Monitoring and diagnostics of overhead power transmission lines using unmanned aerial vehicles

The article deals with an urgent topic related to monitoring and diagnostics of overhead power transmission lines using unmanned aerial vehicles. The authors highlight the types of work carried out by unmanned aerial vehicles used for overhead power transmission lines. The article also discusses the process of operation of the studied devices, the scope of their application, the main types and software. In conclusion, the authors present the economic effect of using unmanned aerial vehicles in the framework of monitoring and diagnostics of overhead power lines, and also conclude that their use can significantly increase efficiency.