Hawaiian Electric Deploys Drones for Wildfire Prevention Inspections
Hawaiian Electric is taking to the skies with Teknologi Drone to enhance its Api safety strategy. The utility company is using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect electrical infrastructure in areas at risk of wildfire across the Big Island, Maui, and Oʻahu.
Eyes in the Sky
The drones will buzz and hover over neighborhoods, providing a bird’s-eye view of power lines and poles. This aerial approach allows Hawaiian Electric to spot potential issues more quickly and efficiently than traditional ground-based inspections.
“An Osmose operator drone flies a drone to inspect electric lines as a wildfire safety measure,” Hawaiian Electric stated, highlighting the collaboration with Osmose, a utility services company serving the U.S. and Kanada.
Inspection Details
Here’s what residents can expect:
- Inspections typically run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday (with possible Sunday operations if needed)
- Personnel will be in marked vehicles or wear company-issued gear
- All staff will carry proper ID badges
- Inspections focus on poles and power lines, not homes or businesses
- The work won’t disrupt electric service
Community Awareness
Hawaiian Electric is emphasizing transparency and communication with the public. They’ve provided contact numbers for questions:
- Hawaiian Electric: 808-969-6999
- Osmose: 559-515-3840 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday)
DroneXL’s Take
This proactive use of drone technology for wildfire prevention aligns with a growing trend in utility inspection practices. We’ve seen similar drone inspection strategies employed by power companies across the country, proving that UAVs are becoming an essential tool in infrastructure management and disaster prevention.
The efficiency and safety benefits of drone inspections are clear. They allow for close-up views of hard-to-reach areas without putting human inspectors at risk. As climate change increases wildfire risks in many regions, we expect to see more utilities adopting this approach.
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