to safely and efficiently inspect lines and other equipment.

A person in a hard hat operates a drone near a road, with trees and a white truck in the background under a cloudy sky.

UAV Benefits

Saves Time and Expense

UAV inspections take a fraction of the time and cost of conventional inspections from the ground or helicopter.

Improves Reliability

UAV inspections allow us to quickly identify and address potential problems, such as overgrown vegetation or worn equipment.

Additional Benefits

UAVs also allow us to inspect and respond to storm damage more effectively, and even pull lines across water or difficult terrain.

What To Know

UAV line inspections occur throughout the year. All UAV flights are performed by FAA-licensed operators in accordance with FAA rules and regulations. These flights are for the sole purpose of inspecting our lines and equipment to maintain reliable power. If you have doubts about any drone flight you may see on your property, please call us at 1-800-521-6144 to confirm any work being done.

Types of Inspections

Distribution Integrity

We inspect the lines, transformers, poles and other equipment in the distribution system, which brings electricity from substations to homes and businesses.

Transmission Integrity

We inspect the components of the transmission system, which brings high-voltage power from generation facilities to our substations.

Substations

UAVs help monitor substations, which convert high-voltage power from transmission lines to lower-voltage power for distribution. Thermal imaging can quickly identify potential problems.

Vegetation

UAVs efficiently detect overgrown vegetation around electrical infrastructure for targeted maintenance trimming.