Kerala to use drones for curbing power leakage

KOCHI: In order to plug leakages, a recurrent source of power failure and loss in revenue, Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will use drones to identify breakages, loose contact and encroachments in high transmission lines. In a first-of-its-kind initiative in India, the board will buy one drone on a pilot basis fitted with thermal camera and light detection and ranging (LiDAR). KSEB has earmarked Rs 2 crore to purchase the drone and has already invited expression of interest.

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