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grids

English translation: power/electricity grids

12:10 May 13, 2018

English language (monolingual) [PRO] Aerospace / Aviation / Space
English term or phrase: grids drones will make our cities and grids smarter. Not sure about the meaning of "grids". What does the writer mean by "grids"? Thanks in advance.	Lakasa Stnorden KudoZ activity Questions: 992 (7 open) (2 without valid answers) (8 closed without grading) Answers: 253 Local time: 03:29
Selected answer:power/electricity grids Explanation: Why Intelligent drones will revolutionize grid operations https://blogs.esmartsystems.com/why-intelligent-drones-will-... 21 sep. 2017 - Soon, intelligent drones will be able to identify deviations on grid masts, transmission ... It might sound like science fiction but drones will soon take over the inspection of your power grid. ... Drones are thus faster, safer and cheaper. ... spend much time worrying about vegetation close to their power grids. A ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 days (2018-05-24 21:19:00 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Thank you.	Selected response from: Taña Dalglish Jamaica Local time: 01:29
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power/electricity grids Explanation: Why Intelligent drones will revolutionize grid operations https://blogs.esmartsystems.com/why-intelligent-drones-will-... 21 sep. 2017 - Soon, intelligent drones will be able to identify deviations on grid masts, transmission ... It might sound like science fiction but drones will soon take over the inspection of your power grid. ... Drones are thus faster, safer and cheaper. ... spend much time worrying about vegetation close to their power grids. A ... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 11 days (2018-05-24 21:19:00 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- Thank you.	Taña Dalglish Jamaica Local time: 01:29 Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 12
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer) agree  Tony M: "distribution networks" — could of course also be other things, but power is the commonest. 34 mins   -> Thank you. agree  Mahsa Riyahi 2 hrs   -> Thank you Mahsa. agree  Yvonne Gallagher 1 day 19 hrs   -> Thank you Yvonne.
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Reference: Refs. Reference information: Very easy to find on Google: Who Will Own The Infrastructure In The Smart City? - Forbes https://www.forbes.com/.../who-will-own-the-infrastructure-i... Traducir esta página 11 ene. 2018 - Integration of autonomous vehicles, drones and networked communications are ... The smart city was a major theme at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show ... Some also worked to liberalize electricity grids, that is, to deregulate the ... That data collection could even make you and your property subject to ... Spending on smart cities around the world could reach $41 trillion https://www.cnbc.com/.../spending-on-smart-cities-around-the... 25 oct. 2016 - A drone takes flight amid skyscrapers and with an app from start-up FreeSkies. .... Self-healing power grids can make cities more resilient to ... Power/electricity grids.	Taña Dalglish Jamaica Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 12
Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster) agree  jccantrell: yep, the power that shows up in your house to power your computer comes in on the grid, and it not as simple as "generate it here, use it there." 56 mins   -> Thank you.
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