Drone Inspections for High Voltage Transmission Towers

Maintaining high-voltage infrastructure is essential for grid reliability, but traditional inspection methods are often dangerous, disruptive, and expensive. Climbing towers, deploying helicopters, or shutting down power lines not only increases operational risk but also drives up costs.
Kiwa offers a smarter, safer, and more cost-efficient alternative. Our intelligent inspection service uses drones, robotics, and AI-powered analytics to deliver precise, certified insights, without compromising safety or continuity.

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Smarter Inspections for a Safer Grid

Our solution is designed to meet the challenges of modern grid maintenance. By eliminating the need for climbing or aerial vehicles, we keep crews safely on the ground. Inspections are often performed while lines remain energized, minimizing outages and maximizing uptime.

Using high-definition visual, thermal, and LiDAR sensors, we detect corrosion, loose fittings, damaged insulators, and vegetation risks with pinpoint accuracy. All data is processed into digital twins and analyzed using AI to support predictive maintenance and compliance.

What We Inspect

  • Transmission towers and conductors
  • Insulators, fittings, and joints
  • Corrosion, cracks, and structural integrity
  • Vegetation encroachment and right-of-way surveys

Key Benefits

Kiwa’s intelligent inspection service transforms how high-voltage assets are monitored. Crews no longer need to climb towers or rely on helicopters, because our drones do the work safely from a distance. Inspections can be performed with zero to minimal outages, keeping the grid operational while reducing labor and equipment costs. The result is a faster, safer, and more cost-effective process that delivers high-quality insights. With AI-powered defect detection and digital twin integration, asset owners gain the tools to plan smarter maintenance and ensure long-term reliability.

 

AI-powered Intelligent Inspections

Infrastructure assets are aging. Skilled labor is scarce. Inspections are critical—but often time-consuming, costly, and hazardous. That’s where Kiwa’s intelligent inspections come in: a safer, faster, and more insightful approach powered by artificial intelligence, autonomous drones, and advanced 3D modeling. We help asset owners shift from periodic inspections to proactive, precision-based monitoring. Whether it’s a flare stack, dam, silo, or pipeline, our AI-supported inspections deliver smarter decisions, extended asset lifespans, and reduced downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can inspections be done while the power lines are live?

Yes. Our drone-based system is designed to inspect energized lines safely, minimizing disruption.

What types of defects can be detected?

We detect corrosion, cracks, loose fittings, damaged insulators, and vegetation risks using high-resolution and thermal imaging.

How accurate is the inspection data?

Our AI-supported inspections can detect surface defects as small as 0.2 mm, with photorealistic 3D modeling available for deeper analysis.

What do I receive after the inspection?

You’ll receive a technical-grade report, zoomable images, and a digital twin of the asset via our secure portal.

Is this service certified?

Yes. All inspections comply with international standards (ASME, API, EN, ISO, EEMUA) and are performed by certified experts.