Pioneering drone technology marks a leap forward in safety and efficiency for Yurika powerline construction projects.

Robotics is playing an essential role in every aspect of Australia’s energy transition, from generation through to transmission and distribution. Energy Source & Distribution looks at how this cutting-edge technology is helping deliver new efficiencies in the race to renewables.

Powerlink Queensland, alongside Infravision, have been recognised by the Australian Financial Review in their inaugural Energy Awards for applying innovative practices in the energy sector.

The winner of the inaugural The Australian Financial Review Energy Award for Innovation had a tragic genesis. But Powerlink hopes it will show others the benefits of embracing change.

Cameron Van Der Berg, is the co-founder and CEO of Infravision, an international startup that revolutionizes power line installation and maintenance using drone technology. His company connects wind and solar power stations to the grid, reducing the need for environmentally damaging methods like tree cutting and close-proximity helicopter operations.

Infravision, a company accelerating power grid modernization with drone-enabled power line upgrades, today announced it has raised $23 million in Series A financing.