VTOL Technologies
The electricity industry is not only legally obliged to inspect power-lines and towers regularly, it is also an essential operational requirement as part of their overall asset management and maintenance programme. Currently, the most efficient and effective method for these inspections is a helicopter survey, flying the length of the line to gather detailed photographic evidence. It is estimated that this process costs between £500 and £1,200 per hour, depending upon the type of helicopter used and the operating location.
VTOL Technologies have developed a unique, high-performance flying wing Vertical Take Off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTOL-UAV) for inspecting power lines, which offers significant cost savings, improved performance and greater safety.
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