Application of Drones in Electrical Power Engineering

doi: 10.32560/rk.2024.2.5

Copyright (c) 2025 Terpecz Gábor, Schuster György

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Absztrakt

Drones, also known as unmanned eVTOL aircraft, have undergone significant development in recent years and are finding more widespread application in various industries. The electricity sector is no exception, where drones offer innovative solutions compared to traditional methods. The introduction of drone technology into the electricity industry has radically transformed operating methods, significantly reducing the high costs and risks associated with traditional control techniques. Drones have become an essential tool for regular monitoring of critical energy infrastructure elements such as power lines, wind farms and solar farms.

Kulcsszavak:

eVTOL drón villamos hálózat naperőmű szélturbina elektromos energia

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