Drones for the energy industry and utilities

  • 24/7 autonomous monitoring of extensive power grids
  • Instant detection of faults in hard-to-reach areas
  • Enhanced safety for utility workers
  • AI-powered predictive maintenance
Drones for the energy industry and utilities
  • 24/7 autonomous monitoring of extensive power grids
  • Instant detection of faults in hard-to-reach areas
  • Enhanced safety for utility workers
  • AI-powered predictive maintenance



Drones for the energy industry and utilities
  • 24/7 autonomous monitoring of vast areas
  • Rapid response to emergencies and incidents
  • Enhanced situational awareness for law enforcement
  • Cost-effective alternative to traditional surveillance methods

Enhance the efficiency of power line and utility infrastructure maintenance with drones

Aerial inspection of power transmission lines and tower

UAVs can inspect thousands of power line towers in a week, quickly covering vast distances. Drones help identify the structure and condition of insulators, conductors, vibration dampers, the presence of anti-corrosion coating on towers, and any foreign objects.

Using AI, they can measure the width of right-of-ways and forest areas, identifying trees that may fall onto power line elements.

Remote inspections of electrical substations

Microavia drones are equipped with cameras featuring 30x optical zoom and thermal imaging cameras with long-focus lenses. This enables the tracking of thermal signatures and detection of potential threats or equipment malfunctions: overheating transformers, loose connections, or wildlife intrusions.
Remote inspections of electrical substations
Microavia drones are equipped with cameras featuring 30x optical zoom and thermal imaging cameras with long-focus lenses. This enables the tracking of thermal signatures and detection of potential threats or equipment malfunctions: overheating transformers, loose connections, or wildlife intrusions.

Comprehensive asset management with UAVs

AI and machine learning integration allows for automated analysis of collected data. Receive real-time information for inventory purposes and identify equipment requiring maintenance or replacement.

Additionally, drones assist in monitoring construction projects or power grid modernization efforts.

Ensuring the safe work of electrical technicians and other specialists

Worker safety is a priority in the utility sector, but according to the ILO, 395 million workers suffer occupational injuries annually. Drones reduce risks by conducting hazardous inspections in hard-to-reach areas instead of humans, assessing infrastructure conditions and transmitting data in real-time.
Ensuring the safe work of electrical technicians and other specialists
Worker safety is a priority in the utility sector, but according to the ILO, 395 million workers suffer occupational injuries annually. Drones reduce risks by conducting hazardous inspections in hard-to-reach areas instead of humans, assessing infrastructure conditions and transmitting data in real-time.

Emergency response and natural disaster recovery with UAVs

Drones help assess damage after natural disasters by collecting data in hazardous areas. They can be rapidly deployed and used to assist emergency services. The use of drones minimizes downtime and accelerates power restoration.

Learn more about how drones help in dealing with natural disasters and other emergencies →
Learn more about how Microavia drones
operate in the power industry

Microavia drone-in-a-box: advanced technologies
for the utilities and electrical power industry


  • Minimum pause in operation

    It takes 90 seconds to swap the battery and the drone is back in operation
  • Scalability

    Scalable for long borders, works perfectly in difficult terrains. 1 drone in a box per 10 km
  • Day/Night operations

    IR camera for targets highlighting and night operations
  • Automatic/Manual operations

    Switch from automatic to manual control for following a suspicious object

Technical specifications

65 km/h
max air speed
90 sec
automatic battery replacement
45 min
flight time without recharging
-20°C to +50°C
operation at temperatures
>90%
object detection accuracy with a probability
10 x 4 km
recommended coverage area for 1 DIB
Technical
specifications
65 km/h
max air speed
90 sec
automatic battery replacement
45 min
flight time without recharging
-20°C to +50°C
operation at temperatures
>90%
object detection accuracy with a probability
10 x 4 km
recommended coverage area for 1 DIB

AI technologies enhance the efficiency of energy infrastructure management

  • Avoid human factor error in the operation. Hundreds of km survey controlled by AI that provide precise and accurate information to the operator.
  • Advanced AI landing system with a proprietary algorithm.
  • AI assisted battery replacement algorithm to ensure best care for the battery.
  • Autonomous hazard detection with position, timestamp and classification database.
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and utility infrastructure to Microavia's drones

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