Electric utilities have unique and broad environments and use cases. These need to be well understood when preparing to use a new technology. What questions are left?
UAS can be disruptive, but it has to be about more than a drone.
Scalability is the key to successful widespread use. What are the barriers and what can we do about it?
What are the key technologies that we are still waiting on?
Drew McGuire, Project Manager, EPRI
1:45 - 2:30 p.m. :: National Grid’s UAS Program Development
Recapping UAS field demonstrations
UAS internal corporate policy development
Internal near-term use case priorities
Jacquelyn Bean, Lead Analyst, National Grid
2:30 - 3:15 p.m. :: Southern California Edison’s UAS Program
Identifying the concept of operations
Inaugural model selection / Program development
Dictated by desired inspection method
Fixed Wing vs. Rotorcraft/Multirotor
Airframe independent of sensor – “Futureproofing”
Budget
Research & development
New “out of the box” industry solutions
Operations
Certification and training
Crew resource management (CRM)
Insurance/Liability
Balancing client expectations with regulatory realities
Future fleet considerations
Additional capabilities
Evolving regulations
Newly identified applications
Craig Stenberg, Flight Operations Supervisor, Southern California Edison
3:15 - 3:45 :: Better, Faster, Cost Effective UAS and 3D Modeling
Better: Achieve precise aerial measurement to improve inspections
Faster: Streamline collection, processing, and dissemination of aerial data.
Cost Effective: Introduce a new framework for integrating and utilizing various sensors, UAVs, gimbals, and image processing
This talk will provide the latest and most advanced UAS technologies that improve inspection accuracy, increase safety and reduce costs.
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. :: Doing More with Drone Data: Emerging Applications for Today's Utility Challenges
Fostering a culture of innovation
Ways to do more with the data you're gathering with UAS
Examples of innovative uses for UAS:
Security analysis—identifying ballistic threats
Virtual construction monitoring—remote project walk-throughs
Visualization—animating the future
Jason Pfaff, Applied Technology Manager, POWER Engineers
Aaron Ames, Mapping and Analysis Manager, POWER Engineers
8:30 - 9:15 a.m. :: UAS-Based Sensing and Measurements
Image sensors
Chemical sensors
LIDAR
Weather sensor
How environment factors into sensing and measurements
Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, Research and Development, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. :: Entergy UAS Reliability Inspection Case Study
Inspected 9 miles of distribution feeder trunk across 4 circuits
Contracted UAS operator for inspections
Study compares aerial inspection to standard ground inspection methods
Specialized software used to review data post aerial inspection
Stephen (Tison) Reno, Engineer- Distribution Asset Management, Entergy
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. :: Networking Break
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. :: ComEd’s Multi-Faceted UAS Program
ComEd will provide an overview of UAS risks, uses and benefits to date and plans for the future
Flights to date have demonstrated the ability of UASs to do the following:
Mitigate injury risks and hazards to employees
Capture system images not available by existing assessment methods
Capture images of energized equipment that otherwise require de-energizing
A primary goal is to provide actionable information to end users
Process description and examples
UAS flight mission lessons learned
Effective use of payloads, emergent uses, etc.
Financial business cases
Our journey and next steps
Linda Rhodes, Operational Strategy & Business Intelligence - Strategic Initiatives, Com Ed
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. :: Xcel Energy
How Xcel Energy plans to use UASs
Xcel & Environmental Consultants UAS case study
Utilities & consultants: Best practices for working cohesively
Eileen Lockhart, UAS Program Manager, Xcel Energy
12:00 p.m. :: Conference Adjourns
WORKSHOP
Utility UAS Operations: Guide to Implementation
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Overview
This workshop will explore opportunities for UAS implementation within the utility industry. The instructor will describe how to optimally blend sUAS technology with the expertise of utility subject matter experts to provide more thorough inspections. Attendees will discuss practical considerations when using drones for comprehensive aerial inspections. They will review a solar scan case study. The workshop will address 3D mapping. Attendees will leave with an understanding of challenges and opportunities for using sUAS for disaster recovery.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the blending of sUAS technology with the expertise of utility subject matter experts to provide more thorough inspections
Discuss comprehensive aerial inspections with drones
Explain regulatory and technological challenges to make CAIs with drones a reality
Review a solar scan case study
Discuss photogrammetry volumetric vs. ground or aircraft survey
Address safety and regulatory challenges using sUAS in a post-disaster area
Program Agenda
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Instructor
Eric S. Hare, Chief Operating Officer, Talon Aerolytics, LLC
Eric Hare is the Chief Operating Officer of Talon Aerolytics, Inc. Eric has the responsibility for the company's planning, development and implementation of all operations and training functions.
Prior to joining Talon Aerolytics, Eric served as the Chief Operations Officer for Si Global, Inc. Si Global® is a Defense Consulting & Technology Integration firm based in West Point, Georgia. Si Global has a distinguished performance portfolio including success with DA G2, DARPA, AMRDEC, NAVAIR, and PM Terrestrial Sensors. Si Global is staffed with industry intelligent personnel from varied Joint Service backgrounds including conventional and Special Operations Forces.
Eric also served as the Director of Operations for the AMK9 Academy, LLC. AMK9 Academy is the primary location for operations and training for the largest service dog provider in the world, AMK9, LLC. Eric provided oversight of the Operations, administration, logistics, course management, facility management and budget. Eric also served as part of the Business development team during proposal, formal quotes and contract development.
Eric is a retired United States Army Infantry Officer with 25 years of service in many leadership roles to include Executive Officer, Operations and Training Officer and Commander with multiple overseas tours that include Iraq and Afghanistan.
SPEAKERS
Aaron Ames, Mapping and Analysis Manager, POWER Engineers
Christine Asaro, Project Advisor, San Diego Gas & Electric
Jacquelyn Bean, Lead Analyst, National Grid
Cheree Boteler, Senior Marketing Specialist, NV Energy
Mark Foisy, Aviation Safety Inspector- Unmanned Aircraft Specialist, FAA
Peter Fuhr, Distinguished Scientist, Electronics & Electrical Systems Research Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Eileen Lockhart, UAS Program Manager, Xcel Energy
Marissa Morales-Rodriguez, Research and Development, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Drew McGuire, Project Manager, EPRI
Daniel Perez, Reliability Engineer, CenterPoint Energy
Jason Pfaff, Applied Technology Manager, POWER Engineers
Hector Ubinas, UAS Program Lead / Aviation Safety Advisor, San Diego Gas & Electric
Charles Winfree, Director of Commercial Operations, Aviation Unmanned
LOCATION
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook
1401 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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To reserve your room, please call 1-630-573-8555
Please indicate that you are with the EUCI group to receive the group rate.
Room Rate:
The room rate is $179.00 single or double plus applicable taxes.
Room Block Dates:
A room block has been reserved for the nights of May 7 - 9, 2017.
Rate Available Until:
Make your reservations prior to April 18, 2017. There are a limited number of rooms available at the conference rate. Please make your reservations early.
