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After Hurricane #Helene made landfall, I saw an opportunity to flex the Skydio X10's night flying capabilities in full force, assessing damage to power lines throughout Ohio, West Virginia, and Virginia at NIGHT. The new #NightSense technology surpassed all expectations!
Excited to share a major milestone at Southern California Edison (SCE)! We’ve implemented Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) to enhance our visual inspections of power substations. Pioneering advancements like this ensure we deliver reliable energy while staying ahead in utility innovation. Big thanks to our AirOps and Perdictive Maintenance Assessment (PMA) team. Check out the video to see it in action!
Garland Water Utilities took our new Skydio drone out this week for a test drive to inspect a water tower. The team is pretty excited for all of the possibilities we have in mind for inspecting assets. The resolution is amazing and thermal imaging will be a great assistant. #UAS #innovation #criticalinfrastructure
...Enter the Skydio X10D with its 3D Scan feature. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. The drone navigated just above the waterline, in windy conditions no less, capturing intricate infrastructure details beneath the deck—all while mapping from zenith (straight up). It’s a perspective I couldn’t achieve with other drones.
I’m a firm believer that technology is becoming the bridge to safer operations at emergency scenes. I created this video to show the importance of high resolution #Thermal Imaging on a drone. Especially for #HazMat incidents. In the video you will see side by side views from the Skydio X10 of an above ground fuel container where the floating roof failed and sank into 4 Million gallons of gasoline during Hurricane Milton. The gasoline, exposed to the sun and air, began to vaporize. Looking at the side by side videos (both shot at the same time) the visible light camera is unable to see the vapors being produced however the thermal imaging camera on the drone can. The temperature differences between the vapor and the air is very minimal however the radiometric thermal camera on the drone can see even the slightest changes in temperature. This info is extremely valuable to the decision makers as we are able to see the height of the vapors and direction of travel all from a safety of our command post.
Really Impressed with the recent updates from Skydio on Remote Flight Deck. We tested tonight in District 7 (Los Angeles) on SR-91, with the UAS operator (me) in Northern California.
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
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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How customers are using Skydio to do more
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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Pasco County now deploying over 20 drones on patrol, daily
Tulsa Fire Department makes history with largest-ever drone response to chemical fire
Drones now responding to calls for service in Las Vegas
Dominion Energy has waivers fast-tracked to deploy docked drones on three sites.
Drone helps resolve mental health crisis in high-rise hotel.
Drone helps officers arrest two suspects following chase.
NYPD launches Drone as First Responder program.
Drone helps EMS locate an elderly hiker having a heart attack.
Chicago Police Department busts armed robbery ring.
OKCPD pioneering DFR operations in law enforcement.
Tulsa Fire Department deploys drones for disaster response, search and rescue.
Pasco County Sheriff's Office drone pilot locates missing child.
NYPD Transit deploys drones to combat dangerous subway surfing.
Flagler County Sheriff safely pursues suspects with drone-first response.
Alaska DOT & PF launches drone program to assist communities during emergencies.
Caltrans deploys off-grid dock near California / Mexico border.
Drone clears recovered stolen vehicle.
Akron PD uses thermal imaging from X10 to locate burglars.
OKCPD brings its Drone as First Responder program to the state fair.
AEP deploys autonomous drones to optimize outage response.
Landslide area safely inspected only hours after severe storms.
Sumner County first responders using drones to save lives.
PG&E enhances worker safety with remote asset monitoring.
OKCPD uses drone to locate a man who was attacked in a ravine
Drone helps save a life during a deadly hostage standoff in Florida.
Miami Beach PD advances community safety with Drone as First Responder program.
ComEd expands drone program with Skydio X10.
The Future of First Response: Oklahoma City Police Department's Drone Initiative
Construction site patrol times reduced 90% with automated aerial robotics.
Stantec cuts time and costs in half for major bridge inspection.
AVECC reduces substation inspection time by 50%.
Aerial bridge inspections and 3D modeling reduced costs by 30%.
Stantec conducts vital bridge inspections, helps keep Interstate 80 moving.
JIW grew its bridge inspection business 70x in 12 months.
Firmatek meets the challenge of inspecting 10,000 poles in a week.
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