Hawaiian Electric to perform aerial inspections in Wailuku a…

July 17, 2024, 1:55 PM HST

Maui Electric crews work to fix power line on Hāna Hwy. Maui Now file photo 2017.

Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, for aerial inspections of its infrastructure near Kaʻahumanu Ave. and Liholiho Street in the Wailuku area on Thursday, July 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.

The Hawaiian Electric Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program is in full compliance with all Federal Aviation Administration rules and has developed safety, training, operating and privacy procedures to make sure the unmanned aircraft are flown with the highest regard for the safety of the public and crews.

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