Increase the capacity of existing lines with real-time conductor data. Swiftly deploy sensors in bottlenecks to resolve congestion.
Why install a permanent sensor for a temporary congestion issue? Nomadic units can be redeployed across different circuits as load patterns change, providing the flexibility to manage the energy transition without over-investing in fixed hardware.
Direct contact measurement of conductor surface temperature the most critical DLR input.
Real-time sag monitoring via onboard sensors to ensure clearance compliance.
Aeolian vibration and conductor galloping detection for structural health monitoring.
Measure the actual current throughput at any given time
Most utilities operate based on "Static Line Ratings". Conservative, worst-case weather assumptions that leave up to 70% of grid capacity unused. Traditional DLR sensors are hard-wired, expensive to install, and require line de-energization, making them difficult to scale across a fluctuating network.
Nomadic Drones provide a mobile, continuous monitoring system that requires no external power. Our drone lands on the conductor, locks in, and charges from the line’s field, providing the high-fidelity data needed to safely increase current limits during peak demand.
Pilot deploys drone on power line in 5 minutes by flying above power line
Drone sits on power line for extended time monitoring line conditions
Data captured by the drone is automatically sent to Nomadic App for analysis
Grid Operator updates parameters to optimize throughput
By measuring sag, temperature, and vibration directly on the conductor, we replace theoretical models with empirical reality. This allows operators to safely push 15-30% more power through existing lines, deferring millions in upgrades.
Using high-accuracy inertial measurement units, we measure sag and clearance to high precision. This ensures that as you increase capacity, you never compromise safety margins or clearance regulations.
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The onboard sensor suite tracks conductor vibration (aeolian) and galloping events in real-time. This ensures that increased power flow does not compromise the physical stability of the line or accelerate mechanical fatigue.
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