Abstract
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), along with the sensors that can attached to UAS platforms, have greatly increased our ability to perform transmission and distribution inspections. NRECA estimates over 300 electric cooperatives are starting or are using UAS technology at some level. If an electric utility is not using UAS technology today, it is on their radar to at least evaluate UAS technology. The number and quality of sensors that can be attached to UAS platforms for data acquisition continues to grow on a pace slightly ahead of Moore's Law. This paper will outline the options for UAS platforms and sensors to describe which UAS platforms work best for different inspections and UAS missions. We will also describe how to implement UAS technology in a utility's inspection program, describing processes and software, to deliver measurable results. The paper will also outline how to use UAS and LiDAR technology for right of way inspections to look at vegetation and fire mitigation.
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