Aerial inspection of high-voltage transmission lines, distribution networks, pylons, and utility corridors using EASA-certified drones. LiDAR vegetation clearance analysis, thermal hotspot detection, and structural condition assessment without line shutdown or access equipment.
Inspection pricing from €900 per day
Last updated: April 2026
Comprehensive utility inspection data for asset management, vegetation management programmes, and regulatory compliance.
Dense LiDAR point cloud of the full transmission or distribution corridor, classified into ground, vegetation, and structure returns for clearance analysis and conductor sag modelling.
GIS analysis identifying all vegetation encroaching within statutory clearance distances, prioritised by severity and mapped for vegetation management contractors.
Radiometric thermal survey identifying hotspots on conductors, joints, insulators, and fittings – indicating resistance faults before they become failures.
Visual condition assessment of pylons, poles, cross-arms, insulators, and earthing conductors – with defect classification and maintenance priority ratings for each structure.
LiDAR-derived conductor positions and sag measurements at each span, enabling comparison against design parameters and identification of spans approaching minimum clearance.
Georeferenced asset register of all structures, spans, and identified defects in GIS-ready format for integration with network management systems and SCADA platforms.
We inspect 110kV and 220kV transmission lines, MV distribution networks, telecom mast arrays, and pipeline corridors. EASA Specific Category authorisation covers operation along live networks without shutdown.
A structured multi-sensor approach combining LiDAR, thermal, and visual inspection in a single corridor pass.
Transmission and distribution lines frequently pass through controlled airspace near airports and through populated areas. We manage all airspace notifications through the IAA as part of our EASA Specific Category authorisation. Flight planning accounts for the corridor geometry, structure locations, and any access constraints on the ground.
The primary survey pass uses the Zenmuse L2 LiDAR sensor flown at low altitude along the corridor centreline to capture the conductor positions, structure geometry, and surrounding vegetation. Multiple passes with cross-track coverage ensure complete point cloud data across the full corridor width required for clearance analysis.
A second pass at lower altitude captures close-up HD visual imagery of each structure and the Zenmuse H20T or Mavic 3 Thermal sensor identifies conductor and fitting hotspots. Each pylon or pole is given a unique identifier and photographed from multiple angles. Defects are logged and referenced by structure number for the final report.
LiDAR data is processed to classify conductors and vegetation, calculate clearance distances, and identify encroachments. The vegetation clearance report, thermal hotspot report, and structure condition report are delivered within 48 hours alongside the GIS dataset in the client’s preferred format. All data is compatible with ESB Networks, EirGrid, and Uisce Eireann asset management standards.
LiDAR point clouds of power line corridors, vegetation clearance analysis, and close-up inspection imagery of pylons and fittings.
LiDAR corridor surveys, vegetation clearance analysis, and condition inspections of Irish power infrastructure.
EASA-certified, comprehensively insured, and equipped with the LiDAR and thermal sensors required for professional utility corridor inspection.
What a drone powerline inspection costs in Ireland, and how much of a corridor a single day covers.
Send us the route, the structure count and the access constraints, and we will return a fixed price within 24 hours. Utility inspection work is covered across all 32 counties and carries €13M public liability.
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