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Drones and iPad Apps May Help in Power Failures

Posted July 29, 2012 12:23 PM

From NYT > Science:

Utility companies are experimenting with iPad apps and aerial robots to help get the lights back on faster after storms by providing information and logistical support.

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Re: Drones and iPad Apps May Help in Power Failures

07/30/2012 12:25 AM

Sounds like a logical step forward...

Why not an iPhone/Android app so ordinary consumers (or perhaps only those that have met some kind of criteria) could send GPS-tagged photos of damage to the electric utility? The utility would not always have to wait for a technician to get there to start organizing/sending replacement items...

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