INSIGHTS
Amplifying Knowledge: News, Films, Ideas, and Updates from EDM International
NEWS & UPDATES
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EDM International Receives FAA BVLOS Approval
EDM International has been granted FAA approval to operate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) under the Shielded Infrastructure guidelines—expanding our capabilities for efficient, safe, and data-rich electric utility inspections.
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EDM Featured In Commercial UAV News
Commercial UAV News recently published an article authored by EDM International experts on how high-resolution drone imagery combined with GIS analysis is giving utilities stronger tools to assess infrastructure, understand wildfire exposure, and target the areas that need attention most.
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The 2026 International conference wraps up
Catch up on the highlights of this years International Conference on Overhead Lines where experts shared the latest advancements, challenges, and future direction in overhead line design & technology.
FILMS & RESOURCES
COLLISION
An EDM International Short Film
Over the past 40 years, bird populations have declined 30%. Millions of avian deaths have been caused by human-made structures like windows and power lines. Collision uncovers the hidden story behind these threats, focusing on the critical but often overlooked issue of bird-power line collisions.
RAPTORS ON THE LINE
An EDM International Short Film
Raptors and power lines have a complicated symbiotic relationship. They use them to perch, hunt and even nest, especially in landscapes where the power pole gives them the best vantage point to see prey. But their body size exposes them to the risk of electrocution by bridging two conductors and completing an electric circuit.