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Throughout the USA, the Electrical Sector’s interest in drone technology is increasing at a fast pace. Utilities haven’t wasted any time jumping on board because the Federal Aviation Administration approved drones for industrial use in 2015. As drones proceed to be included in utilities’ transmission and distribution operations, signs point to a bright future for the technology in the electrical power market.

Benefits Drones Supply Electric Utilities

The task of inspecting and maintaining high voltage transmission and distribution lines can be difficult, costly, and dangerous. Consequently, utilities are increasingly looking toward drones as a safe and effective tool to aid them in their T&D operations.… Read the rest

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Workers Are Increasing The Use Drones In The Utility Industry in 2018

August 17, 2018May 4, 2021 Debbie AndersonLeave a reply

Since 2016, the use of drones for commercial purposes has taken the United States by storm. Drones have particularly shown great potential for
growth within the utility industry. Indeed, more utility companies are starting to use utility inspection drones to monitor and maintain their infrastructure.

The potential benefits of using drones within the utility industry are also significant. So far, experts associate drone use within the utility industry with advantages such as;

Cost savings
Improved staff safety
Enhanced predictive maintenance
Increased situational awareness of utilities
Improved efficiency and effectiveness in operations

Experts warn that to see these benefits, utility companies must perceive drones as opportunities rather than disruptors. Nonetheless, the legal framework of drones will also determine how utilities use them.

Given the relative infancy of utility drones, constant changes and developments are inevitable. This article will highlight some of … Read the rest

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The Use Of Drones In Utilities And Energy Sectors

April 17, 2017 Greg Harmon1 Comment

For a long time, gaps in drone regulation had stonewalled the ability of utilities to use drones for certain applications. All this changed in 2016 when the Federal Aviation Administration issued new regulations paving the way for the use of drones in utilities.

While the new rules are only applicable for drones that weigh less than 55 pounds, the FAA gives the option for people/firms to apply for a waiver to this limitation as long as they can operate the drone safely and under the terms of the exception. It is this option that provides utilities with endless possibilities of incorporating unmanned aerial systems (UAS).… Read the rest

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Inspecting Utility Lines And Towers With Drones

May 9, 2016February 6, 2020 Greg HarmonLeave a reply

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The Electric Power Research Institute has been looking into the prospects of using drones in power line management. In October 2015, the research institute held a three-day workshop with different utility companies to discuss the options available.

By using simple drones, nothing more than a small helicopter model with a few sensors and a camera, they were able to carry out a safe, clear inspection of lines at a hydroelectric plant in the Catskill Mountains. This type of drone work is also used in farming and land surveying to gather aerial data.

This sounds great for technological progress in the industry but while there are potential benefits, there are also obstacles.… Read the rest