“The remote-controlled devices make the work of linemen safer, more efficient and less expensive, according to the Electric Power Research Institute….”

“We want to start using drones next spring when the inspection season begins,” said Alan Ettlinger, research and technology director for the New York Power Authority….”

BLENHEIM, N.Y. (AP) November 22, 2015

“The Federal Aviation Administration gave the go ahead to AIG this week to use UAV’s for tasks that may be too risky for people to actually do. The FAA also gave permission to State Farm and USAA insurance companies to use the UAV’s as well.”

Ryan Leiserow, eTeknix, April 9, 2015

“The drones will help access places that we normally couldn’t or would be a safety hazard to an inspector”, says Jennifer Zink, Bridge Inspector/Engineer, Minnesota Dept. of Transportation.

Riham Feshir, MPR, Sept. 28, 2015