What are the benefits of using drones and the iHawk asset visualisation software for power grid inspection campaigns?

Safety.

With tens of thousands of tall high-voltage structures to inspect, it is vital to mitigate the risks associated with personnel getting close and personal to the asset. The use of drones for these types of inspections takes personnel out of harm’s way and ensures a safe working environment while also delivering high-quality asset information.

 Quality of data and reduced task duration.

We implement a structured capture process that aligns with client inspection requirement and schedule. This is key to ensuring an efficient and effective inspection regime and minimises time on site for capture as well as downtime for operational assets. But what do you do with all of the data?

 Value of information.

A power grid inspection campaign could millions of images captured, all of which needs to be managed, streamlined into reports, and actioned to determine the overall health status of the electricity network.

With the ability to digest and visualise data from drones, helicopters, linesmen, IOT devices, and to integrate with existing EDMS, CMMS, or ERP systems, iHawk provides a clear situational awareness of the full network and facilitates evidence-based decision-making to successfully support power grid operators to manage audit trails, prioritise maintenance, plan resources and schedule work order activities.