When inspecting power lines and electrical systems, using the right camera can significantly improve efficiency and safety.

Two leading options are the CoroCAM UVS and the CoroCAM 8HD UAV. While both cameras are designed for fault detection, the CoroCAM 8HD offers advanced multi-technology imaging that enhances accuracy and speed.

In this article, we’ll compare these two cameras to help you make an informed choice. Plus, you can experience the CoroCAM 8HD firsthand at MEE 2025, where Dutco will showcase this cutting-edge technology.

The Power of the CoroCAM 8HD

The CoroCAM 8HD is a multi-functional inspection tool designed for inspecting. It is a combination of three powerful imaging technologies:

  • FLIR® Radiometric Thermal LWIR Camera: It captures precise temperature readings to detect thermal hotspots and overheating areas.
  • Solar-Blind UV Camera: It is sensitive for UV radiation and allows it to detect corona discharges and electrical faults that are invisible to the naked eye.
  • Sony Visible Camera: It provides high-definition visual images to complement the thermal and UV data and offers detailed views of the infrastructure.

This trio of advanced technologies enables the CoroCAM 8HD to perform best, save time and enhance the accuracy of fault detection.

Key Features of the CoroCAM 8HD:

  • It has the ability to perform both thermal and UV inspections at the same time, It is a more efficient tool for detecting and diagnosing issues.
  • The solar-blind UV camera detects corona discharges with high sensitivity and helps to spot electrical faults before they cause any damage.
  • The ability to correlate electrical discharges with thermal hotspots provides deeper insight into the root causes of faults and can guide technicians to the most critical issues.
  • It provides clear, high-resolution thermal images to ensure accurate detection of temperature variations.
  • The 0.01917mRad IFOV ensures highly detailed imaging, making it possible to detect small or hard-to-identify issues.

 

Why Choose CoroCAM 8HD Over CoroCAM UVS?

The CoroCAM 8HD is better than CoroCAM UVS in several key areas:

1. Simultaneous Multi-Technology Imaging:

The CoroCAM UVS specializes in UV imaging to detect electrical faults but the CoroCAM 8HD offers thermal, UV, and visible inspections, which provide a complete picture of the condition of high-voltage infrastructure. This dual feature saves time and reduces the need for multiple inspection tools.

2. Enhanced Fault Detection:

The integration of thermal imaging with UV technology allows this product to identify a larger variety of defects. By using UV radiation to identify electrical faults and thermal imaging to detect overheating and hot spots this product becomes a more versatile and reliable tool for inspections.

3. Detailed Imaging:

The high-resolution FLIR® thermal module and the high-definition Sony visible camera provide superior image quality and ensure that small and hard-to-detect issues can be identified. The CoroCAM UVS  is effective for electrical fault detection, but lacks thermal imaging capabilities that the CoroCAM 8HD offers.
 

CoroCAM UVS vs. CoroCAM 8HD comparison: 

Choosing the right camera for power line inspections ensures efficiency and accuracy. The CoroCAM UVS and CoroCAM 8HD UAV offer distinct technologies for different needs. Below is a CoroCAM UVS vs. CoroCAM 8HD comparison to help you decide which suits you best.

 

Feature

CoroCAM UVS

CoroCAM 8HD

Primary Technology

UV Imaging

UV + Thermal Imaging + Visible Imaging

Inspection Method

Ground-based, handheld

Aerial or ground-based with advanced multi-technology imaging

Speed of Inspection

Slower, localized inspections

Faster, simultaneous thermal and UV inspections

Fault Detection

Detects electrical faults (UV radiation)

Detects electrical faults (UV) + thermal faults (IR)

Imaging Quality

Standard UV imaging

High-resolution UV, thermal, and visible imaging

Co-Location of Faults

Cannot correlate electrical discharges and thermal hotspots

Correlates electrical faults with thermal hotspots for deeper insights

Best For

Small, focused inspections

Large-scale, detailed inspections of high-voltage infrastructure


The CoroCAM 8HD offers superior performance with its combination of UV, thermal, and visible imaging technologies.

It’s the more versatile, efficient, and reliable option for comprehensive inspections, making it the best choice for modern high-voltage infrastructure maintenance.