News about digitizing infrastructures and automating utility inspection with drones and AI

29.12.2021
Overview of 2021 by Hepta Airborne CEO Henri Klemmer
As another year is coming to a close, it is time to take a look back on what has been achieved, developed and done in Hepta over the past 12 months. And there is no better person for the job than the CEO of Hepta Airborne - Mr Henri Klemmer! So grab a hot beverage, click play and hear what has been going on behind the scenes!

29.11.2021
Testing the new DJI Mavic 3 drone for power line inspections
DJI recently released the newest version of their flagship camera drone, the Mavic 3. To get an overview of what has been developed and what new capabilities are present in the new Mavic, we ran it through different tests and simulated an ordinary workday in power line inspections.

03.11.2021
EAM Netz successfully tests drone-based inspection technology from Hepta Airborne
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.

02.11.2021
Drone power line inspection guide
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.

01.11.2021
Hepta Airborne conducts tests for Latvia’s leading distribution system operator
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.

20.10.2021
Airborne storm inspections over Finnish islands
In the spring of 2021, Hepta Airborne conducted drone-based storm inspections for the Finnish DSO Kymenlaakson Sähköverkko.