AI (artificial intelligence) is powering many industries. Case in point: infrastructure inspections. A combination of AI and drones can provide visual inspections for transmission and distribution power lines for regional utility customers.
Consider the example of DRIFT ENTERPRISE Ltd., which is a full-service commercial drone company in the Cayman Islands with service extension to Jamaica and other Caribbean territories. The company recently began using AI technology from Buzz Solutions.
Here is how this can help:
- Provide a more efficient and accurate way to detect and predict grid anomalies.
- Ensure the resilience of the energy grid.
- Minimize the amount of blackouts.
Looking to the future, we can anticipate the global AI in drones market to reach $84 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of more than 28.5%, according to RationalStat. We will continue to see the rise of AI and drones, working together to provide greater capabilities to utilities, helping to keep the grid up and running for customers.