ENERGY

The energy industry is seeing a great deal of change thanks to drone technology. Inspections are necessary for energy sectors such as solar, wind, oil, and gas, but they can be time-consuming and expensive. Having drones fly over the utility sites allows damage to be identified faster and problems to be stopped before they get worse.

By using drones, businesses can make better decisions. In the energy industry, drones provide practical solutions for everyday problems and support business efforts to avoid hazardous man-hours, reduce maintenance and repair costs, and increase efficiencies.

How Drones are being used in Energy:

Oil and Gas: As a result of drone technology, oil and gas companies are reducing hazardous working hours. Using drones for inspections can lead to efficiency gains of up to 33 percent, and a 50 percent reduction in inspection costs, according to industry sources.

Solar: A solar farm's life span depends on regular and efficient maintenance, and because solar farms cover large areas of land, inspections can take a long time and cost a lot of money. With drones, companies can cut costs in half, increasing their efficiency and staying on top of operations and maintenance.

Wind: Using drones, operators can fly anywhere on a turbine to assess its functionality, damage, and ways to improve performance. Previously this process would have taken days and required expensive equipment and manpower. The process now gives accurate and up-to-the-minute results about what needs to be changed or repaired.

Utilities: Power line inspections using drones are becoming more popular among utilities. To keep costs low, keep resources efficient, and restore power as quickly as possible, timely maintenance is crucial.