CLEVELAND, Nov. 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PLP, a global leader in
developing innovative infrastructure solutions for electric power
systems, today announced the launch of the world's first
self-service drone kit for remotely installing bird diverters on
overhead power lines. The new RAPTOR CLAMP™ Drone Kit enables
electric utilities and contractors to safely and efficiently
install PLP RAPTOR CLAMP Diverters via a simple-to-use DIY
accessory kit that seamlessly attaches to DJI M300/M350
drones—widely used and popular drone models currently employed by
utilities worldwide.
The RAPTOR CLAMP Drone Kit provides a significant advantage in
aerial power line maintenance, delivering several key benefits and
features:
- Revolutionary Line Marker Installation: The RAPTOR CLAMP
Drone Kit is the first of its kind to enable off-the-shelf DJI
M300/M350 drones to install bird diverters—critical wildlife
protection devices that increase visibility for birds, helping to
prevent collisions with power lines and reduce potential
outages.
- Improved Workplace Safety: The ability to safely and
effectively install wildlife protection devices via drone reduces
lineworker exposure to potential safety hazards and eliminates the
need for traditional installation methods, such as via bucket truck
or helicopter.
- Doubling the Value of Drone Investment: Utilities and
contractors gain a second essential use case for M300/M350 drones
in their fleet by integrating the RAPTOR CLAMP Drone Kit into their
existing programs—maximizing the return on investment for drone
operators and allowing utilities to perform installations at their
convenience.
- Multiple Diverters Installed Quickly: PLP's Drone Kit is
designed to carry and install multiple RAPTOR CLAMP Diverters in a
single flight, significantly improving productivity.
- Quick Change Carriage System: The kit is equipped with a
quick-change carriage that allows operators to reload diverters
quickly and efficiently, minimizing downtime and maximizing
throughput.
The RAPTOR CLAMP Drone Kit represents a leap forward in the
management of overhead power lines and wildlife protection efforts,
delivering a safer, faster, and more cost-effective method for
installing critical line markers while offering utilities the
opportunity to enhance their existing drone programs with versatile
new capabilities.
PLP's new drone kit is currently available for purchase
worldwide through the company's extensive global sales and support
network.
ABOUT PLP
PLP protects the world's most critical connections by creating
stronger and more reliable networks. The company's
precision-engineered solutions are trusted by energy and
communications providers worldwide to perform better and last
longer. With locations in over 20 countries, PLP works as a united
global corporation, delivering high-quality products and
unparalleled service to customers around the world.
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