CPS Energy is deploying drone technology to perform routine safer inspections of overhead energy infrastructure. "We are integrating new technologies to expand our capabilities and operate more efficiently," said Cris Eugster, Chief Operating Officer at CPS Energy. "Performing inspections with the use of drones helps maintain the safety of our employees and leads to faster … [Read more...] about Energy Company Sparks New Inspection Drones
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Meet the Spider King: MMC Is Changing the Way Utility Companies Work Around the World
China's leading industrial drone company, MMC, is changing the way that utility companies around the world think about power line stringing. MMC is dominating the market in power line stringing by drone in Asia, and rapidly spreading around the globe. Power line stringing by drone offers tremendous advantages to developing countries without a robust road infrastructure … [Read more...] about Meet the Spider King: MMC Is Changing the Way Utility Companies Work Around the World
Another Milestone for Commercial Drone Adoption: 100,000 Feet of Railway Bridges
Bridge inspections are a strong example of the value of drone technology, and with over 100,000 linear feet of rail bridge inspected, HAZON Solutions is proving the point. VA-based HAZON Solutions ("HAZON") was commissioned by Norfolk Southern to conduct the most comprehensive drone-based inspections in the industry. The stunning part of the milestone is the speed with … [Read more...] about Another Milestone for Commercial Drone Adoption: 100,000 Feet of Railway Bridges
Aerovironment: Military Tested Tools Expand to Commercial Space
CA-based AeroVironment, a global name in drones, tactical missile systems and electric vehicle charging and test systems announced a new product at AUVSI's Xponential conference this week. The Snipe Nano Quad is a miniature (“Class 0”) drone designed to support close-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. The first U.S. government customer delivery of … [Read more...] about Aerovironment: Military Tested Tools Expand to Commercial Space
Westar Energy Lights Up Inspection Drone Program
A major Kansas utility is ramping up a two-year love affair with drone technology. Westar Energy, a company serving nearly 700,000 customers in much of east and east-central Kansas, recently announced a drone program that will inspect rural power lines for breakage and damage as well as boilers. With tornadoes and ice storms ravaging the region each year, power-line … [Read more...] about Westar Energy Lights Up Inspection Drone Program
