DJI & the Frog

[slkfis]

Here is an article I copied out of the North Carolina Electric Coop magazine I think ya'll will appreciate.

 

[Florida Drone Supply]

Wow. What a funny story (not so much for the frog). I'd be interested to know how often this happens, who knew such a little thing could cause power outages.

 

[Dale D]

Here is an article I copied out of the North Carolina Electric Coop magazine I think ya'll will appreciate.

when they catch the frog, they will frog march it to the courthouse

 

[dronerdave]

I'd be interested to know how often this happens, who knew such a little thing could cause power outages.

It happens all the time with a variety of animals. I will admit in all the years I've worked as a troubleshooter I've never had a frog cross phase overhead line equipment, but birds, squirrels, cats...basically anything of reasonable size that can get up the structure or pole can cause havoc. Mylar balloons are a huge problem but birds are the worse by far and even a little starling can and do cause a lot of outages. I even had a snake take out a line once. Never had a multirotor cause an issue yet (as far as I know) but then again a large percentage of line relays are reported as no-cause after patrolling the line.

Cool article but please don't try to help the utility with a multirotor by flying close to utility equipment. Stay clear of power lines and equipment when flying unless you're qualified to be there.

 

[Skywalker]

Here is an article I copied out of the North Carolina Electric Coop magazine I think ya'll will appreciate.

Good eye.