Wildfires and the utility sector have a dangerous relationship. Not only do wildfires pose a threat to reliable electricity service, but as climate change paves the way for high winds, storm surges, hurricanes, droughts, and flooding, utility companies need reliable solutions to protect their infrastructure from causing wildfires.

Timely maintenance of the power grid is a critical component of keeping the United States powered. Maintaining and improving the infrastructure is costly and time-consuming, and while some components require critical repair or replacement, others can be left as they are for the time being.

The grid needs to be operated, maintained, and repaired reliably to ensure that it always provides Americans with enough electricity to meet their daily needs. But how exactly do you inspect, monitor, and maintain all this infrastructure?