CPC G01R 31/085 (2013.01) [B64C 39/024 (2013.01); B64D 1/02 (2013.01); B64U 10/13 (2023.01); B64U 2101/00 (2023.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A drone deployable power line fault detection sensor, comprising:
a normally closed clamp mechanism, wherein the clamp mechanism comprises a clamp ring having an opening configured to receive a power transmission line; and
one or more sensors carried by the clamp mechanism positioned to detect a line fault on the power transmission line, wherein the one or more sensors comprise a coil positioned around the clamp ring.
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