ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it take to modernize utility inspections at scale?
In this panel from the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit, Brandon Bozarth of Buzz Solutions sits down with utility leaders to discuss how drones, AI, and data-driven workflows are transforming inspection programs across the electric utility industry.
The conversation explores the real-world challenges utilities face, from managing massive volumes of inspection data and addressing workforce transitions to turning field observations into actionable maintenance decisions. Panelists share lessons learned from their modernization journeys, practical use cases for AI, and how emerging technologies are helping teams improve reliability, efficiency, and asset management.
Topics include:
⚡ Modernizing utility inspection programs
⚡ AI-assisted asset inspections
⚡ Managing and analyzing large-scale inspection data
⚡ Workforce knowledge retention and training
⚡ Turning inspection findings into actionable maintenance work
⚡ Drone technology in transmission and distribution inspections
⚡ Improving reliability through data-driven decision-making
Panel:
- Brandon Bozarth, Buzz Solutions - Director of Solutions (Moderator)
- Garrett Scott, Duke Energy - Chief Pilot, UAS
- Slade Bridges, GeoIntel & Solutions Program Manager - Southern Company
- Grant Pence, UAS Lead - Duquesne Light & Company
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