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Fire Mitigation Services

Enhance wildfire resilience and regulatory compliance by utilizing drone technology to efficiently establish and maintain low-flammability vegetation along powerline corridors, rights-of-way, and designated fire breaks.

1. Corridor Assessment & Planning

  • Survey Utility Corridors:
    Inspect transmission and distribution line corridors to identify high-risk areas, focusing on slopes, access challenges, and existing vegetation density.

  • Map Fire Breaks:
    Define strategic fire break zones and critical right-of-way segments that require enhanced wildfire mitigation.

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2. Seed Mix Selection

  • Low-Flammability Species:
    Select “FireWise” grass and ground cover species (flammability rating 8–10) suitable for Colorado rights-of-way—such as blue grama, buffalograss, sheep fescue, perennial ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass.

  • Site Adaptation:
    Adjust seed mixes for varying soil types, sun exposure, moisture, and elevation across the corridor.

3. Optimal Planting Windows

  • Primary Season:

    • Fall (September–October): Best for large-scale seeding; seeds overwinter and germinate naturally in spring.

    • Spring (March–May): Secondary window if irrigation is available or rapid establishment is needed.

  • Weather Requirements:
    Schedule drone operations during calm, dry conditions for precise seed placement and minimal drift.

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4. Drone Broadcast Seeding Operations

  • Preparation:

    • Coordinate with crews to clear excessive debris or tall vegetation if needed.

    • Divide seed for multi-directional coverage.

  • Execution:

    • Deploy drones to broadcast seed evenly along rights-of-way and across fire break zones, flying multiple passes  for thorough coverage.

    • For slopes or erosion-prone areas, follow up with drone-applied or manual mulch (clean straw, netting).

  • Safety & Documentation:
    Maintain safe distances from energized lines; provide GPS-based maps and coverage reports for compliance and recordkeeping.

5. Post-Seeding Maintenance

  • Watering:
    Where feasible, arrange light, frequent irrigation until establishment—especially in high-priority or erosion-prone areas.

  • Mulching:
    Apply mulch to steep slopes or loose soils to aid establishment and reduce erosion.

  • Inspection:
    Schedule periodic inspections to assess vegetation health and identify areas needing reseeding or additional management.

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