AI and drones turn an eye towards UK's energy infrastructure
by Adam Vaughan from on (#444XN)
National Grid using artificial intelligence to check drone footage of 7,000 miles of wires and pylons
National Grid has turned to artificial intelligence to help it maintain the wires and pylons that transmit electricity from power stations to homes and businesses across the UK.
The firm has been using six drones for the past two years to help inspect its 7,200 miles of overhead lines around England and Wales.
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