MIR Innovation and Hydro-Québec develop powerline balancing inspection drone

Canadian Hydro-Qui(C)bec subsidiary MIR Innovation (Maintenance, Inspection and Robotics), has developed a device that can lift a sensor and land it on an energised power line. The Linecore sensor and multirotor that took it there balance on and test the line as they roll along it. Power lines exposed to coastal environments and extreme weather wear out, quickly. ["]