Eliminate the Data Gaps That Cause Costly Delays
Aging asset records and vegetation uncertainty put your grid at risk. Our engineering-grade reality capture gives you the precise data needed for confident planning and compliance.
Utility Infrastructure Reality Capture
Vertisend provides electric utilities, transmission operators, and grid infrastructure teams with the precise digital intelligence needed to maintain, plan, and modernize critical power delivery assets. Our engineering-grade reality capture and Ark Strategic processing platform transform complex utility infrastructure into actionable digital twins for engineering, maintenance, and reliability programs.
Challenges We Solve
Common obstacles facing utility infrastructure teams
Vegetation Encroachment Risk
Maintaining safe clearances across thousands of miles of transmission and distribution lines is essential for reliability and wildfire prevention.
Solution: LiDAR-based vegetation analysis provides precise clearance measurements and identifies encroachment risks before they become outages or fire hazards.
Asset Condition Uncertainty
Aging infrastructure requires proactive inspection, but traditional methods are slow, expensive, and provide incomplete condition data.
Solution: Comprehensive reality capture documents asset conditions across your system, supporting predictive maintenance and capital planning decisions.
Inaccurate Asset Records
Legacy GIS data and as-built drawings often don't reflect current field conditions, complicating engineering and maintenance work.
Solution: Current, accurate digital twins of your infrastructure provide reliable data for engineering analysis and operational planning.
Worker Safety Concerns
Energized equipment inspections and work in challenging terrain create safety risks for field crews.
Solution: Remote sensing reduces crew exposure to hazardous conditions while providing more comprehensive documentation than manual inspection.
Why Utilities Are Investing in Drone-Based Surveys
Electric utilities nationwide are adopting drone and LiDAR technology to modernize inspection programs and improve grid reliability.
Drone inspections dramatically reduce per-tower inspection costs
Drones inspect power lines faster than traditional methods
Centimeter-level precision for conductor and clearance measurements
Based on industry research from UAV Coach, Acecore Technologies, and utility sector analyses
Utility Use Cases
How utility teams use Vertisend data
Transmission Line Surveys
Corridor mapping for transmission line engineering, vegetation management, and capacity upgrades. Document conductor positions, structure conditions, and right-of-way features.
Deliverables:
- LiDAR point clouds with conductor classification
- Vegetation clearance analysis
- Structure condition documentation
- PLS-CADD compatible deliverables
Substation Documentation
Complete as-built documentation for substations supporting engineering modifications, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance.
Deliverables:
- Dense point clouds of all equipment
- 3D models for engineering design
- Equipment location and identification
- Clearance verification data
Distribution System Mapping
Pole-by-pole documentation for distribution planning, joint use management, and system hardening programs.
Deliverables:
- Pole loading assessment data
- Attachment inventory documentation
- Span measurements and sag analysis
- GIS-ready deliverables
Storm Damage Assessment
Rapid post-event documentation to accelerate restoration planning and support damage assessment for insurance and regulatory purposes.
Deliverables:
- Before/after comparison data
- Damage extent documentation
- Restoration priority mapping
- Regulatory filing support
Utility Deliverables
Custom outputs for your specific requirements
Classified LiDAR Point Clouds
High-density point cloud data with ground, vegetation, conductor, and structure classification for engineering analysis.
3D Infrastructure Models
Engineering-grade 3D models of substations, structures, and equipment suitable for design and analysis applications.
Vegetation Analysis
Clearance measurements and encroachment identification supporting vegetation management program compliance.
PLS-CADD Integration
Survey data formatted for direct import into PLS-CADD and other transmission line design software.
GIS Asset Updates
Field-verified data for updating enterprise GIS and asset management systems with current conditions.
Engineering Reports
Detailed technical documentation including measurements, conditions, and analysis supporting engineering decisions.
Utilities FAQ
Common questions about utility reality capture
Yes. Drone-based capture at safe distances provides comprehensive documentation without outages. We follow utility-specific safety protocols.
Our LiDAR achieves precision required for PLS-CADD modeling. Specific accuracy targets are confirmed during project scoping.
Yes. Our Ark Strategic platform classifies ground, vegetation, conductors, and structures to support clearance analysis and vegetation management.
Absolutely. We deliver georeferenced data compatible with Esri and other enterprise GIS platforms, customized for your workflows.
We optimize multi-day operations with coordinated logistics and flight planning to maintain quality while minimizing duration and cost.
Yes. Deliverables support NERC vegetation requirements, FAC-003 compliance, and other regulatory needs with customizable reporting.
Compliance Deadlines and Maintenance Windows Won't Wait
Get the accurate grid data your engineering and vegetation management teams need before your next regulatory review or capital project.