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Electric transmission operations and power generation inspections
- Dominion Energy started using drones in 2014 for electric transmission operations and power generation inspections. Since then, our use of drones has grown exponentially, supporting operations at solar farms, construction sites, electric and gas right of ways, and facility inspections with many more uses on the horizon.
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Jun 30, 2020 · Since 2014, use of drones at Dominion has grown exponentially. Drones reduce the need for older methods of facility inspection such as flying helicopters and climbing power line structures, which are less safe, have a bigger carbon footprint or both.
May 8, 2023 · Drones are used to improve construction processes ensuring the site runs safely and smoothly. Before construction begins, they can survey the topography of a site to help with mapping and modeling. Drones can also be used to provide aerial views of the jobsite, machinery, and employees.
May 25, 2021 · Relying on ground teams and helicopters to inspect assets can lead to incorrect data, safety issues, and damage to the environment. Here’s how Dominion Energy improved all three metrics through a drone-based inspection solution.
Jul 6, 2022 · The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Dominion Energy Inc (NYSE: D) a pivotal approval to fly Skydio drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to inspect power generation...
- Akanksha Bakshi
Dominion will conduct its inspections with an aircraft from U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio with sophisticated, autonomous obstacle avoidance capabilities. That feature allows the drone to be safely flown in close proximity to structures.
May 5, 2021 · Dominion Energy works with PrecisionHawk to conduct drone-based inspections of its utility assets, saving time, money, and emissions.
May 11, 2023 · New waivers for Dominion Energy, under the FAA’s BEYOND program, allow the utility to conduct shielded operations with Skydio drones in a box system.
