Utility Service

Using a helicopter to inspect miles of power and pipelines from the air saves countless man hours necessary for ground inspections, helps to identify trouble zones and dangerous trees before lines are damaged, and gives engineers a point of view that is otherwise unachievable.

Powerline inspection by helicopter in central Hudson Valley

Aerial patrol for local gas, electric, and utility providers

When it comes to transmission power lines, reliability is crucial. With growing Federal regulations and reliability standards, aerial powerline patrols are becoming more popular among utilities. Whether it’s inspecting the condition of the grid or finding those “danger trees” that can cost companies millions of dollars, we can fit your needs and budget. More and more, utility providers are realizing the benefits of preventative maintenance and aerial inspections.

Utilizing a helicopter to inspect power and pipe lines allows energy providers to dispatch targeted repair solutions not only saving capital, but also minimizing energy downtime. Independent Helicopters conducts inspections with Robinson R-44 and Bell 206 Longranger helicopters.

Not only can a helicopter provide opportunities to inspect and identify utility issues, but they can also save countless amounts of capital for planning. In the air, an engineer can travel to locations and across distances in a fraction of the time a ground team would take to accomplish the same task, with less danger than traveling by ATV in heavily wooded terrain. A single engineer with GPS equipment can survey miles of territory in a matter of hours, compared to the days or weeks it would take from the ground.

Contact our team for a consultation and planning session.