Miami Startup Detect Accepted into 35 Mules Innovation Hub
We’re proud to announce that Detect Technologies has been selected to join the fourth cohort of 35 Mules, Florida Power & Light Company’s innovation hub. Out of 172 global applicants, Detect was chosen to spend 15 months at NextEra Energy’s campus in Juno Beach, developing solutions alongside world-class mentors and innovators.
Transmission Line Inspection for Failure Prevention and Grid Reliability
Transmission line inspection has long struggled to keep pace with the demands of today’s grid. When a single high-voltage transmission line goes down, it can cascade through the grid, spark wildfires, halt industrial operations, and leave entire communities in the dark. The stakes are highest not during the failure itself, but in the lead-up—weeks, months, even years when early signs go unnoticed or unaddressed.
9-Day Drone Audit Saved Warranty Worth Millions Before Winter Freeze
In less than two weeks, this operator captured asset-level evidence across 618 towers in permafrost terrain—just in time to submit claims before the warranty window closed. The foundation erosion and tower lean detected via drone mapping could have cost millions if repairs had waited until after freeze-up.
Drone Utility Inspection Uncovers High-Risk Decay of 96 Aging Wooden Structures
For over a decade, a regional utility struggled to fund the replacement of two aging wooden transmission lines. Traditional reports failed to convince decision-makers until DetectOS conducted a one-day UAV inspection of 96 structures. AI analysis revealed critical issues like rotten poles and corroded hardware, leading to a multi-million-dollar rebuild approval in just 10 minutes.
Early-Life HVDC Transmission Line Inspection Prevents $1M+ Outage
A North American utility underestimated early-life risks for its HVDC renewable transmission line. An AI-powered drone inspection by DetectOS covered 2,600 towers over 250 miles, collecting over 1TB of data. It found 1,270 minor issues and a critical defect — a loose clevis bolt that could have caused a $1M+ outage.