Case Study: ComEd improves grid resiliency and asset inspection with Skydio X10 drones

ComEd improves storm response and night inspections with Skydio X10 in real time

ComEd, an electric utility company, sought to minimize outages and advance grid resiliency by improving the inspection of its aerial assets and equipment. Their challenge involved accessing hard-to-reach areas, conducting safe inspections in adverse conditions, and obtaining precise data to inform maintenance and emergency response. They partnered with vendor Skydio to expand their drone program using the Skydio X10.

The solution implemented by Skydio provided ComEd with the autonomous Skydio X10 drone, which features advanced thermal imaging, high-resolution cameras, and anti-collision systems for navigating complex environments and darkness. This enabled efficient power line inspections, substation assessments, and real-time data capture and live streaming for emergency response teams. The results included enhanced safety by keeping personnel out of harm's way, improved data for analytics to detect problems before they cause outages, and a more effective storm response, ultimately helping to deliver safe and reliable power to customers.

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