Case Studies

Data’s Journey — Part 1: Planning

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.

Tips and Tricks from the Field for Safe and Efficient Drone Inspections

Master the art of drone inspections: execute safe, efficient flights and capture crystal-clear data with our expert field tips and tricks.

Automated Flight Planning — the First Step to Revolutionizing Your Inspection Program

Drone technology has revolutionized the physical infrastructure inspection industry, allowing for faster and safer inspections of hard-to-reach locations. However, to ensure the success of your inspection program, it’s critical to have a well-planned flight plan. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of automated flight planning and the key components of a successful flight plan.

Drone Inspections: The Future of Powerline Inspections

For decades, power companies have relied on traditional methods of inspecting their power lines, including ground and helicopter inspections. While these methods have proven effective in the past, they come with their own set of limitations and risks. In recent years, drone inspections have emerged as a more efficient, cost-effective, and safe alternative to traditional inspection methods.

Let’s Go Flying — An Introduction to Canadian Drone Laws, Registration, and Licenses

Detect has prepared the following article to get you quickly up to speed to operate drones (also referred to as a UAV — Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) legally and safely in Canada. All information below has been sourced directly from Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, and the National Research Council Canada.

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