Drones are becoming more and more widely used in the public and private utility sectors. There are numerous uses for drones including:
- Vegetation encroachment inspections
- Equipment surveys
- Construction / repair support
- Surveying
- Assessing storm damage
- Pipeline patrol
- Power transmission line inspections
- Power pole / tower inspections
The American Public Power Association supports the utility companies’ use of drones as well as legislation that will improve drone regulations and make them even more useful.
