Abstract
Drones Are Changing Everything.Aircraft, Applications, & GIS Workflows
Track: UAV's and Mobile Mapping
Authors: Ron Behrendt
This presentation will provide up-to-date info on the adoption of drones within the US utility industry. Topics include an update on the current regulatory environment, advances in aircraft automation, applications that are finding success, short and long term benefits to the organization, how utilities buy, & complete workflows focusing on getting raw drone data into actionable GIS information. Case studies will include feedback from early adopters such as Southern Company and Dominion Power