IEEE 1936.2-2023

IEEE 1936.2-2023 is a technical standard for photogrammetric work involving civil light and small unmanned aircraft systems used in overhead transmission line engineering. It addresses how image-based surveying and measurement can support planning, inspection, and engineering decisions in power infrastructure settings. By defining a common technical basis for these workflows, IEEE 1936.2-2023 helps improve consistency, data quality, and practical use of aerial photogrammetry across transportation-linked and energy-related projects.

IEEE 1936.2-2023 overview

This standard focuses on the photogrammetric application of civil light and small UAS for overhead transmission line engineering. It is intended to support structured use of aerial imagery and related measurement processes where transmission assets must be assessed with care. IEEE 1936.2-2023 is relevant to engineering teams that need repeatable methods for collecting and interpreting visual data from unmanned aircraft, especially when accuracy, documentation, and controlled procedures matter in a utility or infrastructure environment.

Typical use cases

Typical use may include aerial mapping of transmission corridors, inspection support for conductors and structures, and survey workflows that rely on small unmanned aircraft to capture overhead line geometry. The standard is also useful where photogrammetric outputs are used to support maintenance planning, engineering review, or condition documentation. In practice, it may apply to utility asset teams, survey specialists, and service providers working on transmission line projects that need measurable imagery rather than simple visual observation.

Why this standard matters

For overhead transmission line engineering, consistency in photogrammetric methods can reduce uncertainty and improve confidence in derived measurements. IEEE 1936.2-2023 helps teams align on technical expectations for data capture, processing, and reporting when civil light and small UAS are involved. That matters for compliance, procurement, and quality control because it supports clearer specifications and more comparable results across projects. It can also help reduce risk when aerial data informs design checks, inspections, or maintenance decisions.

• Photogrammetry for overhead transmission lines
• Civil light and small UAS applications
• Engineering survey and inspection workflows
• Utility infrastructure measurement and documentation
• Consistency in aerial data collection