Transgrid has launched an innovative trial of advanced drone technology to inspect its high-voltage transmission network in NSW and the ACT to help keep local communities safe from bushfires.
Transgrid executive general manager of delivery Jennifer Hughes said, “We take preparation for bushfire season very seriously and the safety of our people, landowners and communities is our first priority.
“We are trialling the use of cutting-edge drone technology to conduct 3D-laser surveys of our network using LiDAR technology to detect vegetation growing in the vicinity of the transmission easement and enable us to undertake timely vegetation management.
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