LITHONIA, Ga. (AP) — When tornadoes and hurricanes topple power lines in the future, flying drones might be the first to pinpoint the damage. Power companies across the United States are testing ...

In the utility industry, ensuring the safety of employees while maintaining the integrity and functionality of critical infrastructure is paramount. Traditional inspection methods often put workers at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Veolia North America — whose aging system of North Jersey drinking water pipes once leaked so badly the company lost up to 25% of ...

(TNS) — New York State Electric & Gas says it has been updating its systems of record to detect possible risks, make necessary improvements, and take preventative actions to support reliability and ...

As questions continue to be raised surrounding drone sightings across the United States, local electric companies and government agencies in Riverside County say they often use drones in their ...

WASHINGTON >> The Federal Aviation Administration today said it was temporarily barring drone flights over 22 utility locations in New Jersey amid public concern. The FAA said the decision to bar ...

As a GIS Specialist for Loveland Water and Power, Bruce Kelly spends his days mapping the path of the city’s utility infrastructure, from water lines to power poles to reservoirs. Now he is helping ...

Utility companies are turning to drones, AI, and visual tech to protect workers and reduce risks in one of the nation's most dangerous industries. Worker safety has always been a top concern for ...

The drones identify leaks by detecting temperature differences between escaping water and the surrounding ground. In addition to drones, Veolia uses sensors and has replaced thousands of service lines ...