SWEPCO using drones to modernize inspections

Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) is modernizing how it keeps the lights on with the launch of a new dronebased inspection program that gives crews a faster, sharper view of vegetation near power lines. By integrating highresolution aerial technology into its reliability strategy, SWEPCO is identifying potential trouble spots earlier, reducing outage risks, ensuring the quality control o...

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