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Our Solution – Drone-Based Inspections
Our inspection drones collect 4K video data directly from operational pipelines, eliminating the need for flushing or removing sediment.
This enables:
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Rapid and safe inspection setup
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Reduced societal and environmental impact
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Frequent and cost-efficient network screening
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Access to previously hard-to-reach assets
The result: improved data quality, reduced resources, and a continually updated understanding of your asset base.
AI-Powered Event Detection
Manual inspection review is time-consuming and prone to subjective judgment.
Our machine learning model automatically identifies events and anomalies in inspection videos — ensuring consistent, objective, and repeatable assessments.
This automation delivers:
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Faster, more reliable results
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Continuous monitoring of asset condition over time
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Improved investment planning and prioritization
By understanding how defects evolve year to year, utilities can better anticipate reinvestment needs and allocate resources effectively.
3D Models and Point Clouds
Drone data can be processed into accurate 3D point cloud models of pipes, manholes, and structures.
These models offer valuable geometric and positional data — supporting:
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Planning of repairs, renovations, and relining projects
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Verification of dimensions, elevations, and alignments
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Integration with GIS and asset management systems
The point cloud data supplements traditional field measurements and ensures you always have a clear picture of your network.
Deliverables
Each inspection project includes a complete, standardized set of outputs:
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4K MP4 video for each inspected section
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AI-based PDF report with images and identified events
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XML report compatible with DANVA’s standard structure for upload into GIS or asset systems
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3D point cloud model with free access to the drone’s visualization platform
Advanced Renovation Planning – Data, AI, and Expertise Combined
For utilities planning network renovation, insight matters as much as infrastructure.
Solteq Utilities Consulting provides advanced renovation planning services that combine existing inspection data, machine learning models, and expert consulting — or, when needed, new drone-based data collection to fill in the gaps.
Our approach creates a complete, data-driven view of network condition and investment needs.
Here’s how we help:
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Data Assessment: We evaluate the quality and completeness of your existing datasets and identify where additional data or updates are needed.
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AI-Enhanced Condition Modelling: Our algorithms predict pipeline condition development and highlight sections that require near-term attention.
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Optimized Investment Planning: Using data-driven insights, we help utilities prioritize renovations and schedule reinvestments up to 10–15 years more accurately.
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Cost Efficiency: Better targeting of renovation work can reduce total project costs by 20–30%.
By merging machine learning insights with consulting expertise, we help utilities plan smarter, extend asset lifetimes, and make confident, long-term decisions — without unnecessary fieldwork or overinvestment.
Customer Benefits
✓ Time and resource savings
✓ Reduced societal and environmental impact
✓ Objective, uniform assessment of pipeline condition
✓ Compatibility with existing systems and digital workflows
✓ Inspections on live assets — no shutdown required
✓ High-quality video and data output
Why Choose Solteq Utilities Consulting?
Our Intelligent Inspection service stands out in the Nordic market — developed together with utility partners and tailored to sector-specific needs.
We combine drone technology, AI analytics, and deep industry expertise to provide actionable insight and long-term value for water and wastewater utilities.
Let’s bring your asset data to life — and turn inspection results into smarter decisions.