# Drones for Power Line Inspections

[July 23, 2018](https://blog.zeitview.com/2018/07/23/drones-for-power-line-inspections)  
By [Erik Till](https://blog.zeitview.com/author/erik-till)

We've [already seen](https://blog.dronebase.com/?s=inspection) how drones are revolutionizing inspection processes across a variety of scenarios. Whether it's an aerial scan of [hard-to-reach areas](https://blog.dronebase.com/2017/08/16/aerial-inspections-during-hurricane-season/), a flight over [damaged rooftops](https://blog.dronebase.com/2017/08/16/aerial-inspections-during-hurricane-season/), or a standard [cell tower](https://blog.dronebase.com/2017/04/18/aerial-inspections/) survey, drones are making the inspection process safer, faster, and cheaper.

Warm summer months provide a new inspection opportunity for drone operators: power lines. For many states across the country, summer heat & power line outages go hand-in-hand. Whether the outage is a result of heat, weather, or a combination of the two, a downed power line is one need of aerial inspection.

### Safer

Using drones for power line inspections tremendously enhances worker safety, when inspections are conducted by highly-trained, professional drone pilots. Our team of expert pilots can conduct active inspections anywhere in the United States, from the ground, mitigating the risk of sending personnel near hazardous terrains, on scaffolding, or suspension equipment.

### Faster & More Affordable

Not only are [drone inspection services](https://dronebase.com/industries/insurance) cheaper than traditional methods, the ability to quickly dispatch a drone may save millions in tangential losses from national power outages. As The Drone U [noted](https://www.thedroneu.com/blog/how-to-use-drones-for-powerline-inspections/), "According to 2017 estimates, losses from... totaled $169 billion. Coupled with huge economic savings, when you also consider the reduced human intervention, using drones for power-line inspections become an increasingly attractive proposition."

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_If you’re interested in pursuing drone inspections for your business, [click here](http://www.dronebase.com/getstarted) to get started._

### Tags:
[Aerial Inspection](https://blog.zeitview.com/tag/aerial-inspection) [Customers](https://blog.zeitview.com/tag/customers) [Inspection](https://blog.zeitview.com/tag/inspection)

###### Erik Till

Erik Till is the Head of Marketing of DroneBase and is responsible for the communications and brand of the company, as well as strategy, content, and acquisition of drone pilots and new customer leads. He has worked in startups ranging from eCommerce to design & manufacturing, building marketing and sales programs for both B2C and B2B companies. Erik holds a B.S. in Business Management and Psychology from San Diego State University.