WHICH SOLUTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
WHICH SOLUTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
ELECTRIC UTILITIES
Utility Pole Inspections
Performing scalable, effective, and professional utility line inspections, drone operators must be equipped with the appropriate drone/sensor package to execute flight operations while maintaining quality control for data collection. Vertex Unmanned provides optional drone configurations for large and small scale inspection services for electric utility companies.
Airframe
Sensor Payload
Matrice 300 RTK
Zenmuse H20
The DJI Matrice 300 RTK equipped with the Zenmuse H20 sensor is setting the industry standard for effective, feasible, and scalable utility inspection services utilizing drone technology. Having the ability to conduct flights over 30 minutes gives the operator substantial time to complete a comprehensive inspection across large or small energy grids. With the Zenmuse H20, the 20 MP Zoom Camera offers 23× Hybrid Optical Zoom that enables precise inspections of small components while having a safe standoff distance from the tower.
| 40+ Minute Flight Time
| Interchangeable Payloads
| Dual sensor Configurations
| Dual controller capability for precise sensor control
| -4°F to 104°F (operating temp)
| IP45 Rating
| 12 MP Wide Camera
| 20 MP Zoom Camera (23x Hybrid Optical Zoom)
| Laser Rangefinder (1200 Meters)
| IP44 Rating
| -4°F to 122°F (operating temp)
| Active Image Stabilization and Electric Image Stabilization
Airframe
ASTRO
Sensor Payload
SONY A7R4
Introducing the ASTRO from Freefly Systems. This robust and versatile drone offers end users the ability to conduct aerial inspection services for electric T&D lines with confidence. This gives the end user the ability to contract with government agencies, specific electric utilities, and other entities that require "US Made" products.
The ASTRO offers excellent flight time that is equipped with a 61 MP SONY camera that enables inspection companies/service providers to gain high resolution imagery for utility pole analysis. If you are looking for a US made alternative, the Freefly ASTRO is an excellent solution while still being able to maintain quality control and scalability within organizations.
| 25+ minute flight time (with maximum payload)
| Equipped with a multi-band RTK system
| Maximum payload capacity of 3.3lbs
| Interchangeable payloads (RGB, Thermal, and 3rd Party Custom Payloads)
| -4°F to 122°F (operating temp)
| 61 MP Camera
| Vibration Isolated Gimbal Quick Release
| Interchangeable lenses
| Zoom capability for precise inspections
| -32°F to 130°F (operating temp)
Airframe
Parrot ANAFI USA
Sensor Payload
EO/IR
Introducing the Parrot ANAFI USA. The Parrot ANAFI USA is a great alternative for companies that only allow drones that are made in the USA to collect data on their critical infrastructure. It's equipped with an EO/IR/Zoom payload sensor that offers the ability to swap between each sensor function mid-flight. This light weight and user friendly drone provides 16MP image quality in order to acquire actionable data for distribution line inspection services.
| Made in the USA. Encryption Ready.
| Weighs 500 grams for light weight and compact versatility.
| 32 MPH max wind resistance.
| Open source SDK capability
| 32 Minute max flight time
| -32°F to 110°F (operating temp)
| 32x Zoom Camera (Digital Zoom)
| 320 x 256 FLIR Boson Longwave Infrared Thermal Sensor
| 16 MP Camera (21 MP Wide Camera)
| 4K Video Resolution
| Hybrid 3-Axis Gimbal
Corridor Mapping for Transmission & Distribution Lines
Whether you're needing a LiDAR configuration to perform as-built surveys for T&D electric utility lines, line sag analysis, or vegetation management services. Vertex Unmanned can provide you with the appropriate setup, integration, and guidance to complete the job.
Airframe
ALTA X
LiDAR Payload
Camera Payloads
Phoenix LiDAR RANGER UAV or HA
SONY Alpha Series or Phase One
We at Vertex Unmanned support and trust the Freefly Alta X platform for drone LiDAR applications. Vertex Unmanned offers a ready-to-fly drone kit that provides each end user the ability to conduct confident and precise survey missions. The RIEGL LiDAR system and the PhaseOne 50-100 MP camera offers an excellent combination for colorized point clouds while maintaining industry standards for LiDAR data acquisition.
| Made in the USA
| Vibration Isolated Gimbal Quick Release
| 30-35 minute flight time with payload
| PX4 Flight Controller
| Expansion Ports to power third part sensors
| Survey grade sub cm-level accuracy
| 500k - 1 Million points/s (up to 7 returns)
| Absolute accuracy of +/- 2-3cm
| 8 - 12 lb payload options
| Real time view of LiDAR point cloud
being collected during flight
| 100 MP camera
| 14°F to 104°F (operating temp)
| 35mm, 80mm, 80mmAF, 150mmAF, and 300mmAF lens options
| 540 - 1900 grams
| Light Sensitivity (ISO) 50 - 6400
When drone or mobile options for data collection are not feasible or cost effective, Vertex Unmanned offers consulting services for manned helicopter data acquisition. We partner with the best to deliver end to end solutions for as-built surveys, vegetation management services, corridor mapping, and consolidated inspection services for electric transmission and distribution lines.
Airframe
Manned Helicopter
LiDAR Payload
Phoenix LiDAR VUX-1 RANGER LR or XL
Multi-Sensor Payload
GSS Multi-Payload Sensor
| Consolidated inspections
| Multiple Data Sets Captured Simultaneously
| 75 - 100+ miles/day of LiDAR collection for
transmission line corridor mapping
| Geographical service region: All 50 States
| Cost effective solution for large scale projects
| Survey grade sub cm-level accuracy
| 500k - 1 Million points/s (up to 7 returns)
| Absolute accuracy of +/- 1-3cm
| Real time view of LiDAR point cloud being collected during flight
| PhaseOne 100MP and SONY HD
video camera
| Geotagged imagery for precise accuracy
| Fixed zoom lens for detailed imagery
| Interchangeable payloads (EO/IR)
1024 x 768 (IR)