What used to take us months to get an answer, we now are able to get something in about 24 hours. In 2023, Mcome County spent nearly a million dollars on contractor inspections. Next year, using the new tech, they estimate inspections will cost just $46,000.Launching new tools like this, essentially a poop drone. The drone is sent into the sewer systems, recording 4K video with lights as powerful as those at a stadium. sensors detecting hazardous gases sometimes found in pipes that are usually inspected by ...

Infrastructure Problem & Solution - Macomb County experienced a massive sinkhole in 2016 due to a burst sewer line, costing $75 million to fix [1][2] - The county is now using drones and floating buoys (Gooflow) equipped with 4K video and sensors to inspect sewer systems [3][5] - The drone, ACOX from Flybotics, is equipped with sensors to detect hazardous gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen sulfide [3][4] Efficiency & Cost Savings - The drone can inspect almost 1,000 feet (approximately 305 meters) of underground pipes in one flight [4] - Sewer AI system analyzes footage from drones and buoys, providing results in about 24 hours, significantly faster than previous methods [6] - Macomb County anticipates inspection costs to decrease from nearly $1 million in 2023 to $46,000 using the new technology, a 954% reduction [6][7] Risk Mitigation - The technology aims to prevent catastrophic infrastructure failures by identifying issues like tree roots, cracks, and water intrusion in pipes [5][7] - Using drones reduces the need for human entry into potentially dangerous environments [4]