# Prevent grid failure from ice loading

Protect transmission lines from mechanical failure with real-time ice monitoring. Secure your assets against winter storms with continuous, on-wire visibility.

## How we are different

### Monitor anywhere

Our units are engineered for the harsh reality of winter. Unlike battery-limited drones that cannot fly in storms, the Nomadic platform grips the wire physically, allowing it to monitor ice growth continuously without expending flight energy.

Data is transmitted instantly to the Nomadic Dashboard. Operators receive automated alerts when sag thresholds are breached, enabling rapid decisions on de-icing protocols or load shedding.

## Capabilities

### Proven in extreme conditions.

###### Ice Thickness Measurement

Direct measurement of radial ice accretion on the conductor surface.

###### Conductor Monitoring

Sag changes indicate ice loading before visual detection is possible.

###### Galloping Detection

Vibration patterns that precede dangerous conductor galloping detected early.

###### -25°C Validated

Tested and proven in Norwegian winter conditions with Elvia, Norway's largest DSO.

## Advantage

### The Mobile Advantage

Ice accretion is a silent destroyer of transmission infrastructure, leading to tower collapse and galloping lines. Traditional visual inspections are impossible during severe storms, and load cells only measure tension at the tower, missing critical mid-span sag data.

Nomadic Drones provide a continuous monitoring system that requires no external power. Our drone lands on the conductor, locks in, and charges from the line’s field, ensuring sustained operations in sub-zero conditions.

## How it works

### From Detection to Action

**Step 1**  
Drone deployed  
Pilot deploys drone on power line in 5 minutes by flying above power line

**Step 2**  
Ice load detected  
Drone sits on power line for extended time monitoring line conditions

**Step 3**  
Alert sent from App  
Relevant team members are notified as soon as relevant events have occurred

**Step 4**  
Mitigation initiated  
With visual verification from the drone the team can start mitigation.

## The system

### Direct Load Measurement

We don't just guess ice weight, we measure the physical response of the conductor. By tracking the rate of sag increase and vibration frequency changes, we provide early warnings before ice loads exceed structural design limits.

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### All-Weather Durability

Validated in harsh Norwegian winter environments, reaching -25°C, the platform is shielded against freezing rain and high winds. The physical locking mechanism ensures the sensor remains stable and operational when you need it most.

## Want to know what the future of grid operations looks like?

Curious about how our solution fits your needs? Request a personalized demo, and our experts will guide you through the features and benefits.