Tag Archives: Utility Companies
Drone Inspections: HRSG Maintenance from a Bird’s Eye View
Battery powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones are finding applications in an increasing number of commercial industries and the power industry is no exception. Originally more commonly associated with military and recreational applications, drones have expanded their resume to … Continue reading
These Power Line-Stringing Drones Are Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
The mountainous area of Ponce, Puerto Rico has posed quite the challenge for local officials attempting to restore power in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The storm left residents powerless for four months, and while efforts by companies such as … Continue reading
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAV (Drones) will be a Business of Over $6 Billion in 2027
The “Electric UAV Drones: Autonomous, Energy Independent 2017-2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. This report reveals a parallel universe of drones of all sizes receiving billions of dollars of investment so they and their associated services create multi-billion … Continue reading
An AT&T drone is now providing cellular service to people in Puerto Rico
AT&T is using an LTE-equipped drone to reconnect some Puerto Ricans who lost wireless service after Hurricane Maria. This obviously isn’t a permanent fix for Puerto Rico, where 48 percent of cell sites are still out of service more than a month … Continue reading
