Wildfires are increasing the risks for vegetation managers and asset managers tasked with protecting critical infrastructure. Last month, a customer reached out to us because their regulator recently required their electric corridors to be further widened. This meant an investment of tens of millions of dollars over thousands of miles of transmission and distribution rights-of-way (ROWs) to keep trees and brush at a safe distance from poles, towers, and conductors. This also resulted in extending the monitoring zone of off-ROW threats such as unstable and unhealthy trees.

With this work completed, there was an even greater incentive to keep the corridors clear to protect the customer’s work investment. Satelytics provided a solution that’s accurate, efficient, and proactive, over large asset areas. Satelytics alerts direct our utility customers’ teams to take action where their expertise is required, resulting in confident compliance and cost reduction.

Satelytics analyzes commercially available satellite imagery with cutting-edge, AI-based algorithms to transform vegetation management. Using high-resolution data, we deliver precision metrics, including tree height (within 5% accuracy), identification of tree types, vegetation health, wire zone encroachments, strike potential, and conflation analysis — including coverage for both on-ROW and off-ROW trees. With this level of detail, our customers can assess risks, guide work plans, and take timely actions to prevent asset disruption and potential ignition.

The Satelytics Advantage

• Unmatched Speed: Receive actionable insights within hours of satellite overpass, ensuring timely decision-making when it matters most.
• Precision Accuracy: High-resolution imagery provides measurements accurate to within 50 centimeters, enabling confident planning and risk mitigation.
• Comprehensive Threat Monitoring: Catalog every tree in your area of interest, identifying hazardous vegetation inside and beyond ROWs.
• Proactive Risk Management: Gain early warnings of unstable trees, invasive grasses, and other potential ignition threats fueled by drought and wildfires.
• Confidence in Compliance: Ensure NERC regulatory requirements for vegetation clearance are not just met but exceeded, safeguarding both your reputation and your assets.

Satelytics’ capabilities extend beyond monitoring. With our solution, you can ensure the effectiveness of herbicidal and mechanical treatments while verifying that contractors meet contracted work requirements. This holistic approach means you can tackle short-term challenges while building long-term resilience.

Real-World Results Made Simple

Whether you’re monitoring vast territories or assessing specific problem areas, Satelytics offers fast, reliable solutions without deploying precious personnel into the field. With tools like Satelytics OTG™, your teams can view detailed results and log field notes—even in areas without connectivity.

Wildfires don’t wait, and neither should you. Protect your assets, mitigate risks, and gain peace of mind by partnering with Satelytics today. Schedule a demonstration today to see how tailored insights can transform how you manage wildfire risks.