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National Grid Unleashes Autonomous Drones to Inspect Power Lines
National Grid has launched a centralized, autonomous aerial inspection system for its electricity infrastructure across England and Wales.
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Norway’s Offshore Drone Inspections Revolutionize Oil Platform Safety with Aker Solutions
In a groundbreaking move for the drone industry, Norway is advancing offshore oil platform inspections with a permanently installed DJI Dock drone system on the Edvard Grieg platform, operated by Aker BP ASA. Pilots in Stavanger, located 112 miles (180 kilometers) onshore, remotely control the drone to enhance safety and efficiency, marking a significant leap…
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Vermont Electric Cooperative to Deploy Drones for Inspections in June 2025
In a significant step for utility management, Vermont Electric Cooperative (VEC) will expand its inspection program utilizing drones across northern Vermont in June 2025, covering over half of its service territory. This initiative, aims to enhance grid reliability and safety while reducing operational costs through advanced aerial technology, reports WFFF. Scaling Up Its Operations with…
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PG&E Showcases Drone Technology for Electrical Inspections Ahead of National Drone Safety Day
In a strategic demonstration in Bakersfield, California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) highlighted its advanced drone technology for inspecting electrical infrastructure, timed to precede National Drone Safety Day on April 26, 2025. KBAK/KBFX reported that the utility aims to enhance public awareness of its drone operations while addressing privacy concerns, positioning its program as…
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Florida’s SB1422 Sparks Drone Regulation Debate: Homeowners May Gain Rights to Counter Surveillance
In a move that could reshape drone operations in Florida, Senate Bill SB1422 is advancing through the state legislature, empowering homeowners to use “reasonable force” to stop drones conducting surveillance over their property at altitudes below 500 feet. Reported by WFLA, the legislation has cleared multiple Senate committees and awaits a full Senate vote, potentially…
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Terra Drone and Aramco Partner for Oil Facility Inspections
Japanese Terra Drone signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco to conduct test inspections of oil and gas facilities
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Beagle’s Long-Range Drones Secure €5M for Critical Infrastructure Monitoring
Hamburg-based Beagle secured $5.4M in seed funding to expand its long-range drone monitoring operations for critical energy infrastructure...
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Delaware Sets New Rules For Insurance Companies Using Drone Imagery
Delaware’s Department of Insurance has issued new regulatory guidance governing how insurance companies can use drone-captured aerial imagery in property assessments, establishing stronger consumer protections for homeowners across the state. The regulations, outlined in Bulletin No. 150 released by Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, aim to prevent insurers from making arbitrary policy decis
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