Industry Blog
Explore the latest news about drone technology, data solutions, and Firmatek’s perspective across a range of industries.
How to Prepare Your Employees for a Drone-Filled Future
By Lauren Elmore. Published in Rock Products. Gone are the days when decision makers in the aggregates industry had t...
3 Tips for Modernizing Your Landfill and Waste Management Plan
By Lauren Elmore, also seen in Waste Advantage. In recent years, landfill executives have been facing mounting pressu...
Firmatek Supports Drone-Based Mapping Effort in Paradise, California
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer. Drone-based technology is making a significant impact in our world, with adop...
Establishing a Drone Business with Part 107 in Construction
Firmatek mentioned in Commercial UAV News. Drones improve operational efficiency, team safety, and allow companies to...
3 Ways Technology Can Combat Pipeline Challenges for the Energy Sector
By Lauren Elmore. Published in Energy Central. As anyone in the energy sector knows all too well, pipelines can be
3 Reasons to Conduct Monthly Inventories
Conducting inventory measurements on a monthly basis can give you key insights about your operation. The measurement ...
Turner Mining Improves Efficiency with Firmatek Drone Solutions
Turner Mining Group prioritizes making operations more efficient and easier in the mining industry. They have helped ...
3 Myths About Drones
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer. As with any new technology, myths tend to creep out of the woodwork causing
How to Turn Data into Action
Also published in Pit & Quarry. Big data is revolutionizing every industry, and the mining industry is no excepti...
What Makes a Training Program Great
By Andrew Maximow, Chief Drone Officer. In a recent Firmatek blog post, Services vs. DIY: a Value Choice, we discuss...
What Being a Millennial Taught Me About Managing Millennials
By Lauren Elmore, President of Firmatek. Published in Forbes Online. Whether it’s through flip-flops and jeans ...
Inventory Issues: Doing the Same Thing Expecting Different Results
Albert Einstein is credited with saying “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again...
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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