UAS Drone (USDR)

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$USDR - found this older news about the IC Drone collab with IEC.
Found something very relevant on an Israel Elec Coop news search: There was a news story about the IC Drone project back in Nov 2019, in the Yeshiva News. This means the project has been in process a lot longer than I ever imagined; and REVENUE could be very close! In fact there is more info in this article than was disclosed by USDR/Duke...big surprise on that, lolz.

"Israel Electric Company (IEC) has embarked on a pilot program, using a drone to inspect high voltage electric lines. The utility company began the pilot program last week, inspecting electric lines in the area of Alfei Menashe.

Officials explain the drone permits a focused view, thermography testing, finding solutions to hazards, network scanning, measuring and flame detection. In addition, it has the ability to fly while being controlled from a protected vehicle and scan lines in PA (Palestinian Authority) area without risk of the crew, having to leave the vehicle."


https://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/israel-news/1802409/israel-electric-to-use-a-drone-to-inspect-electric-lines-photos.html