FEATURED CASE STUDY

As our world becomes increasingly connected, the importance of maintaining and protecting vital infrastructure has never been more pronounced. Among these, power lines are crucial, forming the backbone of our electrical grid. Vegetation management is a critical aspect of maintaining these lines, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and efficient.

At Detect, we’re not just changing the inspection game; we’re completely overhauling it. Our first hand experience in the industry has revealed a critical flaw: the chaotic nature of information sources leading to inconsistent data and fragmented truths during inspections. The aftermath? A painstaking, almost Herculean effort to piece together a coherent narrative for a comprehensive inspection report.

In recent years, the increased frequency and severity of storms and wildfires, driven by climate change, have posed significant challenges to maintaining a reliable power supply. Severe weather episodes often disrupt power supply by damaging powerlines, necessitating a swift and effective inspection to restore electricity to the affected communities.

Maintaining and constructing transmission lines may seem straightforward, but ensuring adequate access for personnel and heavy equipment is often a complex task. Factors such as shifting terrains, vegetation growth, and recent weather events can all complicate access to these structures. Before work can commence, comprehensive and detailed access plans must be developed to guarantee both cost-effective and safe operations.

In a move set to revolutionize the utility industry, Canada’s Department of Transport is planning to introduce groundbreaking amendments to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) regulations by April 2025. These expected changes focus on Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) operations and an advanced pilot certification process.

Detect, in partnership with Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (NLH) and Stantec, is excited to introduce a new series: “Data’s Journey”. This is a five-part series that takes you behind the scenes of our critical inspection processes. We’ll provide you with a deep dive into each of our steps, starting from the initial planning phase to visualizing collected and organized data on our platform, SCOPE.

Detect, in partnership with Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (NLH) and Stantec, is excited to introduce a new series: “Data’s Journey”. This is a five-part series that takes you behind the scenes of our critical inspection processes. We’ll provide you with a deep dive into each of our steps, starting from the initial planning phase to visualizing collected and organized data on our platform, SCOPE.

Detect, in partnership with Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (NLH) and Stantec, is excited to introduce a new series: “Data’s Journey”. This is a five-part series that takes you behind the scenes of our critical inspection processes. We’ll provide you with a deep dive into each of our steps, starting from the initial planning phase to visualizing collected and organized data on our platform, SCOPE.

Detect, in partnership with Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro (NLH) and Stantec, is excited to introduce a new series: “Data’s Journey”. This is a five-part series that takes you behind the scenes of our critical inspection processes. We’ll provide you with a deep dive into each of our steps, starting from the initial planning phase to visualizing collected and organized data on our platform, SCOPE.