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This week the Oklahoma National Guard, with our partners, conducted a UAS exercise integrating multiple agencies drones into a single domestic emergency response / incident command. Interagency response, critical infrastructure protection and even maneuver warfighting capability in a drone ubiquitous era will demand dynamic airspace management architecture. We know this capability directly aligns with OKGuards dual missions of warfighting readiness and support to the Homeland. The exercise brought together the OKGuard, state and local agencies, and public-private UAS companies to establish a distributive common operating picture, allocate airspace to responding agencies, adapt to dynamic tasking and seek solutions to detect and avoid non-compliant drones in the response airspace, all while seeking to ensure public safety. This exercise and future iterations will mature the OKGuard’s role in responding to natural disasters across Oklahoma and prepare our junior leaders for the strategic environment to come.
🌟 The Power of Teamwork and Collaboration🌟 Skydio CEO Adam Bry was spot on when he said, “the people make the difference.” This event was a testament to that truth.
Meeting and connecting with so many amazing individuals from various utilities was truly inspiring. I had the pleasure of spending quality time with my buddy Peter from New York Power Authority and also had enriching conversations with representatives from Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Florida Power & Light, Duke Energy Corporation, Dominion Energy, Southern Company and many more. One of the key takeaways as usual is that we, as utilities, don’t have to compete. Collaboration and information sharing are essential for our collective success. By working together, we can achieve so much more and drive innovation in our industry. It wasn’t just about the utilities, though. I also had the chance to engage with first responders, videographers, and content creators who are making a real impact in their fields. Each interaction was a reminder of the incredible community we have and the power of collaboration. If anyone is interested in learning more about Southern California Edison (SCE) drone programs and governance, please feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to share insights and continue these valuable conversations. Thank you to everyone who made this event unforgettable. Looking forward to continuing these conversations and collaborations in the future!
Drones and other robotic devices have become increasingly important support elements to the success of Dominion Energy’s business operations. This week our team, along with our Electric Transmission business segment, and our partner, Skydio, received a Chair’s Excellence Award nomination for innovation for the deployment of Skydio’s entirely U.S. engineered, manufactured, and technology-equipped drone-in-a-box solution. This solution enables remote operation and maximizes our use of our company’s novel beyond line-of-sight authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration. Congratulations Thomas Butler and Matthew Rogers and the team of pilots who are making visions of the future a reality! Matthew GardnerThomas Chadwick#leadership#criticalinfrastructure
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, our port faced a major #HazMat incident when millions of gallons of gasoline were exposed due to storm damage to a fuel silo’s floating roof. This posed significant challenges in delivering much-needed fuel to the affected communities. Live #UAS video feeds were essential in ensuring worker safety and providing real-time monitoring for stakeholders across the state. A big thank you to the Skydio team—Chris Mauser, Matt Boerwinkle Corey Hitchcock and Tal Zaitsev—for their incredible support with additional gear, resources, and expertise over the last two days.
Your NYPD is leveraging drone technology to assist in the apprehension of subway surfers. This innovative technology has given your officers a vital edge and every apprehension is possibly another life saved.
Lee County EMS Chief Boyd took drone footage in Boca Grande to get eyes on the area. Lee County’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has already begun working on the island to clear roads of debris, sand and other hazards to ensure safety and accessibility for residents returning to the area post-Milton. We’re grateful for the community who heeded evacuation orders and has given our crews space to assess damage and begin recovery efforts.
Saving Lives From The Sky #Shoutout to our Aviation Section for receiving the Lifesaving Achievement Award from U.S. drone manufacturer Skydio. In March, OCSO units responded to a person in crisis on the 18th floor of a hotel. Remote Pilot Mario Rivera was able to position his drone outside the window of the hotel room, transmitting a live video that provided our SWAT Team, Watch Commanders and deputies on scene with the real-time intelligence they needed to save the person’s life. Amazing work and an honor well-deserved!
During Hurricane Milton, the Emergency Response Drone Team of ERC3 was prepared and capable of promptly assessing damage. Their efforts were crucial in providing the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with extensive data to coordinate push crews and other emergency services efficiently. #EmergencyResponse #DroneTechnology #HurricaneMilton
On blue sky days, drones fly regularly to collect performance data from our equipment and conduct routine inspections. Following a storm, drones play a more urgent role.
“I just inspected about 10 poles in the matter of two minutes,” said Joshua Ward, a Duke Energy unmanned aircraft system pilot. “[Linemen] have to stop at each pole and climb up on a lift, just to look at the top of the pole.”
Time saved during the assessment phase can cut restoration times for customers experiencing extended outages. As part of our Florida restoration efforts following Hurricane #Milton, Ward has been on the ground – with drone in air – gathering critical information to help crews perform their jobs faster and safer. In recent weeks, drones were deployed into the mountainous terrain of western North Carolina – made nearly inaccessible by #Helene’s destruction – to inspect damaged equipment, helping crews manage difficult conditions.
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Drones are invaluable in the first couple of days of a hurricane, assessing flooding, debris, and damage. One pilot with one drone can do what used to take squads of people to do.
We previously spent 60 hours flight time collecting topography for the pit. We now spend 4 hours with the Skydio...
We are safely patrolling construction sites where conditions change daily for three months, reducing site progress inspection from 1 hour to 10 minutes.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection was able to reduce manhunts to address an illegal group crossing from 5 hours to 10 minutes by sending in a drone to surveil prior to taking action.
We went from a team of 6-8 people to a team of 2-3 to scan and analyze the data.
We are able to inspect a pole every 20-30 seconds and decrease the project timeline to 1 week.
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