Energy stealing drones

[cranky108]

There is a news article about drones will be able to pearch on powerlines to recharge there batteries.
Are we utility engineers going to allow these energy thieves?

 

[jghrist]

I'd worry more about drones causing faults while perching.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/9/prepare-drones-perch-power-lines-recharge-never-ha/

At least it will give frustrate hunters more interesting targets than insulators.

 

[cranky108]

Might need a new IEEE fault type, non-animal in line.

 

[PHovnanian]

We've got enough trouble with animals. No thanks.

 

[PHovnanian]

Damn! Lost my link:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/575686764838644566/