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Content from this page is approved for external use, often used for social media or newspaper articles. Media can be used in partial as needs arise, as long as its not taken out of context. Please give credits when applicable, to Fast Forward.  

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Public Notice: [Utility Name] has contracted Fast Forward to patrol our distribution line helping identify issues that may lead to preventable outages and wildfires for our members. You may see this car driving along our right-of-way and roadways, both day and nighttime hours. Learn more about Fast Forward technology here: https://ff-ai.com/solutions

Public Notice: Fast Forward will be in the [City/State/Region] area, during the month of [Month]. They will be following powerlines imaging the utilities electrical system to help increase reliability in preventing outages and fire risk. You may see this vehicle in the area during the day and nighttime hours. The electrical department will use this data to better manage and improve reliability for their rate payers. Learn more about Fast Forward technology here: https://ff-ai.com/solutions

Public Notice: We are working with a company called Fast Forward to capture images of our electrical system to identify any potential problem areas. This vehicle will be in our service territory through the month of [Month], and will be doing some driving at night. Give them a wave if you see them on the road!

 

How the system works
Overview of Fast Forward
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Thermal (CTI) 

When electrical components begin to fail, they emit abnormal heat signatures, which is what we detect and quantify for the utility. This is the same tech used in substation inspections, but automated for distribution powerline.  

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Groundline 360

This daytime image set is captured of the entire system, helping utilities reduce unnecessary mobilizations and prepare for work. 

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High-Resolution (CVI)

Our highest resolution imagery for detailed pole top inspections. 
 
 
 
 
 

Documentation Methods

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Wildfire Prevention

Our imagery & service helps utilities mitigate wildfires caused as a result of component failure.  
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Disaster Documentation

Imagery captured can be used for both pre & post disaster workflows to help utilities expedite repairs and shorten the reimbursement and claims process. 
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Winter Access

When snow and ice hits, it is harder for utilities to work safely. Our imagery service makes crew mobilizations safer and helps the crews on the ground restore power.