QEW stands out as a comprehensive and dedicated drone program specifically designed for the utility industry. Unlike other companies that act as brokers for freelance drone pilots using consumer-grade drones, we offer a top-to-bottom solution.

These brokers typically post jobs and assign them to the lowest bidder without considering the pilot's utility industry experience, if any, or ability to meet regulatory inspection requirements. In contrast, our team comprises seasoned professionals with 10 to 25 years of experience as linemen and troubleshooters. We possess an in-depth understanding of utility infrastructure, including transmission and distribution assets, and critical operating equipment.

By leveraging drones as our "eyes in the sky," we provide reliable and industry-specific inspections. Rather than merely providing a stack of photos, we deliver comprehensive data and expert analysis of asset conditions. Our deliverables include legal document that assist with regulatory compliance and internal work coordination, accompanied by thermal imaging for enhanced insight into asset condition.

In essence, QEW offers the utility industry a dependable, informed, and thorough solution, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing actionable information for efficient decision-making.

Drones represent the future of aviation; this sentiment is voiced by the FAA. Their website affirms the transformative potential of drones, not only in aviation but also in utility infrastructure inspection and troubleshooting. At QEW, we recognize the convergence of these futures, utilizing industry professionals as drone pilots.

Traditional methods of inspection and troubleshooting involve labor-intensive and costly physical patrols, whether on foot or in vehicles. These approaches often require line workers to climb poles or towers, use specialized equipment, or even rely on helicopters, which are prohibitively expensive for many utilities. For instance, a line crew can cost $15,000 per day, while a helicopter's total expense can reach $50,000.

Drones offer several advantages, starting with enhanced safety for workers and the general public. There's no need for fall restraints or the risk of accidents. Cost-wise, drones operate at a fraction of the expense compared to crews or helicopters. They eliminate the need for heavy equipment, support vehicles, and landing zone payments.

Additionally, drones have a significantly smaller environmental footprint as they don't consume vast quantities of oil-based fuel. Instead, they rely on a standard 120-volt electrical outlet.

At QEW, we consolidate patrol, inspection, and assessment under a single work order, streamlining processes and ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Our company is driven by a singular focus: safety. With modern drone technology and skilled line workers, we provide the safest means of inspecting, patrolling, and troubleshooting utility infrastructure. This ensures the safety of workers, the public, and the utilities themselves. We prioritize safety above all else and expect nothing less from our dedicated linemen/pilots.

Our vision encompasses the full potential of drone technology. We envision a future where drones become a standard tool for utility troubleshooters and inspectors, complementing their skill set. Drones will play a central role in compliance, work verification, and risk management. We are actively preparing for the integration of larger and more sophisticated drones capable of carrying substantial payloads. This will enable us to access inaccessible areas, string conductors over challenging terrain, wash insulators in urban environments, and even set poles in rugged landscapes.

Similar advancements are already being implemented in countries like Austria, China, and Japan, and QEW is poised to be the pioneer bringing this technology to the United States utility industry.