How drones are changing the power industry？

How Drones Are Changing the Game in Power Line Construction Planning

Planning for power line construction is no easy task. Without precise location data, it can be hard to align BIM (Building Information Modeling) designs, vector maps, and satellite images. This usually means extra time and manpower just to get everything lined up.

Another challenge is figuring out the safe distance between power lines and nearby buildings in the design phase. Without a real-life model of the site, accurate measurements are tricky, which can lead to differences between the design and the actual site. This gap makes it harder to see if the plans meet safety standards.

Advantages of Survey and Design in Power Line Construction Planning.

Using drones to map large areas and collect comprehensive and accurate data. Project teams can optimize the design of power lines using precise geographic coordinates.

Site Surveys

Cost-effective drone systems can help project teams perceive reality and collect large amounts of measurement data for large construction projects.

How Drones Help Overcome These Issues

Drones make it easier by flying over sites to quickly create 3D models of potential power line routes. With accurate location data, drones help build 3D models that fit easily into BIM designs

The 3D models from drones are also compatible with different GIS (Geographic Information System) software, so teams can design safer, more efficient routes without needing to do as many manual

Our industrial drones are already making an impact here. We’ve teamed up with government partners, and our drones are currently being used in power line projects. The results are amazing, reducing labor and saving resources. These collaborative data show that drones are improving transmission line construction and making the entire transmission line construction better and better.