• These Drones Could Help Keep Your Lights On

  • Nov 12 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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These Drones Could Help Keep Your Lights On

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  • One in four U.S. households experiences a power outage each year. Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working on technology they hope will help fix electric grids: drones. They're betting that 2-ft. large drones connected to "smart" electric grids are a cost-effective step to a more electrified future.

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