The Problem
The 2018 Camp Fire killed 85 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings. The 2023 Eaton Fire killed 18 and burned over 14,000 acres. Both were sparked by utility equipment.
In fact, 1 in 5 wildfires in the U.S. are caused by power lines—leading to over $10B in annual liability.
Utilities inspect their power lines every 5 to 15 years, if that. But equipment is aging—70% of transmission lines are over 25 years old—and over half of lineworkers are approaching retirement.
These disasters aren't outliers. They're symptoms of a much more systemic problem. Not just utilities, but all of America's critical infrastructure is in an observability crisis.
Our Solution
Finding fire hazards before they spark disasters
Stop Fires
Our technology will reduce fire risk to near-zero with early warning systems
Cut Insurance Premiums
Help utilities save up to 25% by increasing inspection frequency
Automation
Cut truck rolls by 50% with automated, reliable inspections
A complete inspection service, not just drones
We're building a comprehensive inspection service. Our drones will traverse thousands of miles unaided—periodically recharging on the line—as they follow power lines from above, delivering actionable maintenance data directly to your team. Learn more:
No Hardware to Buy
We handle the drone development. You get the insights.
Continuous Inspections
Recharging off the line enables 24/7 operations
Sensor Fusion
Integrated visual, thermal, and ultrasonic sensing—high quality data collected at close range
American Made
Our drones will be all American made, with blue UAS designation in progress
Our Software Platform
Our autonomous hardware will generate time-rich data on the power grid. This data will enable monthly maintenance updates with precise geolocation.
Foliage Encroachment
Continuous tracking of vegetation growth near power lines
Precise Geolocation
Exact location tracking for all maintenance issues
Predictive Analytics
Time-rich data enables predictive ML models
Actionable Reports
Autogenerated maintenance tickets integrated with your systems
Our Service
Wildfire Preventative Inspections
Our service enables wildfire prevention by detecting vegetation encroachment and danger trees before they become a threat. Using automation, we survey the entire overhead network every other month—at a cost that fits within standard utility inspection budgets.
PSPS Re-energization Inspection
Our service supports PSPS protocols by detecting downed conductors and hazards after storms. Using automation, we inspect high-risk segments rapidly—so utilities can safely and confidently re-energize lines.
Learn more about how we anticipate deploying our service safely and managing risks in critical infrastructure environments:
Mission
At Voltair, our mission is to keep America's lights on. We enable autonomous inspection of the power grid such that powerlines never start a wildfire again. We strive to build reliability and antifragility into America's critical infrastructure.
Pilot With Us
We're seeking forward-thinking utilities and partners to help us develop and deploy this revolutionary technology. Join us in building the future of power grid inspection.
Contact Us
Ready to help shape the future of grid inspection? Reach out to discuss pilot opportunities.
Schedule a Meeting
Development Partner Benefits
Lifetime 50% Discount
Development partners receive 50% off pricing for life once our service launches.
Priority Launch Access
Be the first to deploy when our technology is ready for production.
Direct Engineering Partnership
Work directly with our engineering team to ensure our solution meets your specific needs.
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Founding Team
Operators building for America's power grid.
Cofounder & Utility Deployment Strategist
Worked in system protection at Seattle City Light and has an offer to join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Hayden brings frontline grid expertise to Voltair, drawing from his Electrical & Computer Engineering studies focused on power systems.
Founding Engineer
Pilot-in-training and current student at the University of Washington. Hudson brings together startup experience and user-based experience to design effective and pragmatic hardware. He is currently studying aerospace engineering at the University of Washington and Aviation at Emerald Squadron.
Join Our Team
Interested in joining our team? Email us at: info@voltairlabs.com