Prospects of Modern Remote Methods Control of Power Transmission Lines

Abstract

The article analyzes the existing technical solutions regarding contact and non-contact methods for monitoring electrical networks. From the analysis of the global solutions market it was determined that in the energy sector the demand for control systems using unmanned aerial vehicles has stable growth prospects. It is determined that one of the most promising non-contact methods for monitoring power lines is the method of using unmanned aerial vehicles in the field of application of modern methods for monitoring power lines. It is concluded that a significant advantage of unmanned aerial vehicles is their transport cross-country ability, which reduces costs and increases efficiency. In connection with the transition of the global electric power industry to energy-efficient technologies, the using of unmanned aerial vehicles forms a significant segment of the global energy market. Electric power producers annually compensate for losses in energy sectors associated with repair robots and compensation payments. It is noted that the use of unmanned aerial vehicles allows to minimizing investment. In particular, unmanned aerial vehicles with a built-in flamethrower are effectively used to eliminate “blockages”, which burden the power lines. It is noted in the article, that unmanned aerial vehicles provide monitoring of the level of vegetation in the areas of energy networks, which simplifies the calculations for the implementation of investments in new electricity facilities. In particular, through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles, it is possible to increase the safety of employees serving nuclear power plants, in particular for conducting high-altitude inspections of facilities and power lines. The results of the analysis of the technical condition of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles prove the promise in the implementation of contactless monitoring systems and monitoring the operational status of power lines.