What Drones Mean for Power

Many U.S. utilities are turning to unmanned aerial drones to improve safety, lower costs, and hasten response times. By using drones, power crews can do their work faster, safer, and more efficiently. For example, a drone's onboard camera can relay an up-close look at a problem far faster than a bucket truck can. Transmission & Distribution World examines the trend of drones on the power grid in detail, including this photo gallery of Arizona Public Service's collaboration with Industrial Aerobotics, and an article about tests in Michigan. You can even see drones in action on power lines with this video.

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