Power transmission lines articles
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National power depends on sea power, and sea power cannot be improvised
[Sponsored] MQ-9B SeaGuardian®, built by San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is leading the way in transforming naval and maritime operations around the world.
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High winds down trees, power lines in Raleigh
High winds across the Triangle on Thursday led to downed trees and power lines, cutting off power to over 2,000 customers in Wake County at one point.
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The Morning After: Drones that can charge on power lines
Battery life always limits a drone’s ability to perform tasks and get anywhere. So why not let it slurp from nearby power lines? (Well, there are reasons.) Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark attached a gripper system to a Tarot 650 Sport drone, which they customized with an electric quadcopter propulsion system and an autopilot module. An inductive charger pulls current from the power line, enabling it to recharge five times over two hours during tests. The benefit here is that...