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Aerial inspection services for transmission and distribution infrastructure
Maple Leaf Power Corporation, in partnership with Clareza Aero, provides aerial inspection and assessment services for electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure. These services combine Transport Canada certified drone piloting and Level I thermographic personnel, delivering a documented and repeatable method of assessing line and corridor condition, without requiring personnel at height or on energized equipment. Compared to traditional inspection methods such as helicopter patrol or ground-based right-of-way access clearing, drone assessment requires less mobilization time, lower equipment cost, and can be deployed on shorter notice, supporting more frequent assessment cycles and earlier identification of developing issues.
CAPABILITIES
Visiual System Inspection
High-resolution visual inspection of transmission and distribution structures, hardware, insulators, and conductors, conducted from a safe distance. Identifies visible defects, hardware corrosion, cracked or damaged insulators, broken conductor strands, and structural deterioration — without climbing, bucket truck access, or de-energization.
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Vegetation Management & Wildfire Risk
Visual aerial assessment and photogrammetric 3D surface modelling of vegetation condition and proximity along right-of-way corridors. Identifies encroachment risk, growth patterns, and areas warranting high-risk vegetation prioritization.
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Thermal Imaging
Radiometric thermal inspection of components conducted by Level I certified thermographic personnel (ASNT SNT-TC-1A), performing qualitative thermal anomaly detection associated with issues , thermal deltas, phase-to-phase imbalances, and overheating connections, not visible under visual inspection alone.
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Storm & Outage Assessment
Quick-deploy drone flights provide real-time situational awareness of downed poles and lines before ground crews arrive a rapid, low-risk method of scoping damage and prioritizing dispatch immediately following a storm event.
CREDENTIALS - ANST SNT-TC-1A
sUAS Thermographer, Level I
NDT personnel certified to interpret thermal imagery, distinguishing electrical anomalies from false indications caused by emissivity, reflection, wind cooling, or ambient conditions.
CREDENTIALS - TRANSPORT CANADA
RPA Advanced Operations
Authorizes flight operations closer to people, in controlled airspace, and under the operating conditions required for infrastructure inspection work.