Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Anra Demonstrates Drone Inspections of New York's Power Infrastructure
Mission Manager software coordinated a fleet of drones gathering video and data
Anra Technologies' Mission Manager system for drone inspections of power lines
Anra Technologies used its Mission Manager system to deploy drones that inspect power lines and other infrastructure for the New York Power Authority.

Anra Technologies has completed a demonstration using multiple drones to inspect the White Plains facility of the New York Power Authority (NYPA). The uncrewed traffic management specialist reported this week that during an event on August 1, it used its Mission Manager software to control a fleet of drones that feed live video showing the condition of power cables and other equipment.

According to Anra, the demonstration has proven how drones operate beyond a visual line of sight to safely and cost-effectively support utility company inspection work. It said the flights, which were conducted under an FAA waiver, could set “the foundation for compliance with anticipated FAA rules.”