As utilities strive to enhance reliability and safety amidst vegetation-related risks, Sheltera AI has emerged as a game-changer, offering a transformative solution that reshapes how utilities manage vegetation. With its “end-to-end vegetation management in one click” approach, Sheltera AI is redefining efficiency, accuracy, and integration in the industry.
While many competitors offer piecemeal solutions, they often fall short of delivering a truly comprehensive end-to-end system.
In a recent article in Smart Energy International, author Yusuf Latief discussed advancements in vegetation management through the collaboration between ACRT Pacific and Satelytics. Though the article highlights key challenges like outages and wildfires, it inaccurately labeled their solution as “unmatched.” In reality, Sheltera AI outperforms on both technical and design fronts, offering faster, more cost-effective ROI, including real-time, condition-based trimming across entire service areas.
“While competitors may provide isolated solutions, they fail to deliver a complete and effective end-to-end system,” said George F. Leader Jr., Sheltera’s VP of Innovation. Leader, who joined Sheltera after 46 years in the industry, including seven years as Vegetation Manager at Pedernales Electric Cooperative, emphasized how Sheltera AI’s platform is revolutionizing vegetation management. “Our integrated platform not only delivers superior imagery and accuracy but also streamlines every aspect of the process. We’re not just raising the bar; we’re redefining what’s possible in this industry.”
Sheltera AI offers a fully integrated solution that goes beyond basic aerial scans. Its platform supports resource mobilization based on work priorities, connects utilities with qualified contractors, and tracks progress using workflow analytics—all within a 100% offline app. Sheltera’s technology outshines competitors with satellite imagery boasting three times better resolution (15cm vs. 50cm) and higher accuracy rates (95% vs. 90%), verified independently by clients. This comprehensive approach benefits stakeholders across the utility sector, from field crews to supervisors, finance teams, and board members.
Key features that set Sheltera AI apart include:
- Ultra-High-Resolution Imagery: Sheltera AI delivers superior 15cm resolution, far exceeding the 50cm competitors offer, for detailed and accurate spatial mapping.
- Field-Verified Accuracy: Clients consistently report 95% accuracy in ground truthing, driven by advanced AI analytics.
- Integrated Workflow Modules: The platform simplifies vegetation management by streamlining all aspects, from scanning to contractor coordination, in one unified system.
Sheltera’s mission is to empower utilities to meet their vegetation management goals on time and within budget. This requires more than just satellite or LiDAR technology—it demands a complete end-to-end solution integrated into daily operations. Sheltera AI is proving its ability to deliver with outstanding results.
Recently, Sheltera AI completed a major project for a Colorado utility, scanning 3,646 miles of distribution power lines across 5,200 square miles in just 12 hours. The platform identified 167,000 trees threatening power lines with 95% accuracy, verified by the utility. This efficiency allowed the VP of operations to quickly plan and present a budget to the executive committee, highlighting the platform’s effectiveness.
In a competitive market where companies like ACRT and Satelytics push aerial scanning technologies, Sheltera AI goes further. Much like Uber’s simplified transportation, Sheltera streamlines vegetation management. With a single click, utility professionals can order scans, price jobs, prioritize work, secure vetted contractors, and track progress—all from a unified offline platform.
