High-definition photography equipment takes to the skies

Weather permitting, Essential Energy will soon take to the skies above Narrabri and surrounds from as early as next week.

The team will be using specialist high-definition equipment, attached to a helicopter, to undertake a further assessment on the condition of the electricity network in the aftermath of the late 2019 and early 2020 fires.

An autonomous image capturing sensor will mean more photos can be taken along the flightpath, which is more direct and higher than in previous years.

Essential Energy says the new technology will result in “a faster delivery of the images” while causing minimal impact on the people and livestock residing along the route.

If the inspections identify an issue with the Essential Energy network, repair efforts will be made according to the relevant risk and safety factors.