The use of drones in the Utilities industry is enhancing safety and efficiency. Traditional methods of powerline inspection can pose great risks for technicians, who must work at heights with many hazards. But with drones, there is now a significantly reduced need to put humans at risk when surveying and repairing the towers and wires of power lines.

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Drones have also become a vital tool in the inspection of solar panels. They have the power to collect data many times faster, decreasing the need for long and hazardous manhours and minimizing risk. Drone-based inspection provides timesaving and efficiency benefits, allowing operators to detect more potential flaws in the solar panels.

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The broad application of drones in the power and utilities sector have introduced more efficient ways of working. As the use cases for drones continue to grow, so will the technological advancements that play such a key role in improving the safety and efficiency of power plants.