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From the Floor of InterGeo 2025: Axpo’s LINIA Software Suite Offers Complete Drone Powerline Inspection Solutions

As grid operators worldwide harness drone technology for the crucial, time-and-labor-intensive process of powerline inspection, Swiss power company Axpo has acquired comprehensive in-house systems and now offers these solutions across Europe and worldwide. Axpo showcased their suite of software services at Intergeo 2025, demonstrating tools designed to streamline powerline inspection using various drone platforms. Their […]

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Energy Leaders See UAVs as Critical to Protecting Aging Infrastructure

New survey shows North American utilities turning to drones as extreme weather and decaying infrastructure raise risks A new report from SwissDrones highlights how executives across North America’s energy sector are preparing for a future in which uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) play a central role in maintaining critical infrastructure. The Energy Infrastructure Index, based on […]

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National Grid Announces New Drone Inspection System in Partnership with Sees.Ai

British power provider National Grid has launched the world’s first centralized, autonomous aerial inspection capability for electricity infrastructure. This marks a major milestone in its digital journey and the UK’s energy transition. The deployment of sees.ai‘s technology, following a four-year innovation programme, marks the transition from R&D to business-as-usual operations. The system allows drones to […]

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From Data to Value: Unlocking ROI in Enterprise Drone Programs from the Floor of Commercial UAV Expo

Commercial UAV Expo returned to Las Vegas September 2–4, 2025, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, technologies, and challenges in the uncrewed systems sector. The event featured a wide range of panels and keynote sessions designed to help operators, enterprises, and government agencies understand how to maximize the value of their drone […]

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PG&E Automates BVLOS Drone Compliance with AirData: A Case Study

Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is taking a major step forward in drone operations by automating compliance for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights using AirData’s fleet management platform. This move enables PG&E to expand its drone program safely and efficiently, supporting critical missions like wildfire prevention across its 70,000-square-mile service area in California. […]

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PG&E Revolutionizing Utility Operations Through Cutting-Edge Drone Technology: Beyond Inspections

PG&E Explores Cutting-Edge Drone Technology to Elevate Utility Operations Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) (NYSE: PCG) orchestrated a comprehensive conference today, uniting certified drone pilots, industry collaborators, community partners, and federal stakeholders to delve into the myriad applications of unmanned aerial systems for utility operations. Participants included Advexure, Airdata, Infravision, and Skydio, along with […]

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