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From flight to alert: The end-to-end inspection and management process on Uali’s platform
In the energy industry, critical decision-making relies on the speed and precision with which field data is processed. However, for data to be truly valuable, capturing a high-resolution image is not enough; it must be transformed into an actionable alert integrated into the client's operational ecosystem. At Uali, we have developed a comprehensive service that accompanies the entire data lifecycle.
From flight planning on the ground to real-time notification on our platform, every stage is engineered to provide clarity, reduce risks, and optimise infrastructure management. Each step of the process holds distinct value and a specific purpose.
Dynamic planning and field data capture
Everything begins on the ground. To cover vast geographical areas or complex infrastructure—such as power lines, renewable energy parks, or oil and gas fields—our teams draft flight plans tailored to local weather and operational conditions.
Utilising aerial units equipped with state-of-the-art sensor technology, we perform simultaneous captures in two key formats:
- High-Resolution Optical (RGB) Format: To identify structural damage, component wear, vegetation encroachment, or visible physical faults.
- Thermal Format: To detect temperature variations imperceptible to the human eye—essential for locating hot spots on power lines or temperature anomalies in photovoltaic cells and industrial equipment.
Processing and analysis powered by Artificial Intelligence
Once field data is captured, massive volumes of georeferenced images and metrics are centralized within the Uali platform. This is where our advanced computer vision engine comes into play.
Algorithms specifically trained for the energy industry process thousands of files per minute to identify, classify, and prioritise findings from automatic inspections. These include signs of uncontained fluids on the ground or wellhead, hot spots on insulators and medium/high-voltage cables, missing safety equipment (such as belt guards or perimeter fencing), and thermal anomalies in solar panels or wind turbines.
Validation via professional expertise
At Uali, we believe technology should enhance human knowledge, not replace it. Although Artificial Intelligence classifies and detects patterns at high speed and scale, a specialist validates critical findings before issuing any report.
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This combination of AI speed and rigorous professional analysis ensures that false positives are reduced to zero, guaranteeing that the information delivered to the client is reliable and accurate.
"Our solution enables rapid deployment in a challenging environment." — Amelia Bálsamo, CTO of Uali.
Alert generation and asset condition maps
Once an anomaly is confirmed, the system automatically generates a georeferenced alert within the Uali platform. Client supervisors and decision-makers receive a notification detailing the severity level assigned to the fault (low, medium, high, or critical), accompanied by corresponding optical/thermal imagery and the exact asset location on an interactive map. This enables immediate operational impact assessments without requiring field travel.
Integration and work order execution
The cycle closes when data is transformed into action. Thanks to the Uali platform's integration capabilities via APIs with clients' corporate systems, an alert can automatically trigger a work order.
Ground maintenance crews receive precise geolocation and technical details of the anomaly, allowing them to proceed directly to the critical point equipped with the appropriate resources. Once the task is completed, the platform updates the asset's history, guaranteeing complete and continuous traceability for future audits.
→ The Uali experience speaks for itself: New record of assets inspected in a single day
The value of an end-to-end process
Transforming infrastructure monitoring into a seamless workflow—from aerial sensor to operator screen—eliminates bureaucratic delays and blind ground patrols.
At Uali, we deliver an end-to-end service that turns field complexity into simple, agile, and preventive maintenance decisions, ensuring the continuity and efficiency of the energy matrix. Get to know us and let’s talk about transforming the energy industry!
Ian Bogado
CEO
