Around the word, power companies are using drones for power line monitoring, especially after extreme weather events. Now, Finnish energy company Järvi-Suomen Energia, who distributes electricity for over 100 000 customers in Finland’s lake district, is working with Estonian technology company Hepta Airborne to detect post-storm damages. Hepta Airborne's drone is designed to … [Read more...] about Drones for Power Line Monitoring: This Rugged Drone is Ready for Nordic Storms [VIDEO]
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Rogue Drone Downs Power Lines in West Hollywood
A consumer drone flying into a power line on Larrabee St. and Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood knocked out power to almost 700 customers, Southern California Edison reports. Police say that witnesses saw the drone hit the lines at about 1:15 pm yesterday, causing one power line to fall to the ground. Power was restored in about 3 hours, and there were no injuries reported as a … [Read more...] about Rogue Drone Downs Power Lines in West Hollywood
