Strengthening Transmission Asset Management with Image-Based Inspections at FirstEnergy

February 04, 2026
5AB
Wildfire Risk Mitigation & Vegetation Management Symposium , Storms and Wildfires , Vegetation Management

Wildfire risk and asset health are inextricably linked. This session focuses on strengthening transmission asset management through advanced inspection methods. A FirstEnergy and Cyberhawk case study will detail how combining defect detection with condition assessment in a drone-based inspection program enhances the long-term health monitoring of transmission tower fleets. Learn how a hybrid standard supports both immediate maintenance prioritization and data-driven trend analysis for smarter investment planning and overall risk reduction.

Presenters: Jim McHugh, Cyberhawk

FirstEnergy Utility

This session is part of the Wildfire Risk Mitigation & Vegetation Management Symposium.