Tag Archives: Utility

By now, we’ve all become familiar with the use of drones in many facets of daily life. Sometimes referred to as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), these remote-controlled craft can carry out an impressive array of tasks, ranging from military operations to package delivery. Drones can be as large as an …

Phoenix Air Unmanned, LLC (PAU) crossed the 13,000-mile mark of utility transmission line inspection flights for Xcel Energy last week. The mileage total is another milestone for a program designed to build upon traditional inspection methods in the utility industry and advance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) Uncrewed Aircraft …