• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • DroneRacingLife
  • DroneFlyers
  • Newsletter
DroneLife

DRONELIFE

Stay up to date on all the latest Drone News

  • News
  • Products
  • Industries
    • Agriculture
    • Construction
    • Delivery
    • Dual Use
    • Inspection
    • Public Safety
    • Surveying
  • Enthusiasts
  • Regulations
  • Business
  • Video
  • Podcasts

How AI and Drones Are Revolutionizing Utility Inspections: The Drone Radio Show

March 17, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

On this episode of the Drone Radio Show: Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, talks with host Randy Goers about how AI and drones are transforming traditional utility inspections and the challenges of implementing and scaling these technologies.

Listen here:

Kaitlyn Albertoli is CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions. Buzz Solutions leverages AI and drone technology to revolutionize how power utilities inspect and modernize their infrastructure. The company’s innovative software platform, featuring tools like PowerAI and PowerGUARD, uses advanced data analytics and machine learning to automate visual inspections, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and resilience of the electric grid. Their mission is to empower utilities to proactively monitor and manage their systems, reducing outages, preventing wildfires, and ensuring reliable energy delivery. Committed to driving innovation, Buzz Solutions equips teams with cutting-edge solutions to analyze data, collaborate seamlessly, and export actionable inspection results—all aimed at fostering smarter, more stable infrastructure for a sustainable future.
A Stanford University graduate with a background in sustainability and finance, Kaitlyn is widely regarded as a thought leader in the energy and technology sectors. She frequently speaks at industry events and conferences on topics spanning utilities, AI, and infrastructure resilience. Before co-founding Buzz Solutions with Vik Chaudhry to safeguard the world’s energy infrastructure, Kaitlyn worked as a wealth management analyst at JP Morgan Chase. In 2021, her leadership and vision earned her a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Together, she and Vik are tackling critical challenges like grid-sparked wildfires, power outages, and storm damage with a bold, tech-driven approach.
In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Kaitlyn talks about Buzz Solutions, how AI and drones are transforming traditional utility inspections and the challenges of implementing and scaling these technologies.
Buzz Solutions (www.buzzsolutions.co)
Missed a recent episode?  Catch up here:
  • Using Drones to Support Regional Economic Development, on the Drone Radio Show!
  • AgEagle Aerial CEO on the latest episode of the Drone Radio Show!
  • How Hover UAV is Simplifying Remote BVLOS Operations and Shaping the Future of Drones, on the Drone Radio Show!

 

Miriam McNabb

Miriam McNabb is the Editor-in-Chief of DRONELIFE and CEO of JobForDrones, a professional drone services marketplace, and a fascinated observer of the emerging drone industry and the regulatory environment for drones. Miriam has penned over 3,000 articles focused on the commercial drone space and is an international speaker and recognized figure in the industry.  Miriam has a degree from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of experience in high tech sales and marketing for new technologies.
For drone industry consulting or writing, Email Miriam.

TWITTER:@spaldingbarker

Subscribe to DroneLife here.

Filed Under: DL Exclusive, Drone News, Drone News Feeds, Drones in the News, News, Podcast Tagged With: AI for utilities, Buzz Solutions, drone inspections, drone radio show, energy resilience, Kaitlyn Albertoli, machine learning, power grid monitoring, utility infrastructure, wildfire prevention

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

LATEST

DroneDeploy Launches Progress AI to Automate Construction Tracking

New AI tool delivers accurate jobsite updates in minutes, saving time and reducing risk DroneDeploy Introduces AI-Powered Construction Progress Tool…

Continue Reading DroneDeploy Launches Progress AI to Automate Construction Tracking

Hands-On Learning, Public Safety Take Center Stage at Commercial UAV Expo 2025

Partnerships with Pilot Institute and AIRT Bring Comprehensive Training for Drone Pilots and First Responders The Commercial UAV Expo 2025…

Continue Reading Hands-On Learning, Public Safety Take Center Stage at Commercial UAV Expo 2025

Blueflite Drones to Deliver Auto Parts in Detroit

Michigan-Backed Pilot Project Aims to Modernize Automotive Logistics with Aerial Delivery A New Era of Auto Parts Delivery In a…

Continue Reading Blueflite Drones to Deliver Auto Parts in Detroit

Amprius Delivers Next-Gen SiCore® Batteries to Leading Drone Manufacturers

High-energy cells support long-endurance UAV missions for Airbus subsidiary AALTO and others Amprius Expands Drone Battery Shipments from Fremont Pilot…

Continue Reading Amprius Delivers Next-Gen SiCore® Batteries to Leading Drone Manufacturers

Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market

Battery Endurance: The Persistent Drone Challenge Battery life has long stood as a defining constraint in commercial and dual-use drone…

Continue Reading Solid State Batteries: A Disruptive Force in the Commercial and Dual-Use Drone Market

Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response

Group deploys drones to search for victims in Texas Hill Country flood By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The deadly…

Continue Reading Drones Join the Front Lines in Deadly Texas Flood Response

Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control

As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic…

Continue Reading Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control

U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms

The drone industry in the United States is experiencing a surge in investment and capital flow, as a series of…

Continue Reading U.S. Drone Industry Investment Surges Amid Sweeping Legislative Reforms

US and Ukraine Move Closer to Landmark Drone Deal

Big Plans for Drone Collaboration The United States and Ukraine are in advanced talks over a new partnership that could…

Continue Reading US and Ukraine Move Closer to Landmark Drone Deal

High Lander Launches Vega HighSite for Local Airspace Management

New solution enables safe and scalable drone operations for commercial and government sites High Lander Aviation has introduced Vega HighSite,…

Continue Reading High Lander Launches Vega HighSite for Local Airspace Management

Secondary Sidebar

Footer

SPONSORED

Inspired Flight Gremsy IF800 VIO F1 drones geo week

What Will It Take to Strengthen U.S. Drone Manufacturing? A Conversation with Inspired Flight’s CEO

Global Mapper Mobile data collection

Collection Ground Control Points with Global Mapper Mobile

Military Drone Mapping Solutions

How SimActive’s Correlator3D™ is Revolutionizing Military Mapping: An Exclusive Interview with CEO Philippe Simard

Photogrammetry Accuracy Standards

SimActive Photogrammetry Software: Enabling Users to Meet Accuracy Standards for Over 20 Years

NACT Engineering Parrot ANAFI tether indoor shot

Smart Tether for Parrot ANAFI USA from NACT Engineering

Blue Marble, features global mapper, features Blue Marble

Check Out These New Features in Global Mapper v25 from Blue Marble

About Us | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Write for Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service

The Trusted Source for the Business of Drones.

This website uses cookies and third party services. By clicking OK, you are agreeing to our privacy policy. ACCEPT

Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT