Taizhou's power grid inspections go high-tech

In the prefecture-level city of Taizhou in Jiangsu province, power worker Dai Yongdong is jubilant about the rapid advancements in technology that have ushered in a variety of possibilities for his work: ensuring electricity safety and power grid stability in the region.

As director of the smart operation and maintenance center under State Grid Taizhou Power Supply Co, he has witnessed the installation of 207 next-generation DJI fixed-wing drone airports across its service territory.

The installation, completed at the end of March, marked the official launch of Jiangsu's first low-altitude smart inspection network. Covering transmission, substation, and distribution facilities of all voltage levels, the network is a milestone as it is China's first prefecture-level drone operating center under the State Grid system.