Precision Mapping with UAV-Based LiDAR for Critical Infrastructure

LiDAR infrastructure analysis

Leveraging advanced UAV-based LiDAR technology, Infrasight provides highly accurate 3D data crucial for the management and planning of critical infrastructure, with a primary focus on electric utilities. Our systems capture millions of data points to generate comprehensive and reliable geospatial data, even in challenging environments.

Applications

  • Utilizing UAVs for efficient per-mile scanning to create detailed corridor maps and analyses. This allows for comprehensive assessment of vegetation encroachment and structural integrity along power lines.

  • Capturing precise current conditions of infrastructure for accurate documentation. This data is essential for planning maintenance, upgrades, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.

  • Identifying, quantifying, and monitoring vegetation encroachment risks to ensure safe clearances. Proactive vegetation management is critical for preventing outages and maintaining the reliability of the power grid.

  • Generating detailed reports based on LiDAR data, including analysis against NESC standards for danger trees and blowouts under temperature changes. These reports provide actionable insights for prioritizing maintenance and mitigating risks.

  • Providing data formatted specifically for PLS-CADD, enabling seamless integration into existing workflows for transmission and distribution modeling. This ensures compatibility with industry-standard software used by electric utilities.

Benefits

  • Our UAV LiDAR systems deliver superior accuracy, essential for maintaining safe clearances and assessing infrastructure integrity. The high precision of LiDAR data minimizes errors in planning and execution.

  • The ability of LiDAR to penetrate foliage allows for accurate mapping in overgrown areas common in the Southwest Missouri region. This is a significant advantage over traditional methods that struggle with dense vegetation.

  • UAV deployment significantly reduces field time and costs compared to traditional methods. This allows for faster project completion and more economical data collection.

  • We offer base .laz files, .laz classifications for transmission lines, and custom reports, with a focus on future advanced classification services. Our reporting options are designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients.