Early-Life HVDC Transmission Line Inspection Prevents $1M+ Outage

A major North American utility underestimated early risks of its HVDC renewable line. DetectOS’s AI-powered drone inspected 2,600 towers over 250 miles, collecting 1TB of geo-tagged images. It identified 1,270 minor issues and one critical defect—a loose clevis bolt risking a $1M+ outage. With precise geolocation and same-day alerts, crews fixed it in 120 minutes, preventing 7+ outage days, protecting revenue, and validating AI-driven inspection for grid reliability.