AP-Transco mulls drone patrolling to assess health of transmission assets
AP-Transco is exploring the use of drones to monitor the condition of its transmission assets. The company has opened a tender for DGCA‑approved drone service providers to deploy unmanned aircraft on a pilot basis, aiming to use aerial inspections for preventive maintenance and asset health assessment. This initiative follows a industry push to leverage UAV technology for infrastructure monitoring, reducing inspection costs and improving safety.