Drone Pole Inspections: One Flight Replaces a Climbing Crew, Enabling More Frequent Checks
tristanbob · x · 2026-10-02
A post showcases automated drone inspections of utility poles: quicker, safer, with every inspection on record — what took a crew climbing the pole now takes a single drone pass that finds, counts and checks every component. A commenter notes this doesn't replace workers but lets the same workforce inspect more poles more often, shifting focus to work that improves grid reliability and affordability.
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