Residents should not be alarmed if they see low-flying helicopters near transmission lines, as this is standard procedure. Want to subscribe? Annual sale: Top 5 reasons to subscribe to the Battle ...

The helicopter and aerial saw can trim trees in areas where it's dangerous or inaccessible for ground crews, especially near ...

A helicopter's driveshaft connects to the helicopter's transmission system, which then distributes the power to the main rotor and tail rotor. The job of the copter's engines isn't to "jet" the ...

These helicopters are from the company ITC and they will be conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines. The helicopter patrols will begin on May 27 and last ...

It’s that time of year again when Michiganders may see low flying helicopters in their communities. Starting Tuesday, May 27, ...

ITC will fly low-altitude helicopter patrols to inspect Michigan power lines for safety and maintenance through June 30.

The aerial inspections will cover nearly all of the Lower Peninsula. The schedule for the inspections is as follows: From May ...

A contractor with FirstEnergy will be using a helicopter equipped with an aerial saw to trim trees to ensure proper clearance ...

Federal officials on Wednesday released images of a doomed NYC sightseeing helicopter as it broke apart in midair last month, killing six people.

ITC Transmission Company is conducting aerial patrols of the high-voltage transmission structures and lines across Michigan ...

Saw will trim along high-voltage transmission lines in 19 counties through end of year FAIRMONT, W.Va., May 22, 2025 ...

A helicopter equipped with a giant aerial saw is trimming trees along power lines in Centre and Mifflin counties this summer ...