Coldwater BPU approves five-year eSmart drone asset-management subscription

Dec 4, 2025

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities approved a five-year, $248,000 subscription to eSmart, an AI- and drone-based asset-management platform, after a pilot identified safety and reliability issues the city said will help prioritize preventative maintenance.

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The City of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities on a voice vote approved a five-year subscription to the eSmart asset-management platform, funding a $248,000 contract meant to scale drone- and AI-assisted inspections of the city’s distribution system.

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