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Cox Aerial Solutions LLC
Advanced Thermal Inspection Report & Service Summary
Aerial Visual and Thermal Observations for Customer Evaluation
Report Purpose & Limitation Notice
This report documents aerial visual and thermal observations collected under the conditions present at the time of inspection. Cox Aerial Solutions LLC does not diagnose electrical, structural, roofing, mechanical, or engineering conditions. Root cause, repair requirements, operating status, and maintenance decisions must be determined by the customer or its qualified personnel.
The purpose of this report is to organize and communicate documented aerial observations. Priority categories are intended to help the customer organize its own review and do not represent an engineering determination, safety certification, failure prediction, or repair directive.
Customer Information
Customer / Utility
Prairie Valley Electric Cooperative
Project Name
Distribution Line Thermal Observation Documentation
Contract / Agreement
Annual Utility Partnership Program — Tier 4
Inspection Date
July 18, 2026
Inspection Location
Rural Distribution Circuit 14-27
Inspection Performed By
Cox Aerial Solutions LLC
Pilot in Command
FAA Part 107 Certified UAS Operator
Aircraft Platform
DJI Matrice 4T
Inspection Technology
Radiometric Thermal Imaging & High-Resolution Visual Documentation
Service Summary
| Distribution Line Inspected | 13.4 Miles |
| Utility Structures Reviewed | 126 |
| Electrical Assets Documented | 312 |
| Thermal Images Captured | 486 |
| Visual Images Captured | 512 |
| Observations Documented | 3 |
Observation Summary
| Priority Category | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — No Elevated Observations Documented During This Inspection | 309 | No elevated thermal or visual patterns documented |
| Level 2 — Customer Monitoring Consideration | 2 | Customer may consider periodic observation |
| Level 3 — Qualified Customer Evaluation Suggested | 1 | Qualified Technical Evaluation suggested |
| Level 4 — Priority 1 — Prompt Customer Evaluation Suggested | 0 | None documented during this inspection |
Documented Observation
Observation #CAS-PVE-2026-0718-001
Asset Information
Asset Type: Primary Distribution Connection
Structure ID: PV-1427-083
Circuit: 14-27
Voltage Class: 13.8 kV
GPS Coordinates:
39.123456° N
98.654321° W
Thermal Observations
Ambient Temperature (Observed): 82°F
Maximum Recorded Temperature (Observed): 147°F
Temperature Differential (Observed): +65°F above nearby reference points
Thermal Pattern (Observed): Localized elevated thermal pattern documented at conductor connection hardware compared with nearby reference components.
Thermal Limitations: Thermal results may be affected by electrical load, weather, wind, solar exposure, reflected energy, surface condition, emissivity, viewing angle, distance, equipment configuration, and other conditions present during collection. Temperature values and apparent thermal differences should be interpreted by qualified personnel familiar with the inspected system.
Observation Priority
Priority: LEVEL 3 — QUALIFIED CUSTOMER EVALUATION SUGGESTED
Observed Condition
An elevated thermal pattern was documented at the primary conductor connection point compared with nearby reference components under the conditions present at the time of inspection.
The observed thermal pattern differs from nearby reference components. Multiple operating, environmental, loading, connection, material, or equipment conditions may produce similar patterns. Root cause was not determined as part of this aerial inspection.
Suggested Customer Evaluation Considerations
Qualified customer personnel may evaluate the documented component using the procedures, testing methods, safety requirements, and maintenance standards established by the asset owner.
Cox Aerial Solutions LLC provides observation-based aerial data and does not prescribe maintenance or repair actions. The customer should determine whether additional testing, monitoring, maintenance, operational changes, or no action is appropriate.
Customer Evaluation Priority
- ☐Customer Monitoring Consideration
- ☑Qualified Customer Evaluation Suggested
- ☐Priority 1 — Prompt Customer Evaluation Suggested
Observation Category
- ☑Elevated Observation Requiring Customer Review
- ☐Customer Monitoring Consideration
- ☐No Elevated Observations Documented During This Inspection
Additional Observations Summary
| Observation ID | Asset | Priority | Suggested Customer Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS-PVE-002 | Pole Transformer Connection | Level 2 | Customer Monitoring Consideration |
| CAS-PVE-003 | Fuse Cutout Assembly | Level 2 | Customer Monitoring Consideration |
Service Deliverables Provided
- ✓Aerial Thermal Observation Report
- ✓High-Resolution Visual Documentation
- ✓Thermal Image Documentation
- ✓GPS-Referenced Observations
- ✓Observation Summary
- ✓Observation-Based Follow-Up Considerations
Inspection Completion Statement
Cox Aerial Solutions LLC completed the requested aerial visual and thermal inspection utilizing FAA-compliant UAS operations and radiometric thermal imaging.
No elevated thermal or visual observations were documented in the inspected areas during the completed flight operation, except where specifically identified in this report. This statement reflects conditions visible or measurable at the time of inspection and does not certify equipment condition, continued performance, code compliance, electrical integrity, structural integrity, or the absence of concealed defects.
Disclaimer
Report findings are observation-based and are provided for customer evaluation. Cox Aerial Solutions LLC does not certify equipment condition or prescribe maintenance or repair actions.
This inspection does not replace electrical testing, engineering evaluation, manufacturer recommendations, or established utility maintenance procedures.
All operating, maintenance, repair, and asset-management decisions remain the responsibility of the customer and its qualified personnel.