Virtual Pole Inspection Enhances Fire Safety
Country: United States
Industry: Government / Utilities
Products and Services: Azure Vision, Drone AI, Microsoft Fabric
At a Glance
City Utilities partnered with Think AI to deploy virtual pole inspections using drones and AI, detecting 92% of fire hazards before escalation.
Business Need
Manual inspection of electrical poles was slow and missed early fire risks.
Solution
Drone-based video feeds analyzed with AI to detect wear, vegetation risks, and fire threats proactively.
Outcome
92% hazard detection rate, reduced inspection time by 70%, enhanced fire prevention.