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19 April 2025
Drones to be used to inspect powerlines

Essential Energy will be using drones to inspect powerlines in the Parkes Shire as it looks to modernise bushfire mitigation practices ahead of the 2025-26 bushfire season.

Moving away from traditional methods for its annual Pre-Summer Bushfire Inspection program, the electricity distributor is embracing innovative ways to minimise impacts on customers, livestock and the environment.

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