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At American Drone Industries, we are pioneering the use of drone technology for crucial infrastructure inspections. Using drones for utility inspections has exploded. As drones become more advanced and cost-effective, they are proving to be an invaluable tool for utility companies to inspect essential equipment like power lines, pipelines, and towers.
Drones provide clear advantages over traditional manual inspection methods. Equipped with high-tech cameras and sensors, they can access extremely isolated or confined infrastructure that human inspectors simply cannot. For example, drones can easily navigate to the top of a remote, towering electrical pole and provide detailed imagery of wires, transformers, and other critical components. Their small size allows them to squeeze into tight spots along pipelines and other systems that could otherwise only be inspected with difficult climbing, scaffolding, or partial disassembly.
Besides reach, drones for inspections also give utility companies excellent visibility and imagery of their infrastructure. Our top-of-the-line models are outfitted with 4K cameras and specialized sensors like multi-spectrum, optical zoom, and thermal cameras. This modern suite of equipment paired with an aerial perspective allows inspectors to thoroughly examine infrastructure remotely from all angles with tremendous precision and image quality
The ability for rapid and nimble deployment is another way drones outperform legacy inspection solutions. Rather than schedule days or weeks of costly inspection outings, drones can take flight on short notice across extreme distances to collect vital infrastructure data. This maximizes productivity and ensures issues can be identified early before causing significant disruption.
As longtime drone experts catering to major utility and energy companies, American Drone Industries brings industry-leading experience, technology, reliability, and safety standards. Our seasoned team of fully-certified drone pilots understands the unique inspection challenges for electrical grids, pipelines, towers, and accompanying infrastructure. We adapt the most advanced drone solutions available to each client’s specific needs and requirements. This has allowed us to stand out as utility industry leaders in the United States leveraging drones for enhanced reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and planning.
The benefits of drones for infrastructure inspection will only accelerate as the technology continues improving. Superior access, visibility, frequency, and productivity means utility companies can keep mission-critical systems running optimally while controlling costs. Contact American Drone Industries to implement an advanced inspection drone program customized for your infrastructure needs today.
