Aerial Drone Inspections for Electric Utilities

PLP provides safe and reliable drone inspection services for utility assets, including transmission and distribution power lines, substations, and generation facilities. By utilizing PLP's 75+ years of industry experience, our Inspection Services solution provides the expertise and knowledge needed to capture, analyze, and assess the condition of utility assets, including conductors, insulators, hardware, poles, towers, and rights-of-way.

75+ Years of Industry Experience
Newest Generation of Aircraft and Sensor Payloads
Cataloged, High-Resolution E/O and IR Imagery
Advanced Data Processing
Real-Time Inspection Progress Dashboard
GIS-Mapped Results
Actionable Spreadsheets and Summary Reports
Insured, Part 107-Licensed and Experienced Pilots

T&D Asset Inspections from the Industry Experts

PLP Inspection Services utilizes advanced data capture methods, UAS technology, experienced field crews, industry-leading software, and detailed analysis from expert engineers to provide utilities with the industry’s most comprehensive asset management solution.

Image Collection

PLP Inspection Services utilizes unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with infrared and electro-optical cameras to capture asset images and survey information.

Field Engineer

Throughout the inspection process, an on-site industry engineer monitors the images in real-time and directs certified drone pilots to potential reliability concerns, ensuring the data collected is accurate and timely.

GIS Services

Data is uploaded to PLP’s secure servers, and a geographic information specialist maps the results, assigning images to appropriate structures within the system.