How to Choose a Corona Camera: The DayCor® Selection Guide
How to Choose a Corona Camera: The DayCor® Selection Guide OFIL's DayCor® range covers handheld cameras, a UAV camera and
June 30, 2026
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Closer to the Customer, Closer to the Risk: Why UV Inspection Matters on Distribution Lines
Distribution networks face corona and arcing risks that can threaten reliability, safety, and nearby communities. This article explains why UV inspection is essential for detecting hidden electrical discharge early – before it develops into outages, equipment damage, interference, or fire hazards.
Higher Voltage, Higher Stakes: The emerging partial discharge challenge in EV and electric-aircraft motors
As electric motors move toward higher voltages, faster switching, and greater power density, insulation reliability becomes increasingly critical. This article explores how UV imaging can complement conventional PD testing by helping detect and localize discharge activity in EV and electric-aircraft motor systems.
Drones, Remote Sensing, and the Future of Powerline Inspection
Powerline inspection is evolving from traditional field-based methods toward a more connected, data-driven approach. In this article, Sheyna Reizes explores how drone technology, advanced remote sensing, GIS, and AI are reshaping the way utilities inspect electrical infrastructure and make maintenance decisions.
Transforming UAV Inspection Data into Action: How City of Troy Streamlined Asset Management with Gridnostic
Discover how the City of Troy transformed thousands of drone inspection images into actionable asset intelligence. By centralizing RGB and thermal data with Gridnostic, the utility streamlined analysis, improved maintenance prioritization, and strengthened documentation for smarter, data-driven grid management.
The Growing Reliability Challenge of Aging Grid Infrastructure: Assets, Expertise, and the Future of Utility Reliability
As electricity demand accelerates, utilities face a growing challenge: maintaining aging grid infrastructure while managing workforce retirements and increasing system complexity. Condition-based maintenance, multi-sensor inspection, and digital intelligence are becoming essential for ensuring long-term grid reliability.