The best drones for energy and utilities inspections include the DJI M350 RTK, DJI Matrice 4T, and DJI Dock 3 system.

The DJI M350 RTK is a powerful enterprise drone with long flight times, high payload capacity, and compatibility with advanced sensors—ideal for inspecting power lines, substations, wind turbines, and other large-scale infrastructure.

A more compact option is the DJI Matrice 4T, a quick-deploy drone with a built-in thermal camera—ideal for identifying faults and heat anomalies during rapid or close-range inspections.

For remote operations, the DJI Dock 3, when paired with the DJI Matrice 4D or Matrice 4TD, enables automated missions. This makes it an efficient solution for continuous monitoring of critical infrastructure in remote or hard-to-access locations.