Buzz and Beyond

What happens when utilities combine the power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with AI-driven inspection data? In this episode of Buzz & Beyond, Buzz Solutions Director Brandon Bozarth joins Product Manager Eric Hockman to discuss how GIS and Visual AI are helping utilities better understand their infrastructure, prioritize maintenance, and make more informed asset management decisions. They explore why GIS serves as the foundation for connecting inspection imagery to physical assets, how risk data can help prioritize repairs, and why identifying patterns across the grid is just as important as detecting individual defects. From wildfire risk assessment to uncovering larger infrastructure issues, Brandon and Eric explain how utilities can turn growing volumes of inspection data into actionable intelligence and shift from reactive maintenance toward more proactive grid management. Connect With Us: 🚀 Request a demo today! https://hubs.li/Q03zr2x-0 🔗 Learn more about Buzz Solutions: https://www.buzzsolutions.co ⚡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzsolutionsinc./

What happens when GIS and Visual AI come together to transform utility inspections?   As utilities collect more inspection imagery than ever before, the challenge is no longer just gathering data. It's connecting that information to the assets, locations, and operational decisions that matter most.   In this episode, Buzz Solutions CEO & Co-Founder Kaitlyn Albertoli joins Tom Lenzen of Esri to explore how integrating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with Visual AI can help utilities unlock greater value from their inspection programs.   Together, they discuss the evolving role of GIS in utility infrastructure management, the impact of drone technology on inspections, and the opportunities ahead as utilities work to turn visual data into actionable intelligence.   Topics explored include: 🔸 Why connecting GIS and Visual AI matters for utilities 🔸 The evolving role of GIS in utility inspections 🔸 How drones are changing the way utilities collect inspection data 🔸 The relationship between Buzz Solutions and Esri 🔸 What's next for utility inspection technology over the next 12–18 months   Discover how connected inspection intelligence can help utilities move toward more informed, proactive asset management.   Connect With Us: 🚀 Request a demo today! https://hubs.li/Q03zr2x-0 🔗 Learn more about Buzz Solutions: https://www.buzzsolutions.co ⚡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzsolutionsinc./

How can utilities move from experimenting with AI to creating real operational value?   At CEATI, Rob Mason of Dominion Energy shared a real-world case study on how Dominion has expanded its use of AI across asset management and inspection programs. Joined on stage by Buzz Solutions CEO & Co-Founder Kaitlyn Albertoli, the discussion explores Dominion’s AI journey, the growth of its drone program, and the importance of building trust as new technologies are introduced into utility operations.   The conversation covers how Dominion is using AI to:   ⚡ Manage the growing volume of inspection imagery and data ⚡ Support engineers and reduce time spent on manual analysis ⚡ Integrate AI with structure-specific asset data ⚡ Improve reliability and operational performance ⚡ Build a scalable, long-term approach to AI adoption   Rob also shares why Dominion chose to start small rather than pursue full inspection automation from day one, and how its partnership with Buzz Solutions has evolved alongside the utility’s needs.   Watch the full discussion to hear how Dominion Energy is putting AI into practice and what other utilities can learn from its journey.   Connect With Us: 🚀 Request a demo today! Demos sign up: https://hubs.li/Q03zr2x-0 🔗 Learn more about Buzz Solutions: https://www.buzzsolutions.co ⚡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzsolutionsinc./

Where is AI actually delivering value in commercial drone programs today?   Recorded live at Commercial UAV Expo (CUAV), this panel brings together industry leaders to explore how AI is moving beyond the hype and into real-world drone operations.   The conversation covers where AI is making an impact today, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, how organizations can prepare their teams to work alongside AI, and what it takes to turn growing volumes of aerial data into meaningful insights.   Buzz Solutions CTO and Co-Founder Vikhyat (Vik) Chaudhry joins Achal Negi of FlytBase, Ismar A. of Stratus Autonomous, and Desiree Ekstein of On The Go Video.biz for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of AI and commercial drones.   Vik also shares a utility perspective, including how AI can help grid operators navigate increasingly complex infrastructure, extreme weather, growing electricity demand, and the need for more intelligent inspection and asset management.   🎧 Tune in for a practical conversation about what AI can do today, where humans still play a critical role, and what comes next for AI-powered drone programs.   Topics include: AI in commercial drone operations, human-in-the-loop AI, aerial inspections, data analytics, utility infrastructure, grid modernization, and the future of autonomous operations. Connect With Us: 🚀 Request a demo today! Demos sign up: https://hubs.li/Q03zr2x-0 🔗 Learn more about Buzz Solutions: https://www.buzzsolutions.co ⚡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzsolutionsinc./

What does poor inspection data really cost a utility?   In this episode of Buzz and Beyond, host Brandon Bozarth, Director of Solutions at Buzz Solutions, sits down with William Badnaruk, Senior Solutions Engineer, to explore why data quality is foundational to successful aerial inspection programs and AI-powered analysis.   From inconsistent image capture and motion blur to missed shots and poor resolution, seemingly small data quality issues can have an impact downstream. Brandon and William discuss how consistent, high-quality inspection data can improve AI analysis, reduce unnecessary reshoots and truck rolls, support better decision-making, and help utilities get greater ROI from their inspection programs.   They also explore how PowerAI and Data Quality AI can help utilities manage inspection data at scale, streamline workflows, and turn large volumes of visual data into actionable insights.   In this episode: 🔹 Common issues that impact aerial inspection image quality 🔹 Why consistency matters across assets and inspection cycles 🔹 How image quality impacts AI-powered analysis 🔹 The real cost of poor inspection data 🔹 How utilities can improve data collection and program standards 🔹 Using AI as a force multiplier for inspection teams 🔹 Moving from reactive inspections toward proactive and preventative maintenance   Better data doesn’t just mean better AI. It means better decisions.   Connect With Us: 🚀 Request a demo today! Demos sign up: https://hubs.li/Q03zr2x-0 🔗 Learn more about Buzz Solutions: https://www.buzzsolutions.co ⚡ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzzsolutionsinc./