Elevating utility safety with edge AI drone inspection for field operations
Making field operations smarter, safer, and faster
Deloitte and Baltimore Gas and Electric® (an Exelon℠ company) have teamed up to revolutionize aerial power line inspections with state-of-the-art AI-driven drone technology. Watch our client story video to learn how real-time data and insights are making a meaningful impact.
Reimagining utility field operations with AI-enabled drone inspections
Traditional drone inspections rely heavily on manual processes, often creating data overload and delaying critical analysis. The Deloitte IndustryAdvantage™ approach helped Exelon strategically integrate OptoAI™, an AI-powered drone analytics platform, to enhance efficiency and accuracy of field operations. OptoAI autonomously performs real-time asset inspections, accelerates preflight planning, and rapidly identifies potential issues—resulting in significant operational efficiencies:
- Streamlined workflows: Automating data capture reduces manual steps and accelerates diagnostics.
- Real-time actionable intelligence: Artificial intelligence (AI) helps instantly pinpoint anomalies to proactively mitigate risks.
- Improved reliability: Predictive analytics support preventive maintenance, helping to reduce outages.
Learn how this targeted transformation of field operations, driven by IndustryAdvantage, can help utility providers address what matters at the heart of the business to impact efficiency, mitigate risks, and navigate today’s complex energy landscape more confidently.
AI for Field Operations, powered by OptoAI
How AI helps solve key operational challenges for utilities
- Safety risks: Autonomous drones help enhance worker safety in challenging inspection conditions.
- Inspection delays: AI-driven real-time data can drastically reduce manual planning and analysis time.
- Data accuracy: Intelligent detection help ensures higher accuracy in asset identification and proactive issue spotting.
The Deloitte difference in AI-powered field solutions
Deloitte IndustryAdvantage combines deep industry experience with innovative edge AI solutions like OptoAI to solve complex operational challenges. By working directly with clients like Exelon to tailor technology to real-world scenarios, we help deliver:
- Direct client collaboration: Field-tested solutions that meet operational needs.
- Rapid adoption: Effectively integrated technology that empowers the workforce immediately.
- Scalable impact: Measurable improvements in safety, resilience, and operational efficiency.
