Dominion deploys drone docks for solar and grid inspections

Synopsis

Dominion Energy has become the first utility in the U.S. to deploy drone docks for solar inspections, transforming how renewable assets are managed at scale. The company has also expanded dock deployments to high-fault substations, where autonomous flights provide continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure.

By embedding autonomy into daily operations, Dominion is enabling faster, safer, and more resilient inspections. The initiative highlights how utilities can use drone technology to improve reliability, strengthen resilience, and drive greater operational efficiency across the energy grid.