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FirstEnergy is using helicopters for aerial inspections around Ohio. Here's why

Ohioans may have noticed some low-flying helicopters in recent weeks. FirstEnergy is conducting aerial inspections along close to 5,000 miles of high-voltage power lines across its coverage area. The ...
Seeking Alpha

Helicopters, Infrared Technology Used to Complete Proactive Inspections of High-Voltage Power Lines in FirstEnergy Service Area

AKRON, Ohio, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep power flowing safely and reliably through the upcoming summer months, proactive aerial inspections along nearly 5,000 miles of high-voltage power lines ...
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JCP&L Completes Aerial Inspections of Vegetation Along High-Voltage Power Lines

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (FE), has completed helicopter patrols to inspect vegetation along more than 400 ...
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Uncrewed Helicopters for Safer, Sustainable Power Line Inspections

SwissDrones’ SDO 50 uncrewed helicopters make power line inspections safer and more cost-effective with up to 95% less CO2 emissions. Using Autodesk Fusion, SwissDrones speeds prototyping and ensures ...
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Georgia Power implements drone technology to assist with transmission line inspections

Being left in the dark when your power goes out can really wreck your plans. Georgia Power is using drone technology to spot ...