The novel approach avoids costly and sophisticated equipment, while also enabling automated close-range inspection of transmission lines Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now widely used for remote ...

Inspecting and monitoring long-distance transmission lines has always been both costly and dangerous for utilities. Networks that stretch across remote, rugged terrain make traditional methods like ...

For electric utilities and grid operators, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) are a force multiplier. Given a bit of special training and equipment, a small number of utility workers can keep ...