EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - If you spot a helicopter whose operators are paying close attention to power lines in western Wisconsin, there’s no reason for alarm. In fact, according to Xcel Energy, the ...

A helicopter is pictured above transmission lines along Route 60 in Dunkirk. National Grid said a contractor company is performing annual inspections of its equipment. Photo by Brian Carlson DUNKIRK — ...

The novel approach avoids costly and sophisticated equipment, while also enabling automated close-range inspection of transmission lines Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now widely used for remote ...

Proactive aerial inspections along nearly 235 miles of 345-kV transmission lines are currently being completed throughout the Toledo area by American Transmission Systems Incorporated, a FirstEnergy ...

Cambridge, UK (15 June 2021) — IQGeo (AIM: IQG), a developer of geospatial productivity and collaboration software for the telecoms and utility industries, today announced that IQGeo was selected by ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Don’t be alarmed if you notice drones flying around your neighborhood soon. They might belong to RG&E. The utility company is required to inspect its transmission lines.

The integration of LiDAR technology into power line inspection has revolutionised the monitoring and maintenance of critical energy infrastructures. By utilising laser-based remote sensing, engineers ...

Independent transmission company ITC Holdings Corp. will conduct aerial patrols of Michigan’s high-voltage transmission structures and lines from Sept. 9 through Oct. 4, weather permitting. The ...