Drone Inspections for High-Voltage Transmission Towers

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Inspecting high-voltage transmission towers and overhead lines presents logistical, safety, and operational challenges. Traditional methods (manual climbing, helicopters, rope access) are expensive, dangerous, and often restricted by safety or outage windows. Detecting issues like cracked insulators, corrosion, hot joints, structural deformation or loose bolts early is difficult with visual inspection alone.

SkyeBase offers drone-based inspection services for high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Using high-resolution visual and thermal imaging, LiDAR/photogrammetry, automated flight paths and AI-driven defect detection, we deliver detailed assessments without shutting down lines or exposing personnel to heights. Our reports include 3D models, risk classification, visual evidence, and maintenance recommendations.

Pre-inspection Planning
Map tower locations, flight paths, regulatory and safety clearances; plan for minimal operational disruption.
Flight & Data Capture
Deploy drones to collect visual, thermal, LiDAR or high-density imagery across towers, conductors, insulators, joints.
Image & Sensor Analysis
Process data, stitch image sets, build 3D/photogrammetric models; apply AI or expert analysis to highlight defects, hotspots, corrosion.
Reporting & Prioritisation
Provide digital, structured reports, ranking issues by severity, with images or videos; cost estimates and suggestions for remediation.
Baseline & Trend Tracking
Store data for future comparisons, enabling tracking of deterioration, scheduling of maintenance before failures.

Safer inspections: avoid manual climbing, reduce exposure to live lines.
Cost reduction: less helicopter/rope-access work, less downtime.
Faster inspections and repeatable quality through automated flight plans.
Early detection of defects → fewer unplanned outages.
Consistent data and analytics over time to drive decision making.

Systems Reliability Improved: reduced failure risk on critical infrastructure.
Optimised Maintenance Budgets: repairs scheduled based on defect severity and trend data.
Operational Efficiency: inspections can often be done without full line outages.
Asset Lifecycle Management: informed decisions on refurbishment or replacement.
Safety as a Priority: lowering risk for inspection teams, complying with regulation and standards.

Discover how our advanced inspection solutions can enhance your operations. Request a quote today and experience the benefits of fast, accurate, and cost-efficient inspections firsthand.

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