Drones help identify damage more quickly, provide more accurate data, and mean that employees rarely have to travel to remote areas or forests to detect problems. Although power grid inspections take place year-round, summer is the busiest time of year.
Before a drone takes off, the pilot must complete several safety checks: ensuring flight authorisation, assessing restrictions, and filling out a pre-flight checklist.
The company has more than 50 drone pilots who operate 29...