This recommended practice specifies the types of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) used for night based inspection of overhead power lines, and defines the corresponding operational requirements, preparation, workflow, contingency planning, and safety requirements.
- Standard Committee
- COM/AerCom-SC - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Communications Standards Committee
- Status
- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2026-02-12
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- IEEE Communications Society
- Standard Committee
- COM/AerCom-SC - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Communications Standards Committee
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PLNIWG - Power Lines Night Inspection Working Group
- IEEE Program Manager
- Michael Kipness
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- Jieyin Nan
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