PG&E's Aerial System Drone Fleet Supports Safe, Reliable Energy System

Group 1 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated April 26 as National Drone Safety Day to promote safe drone operation for recreational and business purposes [1] - Drones are integral to PG&E's aerial fleet, enhancing the safety and reliability of electric and gas service delivery to millions in California [2][3] - PG&E utilizes drones for asset inspections, enabling early identification of risks and damage, which allows for proactive repairs [3] Group 2 - PG&E emphasizes privacy by ensuring that drone operations focus solely on inspecting infrastructure, avoiding imagery of customers and private property [4] - Seasonal weather conditions are leveraged by PG&E to conduct aerial inspections, with drones operating in Northern and Central California [5] - In 2024, PG&E pilots and contractors successfully flew over 250,000 distribution structures and 42,000 missions on transmission equipment [8]