Aerial Drones to inspect electric transmission lines in Franklin

Licensed Eversource contractor, Pinnacl X, will be using aerial drones to inspect electric transmission lines in Franklin beginning August 21, 2019 through August 26, 2019. Eversource regularly uses drones for routine infrastructure inspections to help improve the reliability of service to customers while reducing environmental impacts and costs. 

  - Inspections will occur within the ROW between Bent St, Lincoln St, Pond St, and the Charles River.

Pinnacl X, our contractor, utilizes certified and licensed drone operators who are specially trained by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform inspection work. As always, Eversource ensures that contractors abide by all federal, state and local requirements. They also always carry proper identification.