A drone power line inspection near Krupanj during heavy snowfall showed how technology can speed up grid repairs. Several villages had been without power for days. Snow, ice and inaccessible terrain made it hard to find the faults on the power lines.

Working alongside Interfast, Lomingo drone pilots joined the ground crews. Their task was to survey the grid from the air and pinpoint the damage.

Fast fault identification

Aerial inspection of the power lines helped crews locate the faults quickly. The drones made it possible to:

• Check long stretches of power line in a short time.
• Spot fallen poles and broken cables.
• Detect damage caused by the weight of the snow.
• Pinpoint the exact location of each fault.

With this approach the technical crews could act immediately. No time was lost searching the terrain on foot.

Lomingo drone pilots in action

Working with Interfast, Lomingo drone pilots provided key information from the field. That allowed faster repairs and brought power back to households sooner. Winter conditions demanded stable flight, precise planning and strict safety procedures.

The Krupanj operation shows how drone technology is used more and more in the energy sector, especially in emergencies.

Technology serving the community

When the villages lost power, a fast response was crucial. The drone inspection found the fault without putting people at risk. Nobody had to wade through deep snow and inaccessible forest terrain.

Lomingo has the largest network of drone pilots in the Balkans, ready for infrastructure and emergency operations across the country.

Lomingo tip

The Krupanj case proves that aerial grid surveillance is the most effective solution in a crisis. It shortens the time without power and makes the field crews safer.