Hepta Airborne has years of experience in operating drones for power line inspection. We have used drones for inspections on three continents and in all sorts of environments and conditions. Based on the know-how gathered during those operations, we have created this guide to give you an overview of the best drones for power line inspection.

DTEK Grids is equipping its DSOs’ inspection teams with drones and analyzing power lines in a specialized platform. Through investments into innovative solutions, they have been able to upgrade their inspection capabilities and workflow. 

EAM Netz, a German network operator, recently concluded tests in the Rheinland Pfalz region, where the goal was to compare traditional power line inspections with novel drone-based solutions. As the importance of electricity is growing in our lives, so does the need for dependable and well-maintained power line infrastructure. Technical innovations could help to ensure that in the future.

As the developers of the best-in-class power line inspection platform uBird, Hepta Airborne knows everything about data analysis. To help you collect the best images during your drone power line inspections, we have put together a simple guide to walk you through the basics.

In the autumn of 2021, Hepta Airborne helped Latvia's leading distribution system operator, Sadales tīkls to conduct tests with drones. Their inspection teams were equipped with drones, taught how to fly them effectively and how to take photos of power lines with them.

In the spring of 2021, Hepta Airborne conducted drone-based storm inspections for the Finnish DSO Kymenlaakson Sähköverkko.