A startup based in Southeast Virginia has developed a fleet of drones that can help support utility providers in emergency situations. As Jonas recently demonstrated, snowstorms and other natural phenomena can be a nightmare for utility companies and their customers. Instead of calling on all available resources during a severe storm, utility providers may soon be able to use drones instead.
HAZON Solutions is a company that is using drones to restore power and prevent further damage in the event of a storm. During an emergency, companies can use the drones to check power lines, bridges and other vital infrastructure. Using drones to carry out the precision inspections allows companies to save time and energy inspecting each location in person. The information can then be used to determine necessary restoration efforts and how best to deploy personnel.
The technology ultimately helps keeps humans out of harm's way, while carrying out necessary emergency services.
Utility-Supporting Drones
These Drones Can Be Used to Support Utility Providers in Emergencies
Trend Themes
1. Emergency Response Drones - Drone technology is being used in emergency situations, like storms, to support critical infrastructure inspections.
2. Precision Inspections - Drone technology is advancing precision inspections of critical infrastructure like power lines and bridges during extreme weather events.
3. Drone Fleet Management - Drone technology can be used to manage fleets that respond quickly to emergencies and support critical infrastructure inspections during extreme weather events.
Industry Implications
1. Utilities & Energy - Utility companies can use drones in emergency situations to support inspections and restoration efforts, and ultimately reduce restoration time.
2. Aerospace & Defense - Drones can be developed and deployed by the aerospace and defense industry to support emergency response services for critical infrastructure inspections.
3. Logistics & Transportation - Logistics and transportation industry can leverage drones as part of their emergency response plans to ensure critical infrastructure, like transportation routes and bridges, are safe and accessible during natural disasters.