Using Drones To Help Strengthen Reliability and Safety Across New Jersey
ACCESSWIRE•27/10/2026•09:55 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤PSE&G received FAA approval for docked drones to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight
- ➤One remote pilot can oversee up to four drones simultaneously
- ➤Drone storm surveys shortened one outage by several hours
- ➤Drones identify equipment wear, damaged insulators and vegetation before outages
- ➤Drone inspections reduce employee exposure to heights and hazardous equipment
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2026 / Originally published on PSEG ENERGIZE!
When severe weather damages electric equipment or an inspection reveals a potential problem, getting a clear view of the situation quickly can help our crews determine what needs to be done. Drones give our teams another way to do that - helping us inspect equipment, identify potential problems and assess storm damage while keeping employees out of hazardous areas.
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