Fast Forward develops automated inspection systems that utilize vehicle-mounted cameras and proprietary data collection software to conduct thermal inspections and document line patrols for electric utility companies. This technology enables the inspection of over 30,000 poles weekly while significantly reducing data volume and operational costs.
Funding
$2.7M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Electric utility companies face challenges in efficiently inspecting power lines and documenting line patrols due to the high volume of data generated and the operational costs associated with traditional methods. Existing inspection processes can be time-consuming and expensive, hindering timely maintenance and potentially leading to system inefficiencies.
Solution
Fast Forward offers automated inspection systems designed to streamline line patrol documentation and thermal inspections for electric utilities. Their solution utilizes vehicle-mounted cameras and proprietary data collection software to efficiently capture and process inspection data. By automating these processes, Fast Forward enables utilities to inspect a large number of poles weekly while significantly reducing data volume and operational costs. The system also facilitates the cleanup of GIS data and the building of system inventories.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes electric utility companies seeking to reduce inspection costs, improve data management, and automate line patrol documentation.
Features
- Vehicle-mounted camera systems for automated data collection during line patrols.
- Proprietary data collection software for efficient image processing and analysis.
- Automated thermal inspections to identify potential issues with power lines.
- Data management services, including image processing, hosting, and security.
- Data reduction capabilities, decreasing data volume by over 70% while maintaining actionable results.
- Reporting features that provide simple, importable reports for any GIS software.