Portland, Ore., (July 24, 2024) Pacific Power will use commercial drones designed for powerline inspections to take photos of Pacific Power’s assets to assist in mitigation of wildfire conditions and to improve system resilience.
The drones will help Pacific Power conduct a series of inspections on various transmission, distribution and substation facilities using commercial drones designed for powerline inspections.
Pacific Power began using the drones earlier this month in Southern Oregon and Northern California, and crews will also be using the equipment in additional locations.
Drones will be used to inspect facilities in rural areas north of Burns, Oregon, to the Idaho border, east of Roseburg, Oregon, and in the Lewis River area of Southern Washington beginning July 22 through August 16.
Drones capture high resolution photos and infrared images that help identify any potential defects or problems with equipment in need of repair.
Pacific Power uses drones to help ensure our electrical system is safe and reliable for our customers.
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Pacific Power provides safe and reliable electric service to more than 800,000 customers in Oregon, Washington and California. The company supplies customers with electricity from a diverse portfolio of generating plants including hydroelectric, natural gas, coal, wind, geothermal and solar resources. Pacific Power is part of PacifiCorp, one of the lowest-cost electricity producers in the United States, with over two million customers in six western states. For more information, visit PacificPower.net.
