Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.
5 Keys to Employee Safety
By Lauren Elmore, CEO Safety is a big deal. It’s a big deal for us and for our clients. Mine
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Predicting 2021 Technology for the Electrical Utilities Industry
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer Published in CIO Applications. At Firmatek, 2020 was a banner year in many w...
New Industries, New Technology, New Focus: How 2020 Prepared Us For 2021
By Lauren Elmore, CEO 2020 was a challenging year for many, and Firmatek was no exception. We started the year
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Is the DJI M300 a fixed-wing killer?
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer DJI introduced the M300 platform to the public safety and inspection markets a...
Firmatek: UAV LIDAR – Ground Topography Scanning Project
By Caleb Cass, Vice President of Engineering In this case study, we provide an in-depth explanation of a ground topog...
4 LiDAR & UAV Use Cases for Electrical Utilities
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer A variety of industries utilize drone and LiDAR solutions to streamline their ...
How Gen Z Interns Solve Problems at Firmatek
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer We demonstrate the values that are important to us on a daily basis. Our
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Did You Know Series: Why Firmatek is Hardware and Software Agnostic
By Lauren Elmore, Chief Executive Officer Did you know that Firmatek is hardware and software agnostic? We believe in...
Firmatek Launches 7 New Features on Firmatek Cloud
Data innovation is a big deal at Firmatek. You might have seen our previous blogs, where we’ve guaranteed to se...
Firmatek is Your Partner in Big Data Innovation
By Agha Zain, Vice President of Product and Software Development What is big data and why is it important? Simply
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Learn More About the Industries We Serve! Introducing the “Did You Know” Firmatek Blog Series
By Lauren Elmore, Chief Executive Officer Did you know that Firmatek is more than a stockpile measurement company? Wh...
Scholarly Article: Multi-Sensor Assessment of the Effects of Varying Processing Parameters on UAS Product Accuracy and Quality
Abstract: There is a growing demand for the collection of ultra-high spatial resolution imagery using unmanned aerial...
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of poles and structures can you inspect?
We inspect a wide range of utility assets, including distribution poles, transmission structures, substations, and related infrastructure. Our solutions are adaptable to meet the specific needs of each utility.
How long does the inspection process take?
Our pace is fully customizable based on your preferences and schedule. Our experienced UAV teams can inspect anywhere from 250 structures per day to over 10,000 per week on large-scale projects.
What kind of data will we receive?
You’ll receive access to our cloud-based Kespry platform, along with downloadable deliverables such as KML, XML, shapefiles, PDFs, and CSVs. All data formats and reporting can be tailored to fit your internal workflows and GIS systems.
Will we receive too much data at once?
Not at all. We tailor our data delivery schedule to your needs. While we may collect large volumes of data quickly, we can deliver it gradually – for example, one feeder at a time – based on your review capacity and internal processes.
What if we already operate our own drone program?
We can complement your internal UAV efforts by providing support where you need it most, from processing and reviewing data to hosting and delivering final results. We’re flexible and can scale our involvement based on your existing capabilities.
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