Utilities in California are using Drones with LiDAR sensors to help evaluate thousands of poles and power lines to determine when a pole should be replaced, or if vegetation is creeping too close, and if the line clearances meet regulations. Vegetation trimming is extremely important in preventing future wildfires from breaking out.
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