

Customer
Oncor
Location
Corsicana, Texas
Highlights
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Detailed Inspection
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Cost and Resource Efficiency
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Improved Safety
Safe and Efficient Evaluation of Corsicana, Texas Storm Damage
The Challenge
The Solution
- Safe Aerial Evaluation: The Matrice 200 Series drone enabled safe and detailed aerial inspections of the damaged pole structures and surrounding areas, providing Oncor engineers with real-time, up-close views of welds, bolts, arms, and connections points.
- Cost and Time Savings: By facilitating remote inspections, Think Power Solutions reduced the need for heavy machinery onsite and eliminated right-of-way (ROW) access concerns and associated costs, streamlining restoration activities.
- Enhanced Safety Measures: The use of drone technology minimized safety risks associated with on-foot inspections in hazardous conditions, ensuring the safety of Oncor representatives and reducing the need for additional foot patrols.
Key Benefits
- Detailed Inspection: Think Power's drone technology provided Oncor engineers with detailed visual assessments of the remaining poles and structures, enabling confident decisions regarding re-energization without the need for additional foot patrols.
- Cost and Resource Efficiency: By eliminating the need for heavy machinery and off-ROW access, Think Power Solutions saved Oncor time and money, optimizing restoration efforts and resource allocation.
- Improved Safety: The use of drone technology mitigated safety risks associated with manual inspections in challenging terrain and adverse weather conditions, ensuring the safety of personnel and enhancing overall operational safety.