In the framework of the 2022 Digital Alliances call by the Government of Navarra, the DRONEVC project has been launched, marking a significant step towards the automation of the data value chain in the inspection of power lines.
The project, which involves prominent sector players such as EOSOL, the Public University of Navarra (UPNA), Fuvex, and Sistemas Navarra, aims to optimise data capture, pre-processing, and analysis in the energy sector, representing a substantial advancement in the quest for innovative technological solutions for this industry.
During the period from 2022 to 2023, DRONEVC will focus on several key objectives:
Firstly, it aims to achieve the real-time automatic upload of high-quality data, drastically reducing waiting times that can currently reach up to a week. Additionally, it seeks to attain zero failures in the transfer of information to the cloud, thus avoiding up to 25% of additional workload currently spent on resolving errors. Another crucial objective is to reduce the time required to complete the entire inspection cycle, aiming to complete it in less than 48 hours. This goal is part of the effort to increase efficiency and speed in the operations of maintenance and control of the electrical grid.
Furthermore, DRONEVC aims to significantly reduce the amount of data to be managed throughout the entire value chain by eliminating data that does not contain relevant information. It is estimated that this will enable a reduction of between 30% and 50% in data load, thereby simplifying the processing and analysis of information.
This project is funded by the 2022 Digital Alliances, promoted by the Government of Navarra, under the commitment of public and private institutions to promote innovation and technological development in the region.
