Aerial Power Line Inspection
                     Aerial Power Line Inspection
Aerial power line inspection is the process of inspecting electrical 
lines from an aircraft instead of on the ground. The first recorded 
instance of this type of work occurred in 1897 when C. M. Manly was 
hired by Westinghouse to inspect transmission lines following a storm 
that caused damage and outages.
For the next few decades, government agencies were involved with 
aerial inspections as they developed their own utility divisions and 
airline operations that could be used for such purposes.
After World War I, several large insurance companies started hiring 
private plane owners to conduct aerial inspections following storms 
and other natural disasters.
Businesses began offering aviation services specifically for these 
purposes during the mid-1920s and early 1930s - however only larger 
companies or those with specialized planes were able to offer this 
type of service.
The use of aerial power line inspection has continued to grow over 
the years, with new technology and aircraft making the process more 
efficient and effective.
Today, there are a number of companies that offer this type of 
service, providing an important safety tool for utility companies and 
other businesses that rely on electrical power.
Aerial inspections can help identify damage or problems with lines, 
helping to prevent outages and ensure the safe operation of 
electrical systems. They can also be used to assess damages after a 
storm or other event, helping business owners and insurance 
companies make decisions about claims and repairs.
Aerial inspections can also be used to assess damages after a storm 
or other event, helping business owners and insurance companies 
make decisions about claims and repairs.