METRO DETROIT, Mich. – Helicopters are scheduled to conduct aerial patrols of high-voltage transmission structures and lines across Metro Detroit later this month.
These helicopter patrols, a requirement by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, aim to assess the status of the overhead transmission system and support proactive maintenance.
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Inspections include checking transmission structures and equipment for damage or wear and identifying vegetation hazards.
ITC, the company conducting the inspections, said the procedure is routine and residents should not be alarmed if they see low-flying helicopters.
After completing inspections in the rest of the state, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties will be inspected from Sept. 24 through Oct. 3.
The schedule may change depending on weather conditions.