Feature
December 2020, Vol. 247, No. 12
Drone/sUAS Applications for Gas Inspections, Leak Surveys
Local gas distribution companies (LDC) continuously pursue efforts to improve efficiencies and the thoroughness of inspections and leak surveys. Recognizing the emerging capabilities of small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), or drones, LDCs became interested in developing possible applications for sUAS stable aerial platforms with sensors for inspections and surveys.