Drones to keep an eye on power transmission towers in MP from Oct 1

The state-run Madhya Pradesh Power Transmission Company Limited (MPPTCL) is going to deploy drones to monitor 10,000 high voltage towers in the state beginning October 1, a senior company official said on Monday.

“This is for the first time in the country that drones are going to be used to check tall towers for smooth power supply,” MPPTCL Managing Director Sunil Tiwari claimed while talking to PTI.