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NYPA approved to use drones to inspect Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has received its first federal approval to fly unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the pilot in command. This Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waiver enables NYPA to conduct fully remote drone operations, such as asset and vegetative management inspections, at its 1,160 MW Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage
OPG cleared to use Percepto drone to monitor dam at hydroelectric station
Percepto, an autonomous inspection and monitoring solution provider, said that Transport Canada has approved Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to operate a Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone without a visual observer on site. Approval is thought to be a first in Canada and will take place at McConnell Lake Control Dam. A BVLOS Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC) was
August HYDRO+ training: Achieve dam inspections with drones and UAVs
Dams and other civil structures associated with hydroelectric projects need to be monitored and inspected for safety. What are the alternatives to potentially putting personnel at risk to achieve this? Our August session in our ongoing HYDRO+ free monthly virtual training program will offer the alternative of using drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for dam inspection. Hydro Review and
Several U.S. dams on newly released list of sites where drone operation is restricted
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a list of Department of Interior sites where drone operations are restricted, and dams made up half of the list.
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NYPA approved to use drones to inspect Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage
OPG cleared to use Percepto drone to monitor dam at hydroelectric station
August HYDRO+ training: Achieve dam inspections with drones and UAVs
Several U.S. dams on newly released list of sites where drone operation is restricted
