The Electricity Distribution Company (EDCO) signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday with ElementsX, a company specializing in drone solutions, with the aim of employing drone technology for routine inspection and monitoring of the company’s networks and facilities, contributing to improved operational efficiency and enhanced safety standards.
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Engineer Reem Hamdan Al-Saudi, the company’s General Manager, explained that under the agreement, ElementsX will provide an integrated package of drone-based services to EDCO. These include performing high-resolution aerial imaging of various company sites and facilities, conducting periodic monitoring of long-distance electricity distribution lines and networks, as well as early detection and surveillance of potential malfunctions, defects, and hazard points.
The services also include preparing advanced analytical reports based on thermal and visual data to support maintenance teams in making faster and more accurate decisions. Additionally, the company will develop updated digital databases for network routes and components, facilitating follow-up operations and future planning.
Signing this agreement comes within EDCO’s efforts to modernize its operations and keep pace with global advancements in the use of AI-powered drones for inspecting and monitoring electricity networks. These technologies have proven their ability to reduce inspection time and costs, increase diagnostic accuracy, and enable predictive maintenance through image and data analysis — identifying signs of overheating, corrosion, and vegetation encroachment before they develop into actual faults or power outages.
Through this collaboration, EDCO aims to strengthen the readiness of its network, improve service quality for subscribers, and elevate occupational safety standards for workers by reducing dependence on manual field inspections in difficult locations and replacing them with modern, safe, digital solutions.
