Hawaiian Electric has begun using drones to inspect electrical infrastructure in wildfire-prone areas across Maui County, Oahu, and Hawaii Island through December 2026. The inspections are designed to identify equipment issues that could spark wildfires.
- HECO is using contracted drones to inspect power poles and lines in identified wildfire risk areas on Maui County, Oahu, and Hawaii Island.
- Inspections on Hawaii Island begin mid-October and run through December 2026; Maui County inspection schedules were not separately detailed.
- Drone operators may need to access private property to reach utility poles, but will identify themselves and will not enter any home or business.
- Electric service will not be interrupted during inspections.
- Property owners with questions can contact Hawaiian Electric at 855-304-9191 or contractor Cyberhawk at 407-883-7555.
Source: Hawaii News Now
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