Technology vendors have been promising utilities the same thing for years - better visibility, faster response, more efficient teams, fewer outages. The reality, though, for many utility leaders, has been...
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At Percepto, we’re dedicated to sharing the experiences and ideas that will help shape the future of autonomous robot and visual data management technology and how it’s applied. Our blog is the home for content, announcements, and documentation of the experiences our team and our clients have in the field as visual data analysis and autonomous robotics continue to drive an increasing amount of value to enterprise companies worldwide.
Distribution lines account for over 90% of customer outages, yet remain the least monitored part of the grid. For utilities facing rising electrification, extreme weather, and regulatory pressure, this lack...
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The FAA has released the 731 page, Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), a major milestone in advancing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. Open for public...
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Percepto’s autonomous drone system with integrated OGI payload has completed rigorous testing across both controlled environments and live upstream operations. The results: consistent detection of methane emissions at 100g/hr with...
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With the recent update to New Mexico’s Environmental Department (NMED) conditional approval guidelines, Percepto’s autonomous OGI drones are now compliant for use in state-regulated methane inspections. This change is the...
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OGI surveying requirements continue to tighten, prompting operators to explore solutions that ensure compliance without adding operational workload or increasing OpEx. Percepto drones with OGI payloads recently completed rigorous testing...
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Percepto Successfully Passes the SOC 2 Type II Audit Data security and privacy has been a priority at Percepto since day one. And now we’re thrilled to announce we have...
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Drones and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have become a vital component of the aviation ecosystem. As drone activity has expanded both in terms of use cases and ubiquity, regulatory bodies...
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Insights from Percepto’s market survey A series of high-profile methane leaks at sites around the world, such at Aliso Canyon, California and Nord Stream in the Baltic Sea, have brought...
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With emissions regulation tightening and public awareness of environmental issues growing, the oil and gas industry is under increasing pressure to up the ante when it comes to site inspections....
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Anyone who has ever bought a new car knows the feeling—once the keys are in your hand, you can’t wait to take it out on the road. The same is...
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Highlights from the Percepto panel discussion at Xponential 2023 How is the regulatory approach to drone inspections at industrial sites changing? How are some of the biggest industrial companies using...
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Market validation for drone-in-a-box technology is stronger than ever “Are drone-in-a-box really a valuable, reliable tool for critical infrastructure and heavy industry?” Around 2015-2016, I used to get that question...
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Thermal imaging is not what I’d call ‘the new kid on the block’. After all, cameras that capture infrared images and allow temperatures to be read from the pixels have...
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Efficient, frequent, automated visual inspections hold the key to reducing carbon footprints and ramping up green energy production. If it isn’t already part of your organization’s Environmental, Social and Governance...
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In the wake of a boom in renewable energy, energy companies must scale up in order to meet increasing demands. This has made construction timelines and the reliability of energy...
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The recently announced US nationwide waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations means the skies have finally opened for expanded drone operations. The BVLOS waiver is good news...
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) – commonly called the climate bill – passed in August 2022 is the largest investment in climate action ever made in the United States. The...
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US drone regulation has made slow but steady progress in approving safe, advanced drone operations. For those new to this niche topic, approving advanced commercial drone operations could look like...
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Refineries are one of those engineering feats where I can’t help but be in awe of their complexity, size, and ability to adapt over the years. The increased demand for...
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