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Patrol the full feeder,
not just the substation.

While standard DJI Matrice 350 RTK operations achieve range dependent on environment and regulatory conditions, transmission-corridor interference can significantly reduce effective link performance. WirEng® extends the operational connectivity envelope, enabling single-operator feeder coverage from a mobile command position under real-world RF conditions.

CertifiedNERC-CIP-friendly bolt-onNDAA Section 848-compliantBlue UAS bolt-onFAA BVLOS-waiver compatible
130% – 280%
Range gain
Per platform
0
NERC-CIP re-vetting
No software change
BVLOS
Waiver compatible
No re-file
Blue UAS
Bolt-on
NDAA Section 848
/ Install

No NERC-CIP re-vetting. No waiver re-file.

Controller slide-on interface connects to system. No firmware, no SDK, no software supply chain change. The DJI / Skydio fleet your utility already cleared stays cleared. The FAA BVLOS waiver you already hold stays valid.

  • Non-invasive interface -- certifications and warranties still apply.
  • No NERC-CIP supply-chain re-vetting
  • FAA BVLOS waiver preserved (no airframe substitution)
  • Existing AES-256 link-layer encryption untouched
/ Range by system

Extended connectivity for
the platforms you already operate.

Install a WirEng® Drone Connectivity System to upgrade your current Mobile Command Center for seemless integration. Our systems are designed for many different operational requirements and field-verified across operator deployments.

Platform
Stock controller
With WirEng®
Gain
DJI Matrice 350 RTK
Utility workhorse · 55 min
3 km
15 km
×5
Skydio X10D
Blue UAS · EMI-marketed
2 km
14 km
×7
Percepto Air Max
Drone-in-a-box dock radius
3 km
16 km
×5.3
Autel EVO Max 4T V2
SkyLink 3.0 · A-Mesh 1.0
3 km
11 km
×3.7
Parrot ANAFI USA
Blue UAS substation patrol
2 km
7 km
×3.5
/ Mission profile

What utilities teams
need from a Drone Connectivity Solution.

/ 01

Continuous Feeder Visibility from a Single Field Position

Utilities teams need to inspect long distribution feeders without repeatedly repositioning their ground station as the drone moves along the corridor. In real-world transmission environments, terrain, vegetation, and infrastructure can degrade link stability over distance. A drone connectivity system enables a more persistent command-and-control environment from a single mobile staging point, reducing operational interruptions during linear asset inspection.

/ 02

Reliable Connectivity in RF-Congested Infrastructure Corridors

Substations, urban edges, and industrial corridors introduce high levels of RF congestion that can impact telemetry and video stability. Utilities teams require a connectivity layer that maintains consistent link performance in these environments, ensuring uninterrupted inspection of critical assets such as transformers, switchgear, and distribution nodes even under heavy electromagnetic activity.

/ 03

Mobile Command Operations for Field Crews

Utility inspections are often performed from trucks or mobile command vehicles positioned along rights-of-way. Teams need a system that turns the vehicle into a stable operational hub for drone control, allowing pilots to launch, track, and recover aircraft without relying on fixed infrastructure or repeated manual repositioning in the field.

/ 04

Extended Operational Reach Across Distributed Infrastructure

Utility networks span large geographic areas including feeders, substations, substations-to-substations corridors, and remote infrastructure sites. Teams need a connectivity solution that extends operational awareness across these distributed assets from a single deployment point, enabling more efficient coverage of inspection routes and reducing time lost to relocation and setup cycles.

/ Deployment scenarios

Real-world missions WirEng® systems support today.

/ 01

Full-Feeder Power Line Inspection from a Single Staging Point

Utility crews use drone systems to inspect long transmission and distribution feeders for vegetation encroachment, conductor issues, and structural anomalies. WirEng® systems support these missions by enabling stable command, telemetry, and video from a mobile command vehicle positioned along the corridor, reducing the need for repeated repositioning as the inspection progresses along the line.

/ 02

Large-Area Agricultural Monitoring and Crop Health Mapping

Agricultural operators deploy drones to assess crop health, irrigation performance, and field variability across hundreds of acres in a single operation. WirEng® systems support continuous aerial coverage from a fixed field position, allowing operators to maintain stable connectivity while the drone moves across large or segmented fields for mapping and analysis workflows.

/ 03

Infrastructure Digital-Twin Capture for Bridges, Roads, and Ports

Inspection teams use drones to generate high-resolution photogrammetry and 3D digital twins of critical infrastructure such as bridges, highways, dams, and port facilities. WirEng® systems support these missions by maintaining consistent control and data links from a single deployment vehicle, enabling uninterrupted capture of complex structures without frequent repositioning or signal loss.

/ Recommended systems

Systems engineered for
utilities missions.

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MDC-OMNI-EB™

IAT™ omnidirectional symbiotic boosting Drone Connectivity System

QuadrAnt-REF-ACV™

Reflector-enhanced QuadrAnt-ACV™

DFS-DIR-EB™

Octuple directional boosting system for more distance and penetration

RadiAnt-ACV™

Active antenna with Active Gen4™ + IAT™

Bring resilient drone connectivity to your operation.

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