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.