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.