Helicopters, Infrared Technology Used to Complete Proactive Inspections of High-Voltage Power Lines in FirstEnergy Service Area

Patrols identify invisible equipment issues to prevent future service interruptionsAKRON, Ohio, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- To keep power flowing safely and reliably through the upcoming summer months, proactive aerial inspections along nearly 5,000 miles of high-voltage power lines are underway throughout FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) six-state service area using infrared and ultraviolet (IR/UV) technology. FirstEnergy's aerial inspections are performed at low-flying patrol speeds between 25 and 35 mp ...