CES Utility Solutions

Welcome to the 2024 Utilities Inspection business, edition. I could not possibly be more proud of this group, this team, this powerhouse of talent! Laser focused on Safety, Quality, Efficiency and Growth. The force is Strong with this Team, keeping people and property Safe.

As an Aerial Asset inspection organization, all clients of CES can depend on our ability to produce the highest resolution available. To consistently achieve this goal, every detail must be individually considered during a preflight plan. For example, on T&D inspections, even the color of an insulator stack is considered during a pre-flight plan. Dark vs. Clear insulators, overcast days, angle of the sun – all come into play for our teams to properly expose and reveal the smallest details. In the business of , CES has the expertise to produce the highest quality inspection-level aerial photography to keep people and property safe.

Thank you for visiting and welcome to CES Utility Solutions (CES)!

Started in 2013, CES has a stellar history of offering clients high-quality asset inspection and project management services with a safety record in the 99.99+ percentile. As a certified minority business enterprise, we are consistently recognized by industry leaders as the premier partner for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) inspection services. Our capabilities are focused on utilities (electric, substation, cellular/wireless), green energy developers (solar, wind, alternative fuels), municipal infrastructure (bridges, power systems), and other critical infrastructure assets. As a firm, we have a demonstrable history of delivering large, multi-year, programmatic asset inspection services to the country’s largest utilities. In addition, our team offers a wide diversity of skills that can support a broad spectrum of individual project opportunities from wildfire risk mitigation to immediate disaster response. We hope you enjoy the content on our page; it is our goal to provide insightful thought leadership, discuss timely industry developments, and share thoughtful commentary.

We look forward to working and sharing with you.

- Ford Cooper, CES Chief Executive Officer