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 ...

For electric utilities and grid operators, uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) are a force multiplier. Given a bit of special training and equipment, a small number of utility workers can keep ...

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 ...

The novel low-cost system can enable the widespread adoption of automated inspection systems, improving the sustainability of transmission lines and power facilities for an uninterrupted power supply, ...