Drones could replace workers on Md. power line inspections

摘要

Maryland's largest gas and electric utility wants to use drones to inspect more than 40,000rnpower lines and poles.rnBaltimore Gas & Electric Co. will begin testing the drones today as part of a pilot program.rnEquipped with cameras, the drones will replace the workers who normally conduct therninspections through binoculars or climbing.