Duke Energy Used Drones To Help Restore Power In Puerto Rico

Credit: Duke Energy
In a dramatic example of how drones can assist in disaster recovery, Charlotte, North Carolina-based Duke Energy sent more than 200 volunteer workers to Puerto Rico to assist in restoring power to the island after Hurricane Maria struck in 2017. Its secret “weapon?” Five drones operated by two of...

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