Helicopters Over Michigan Power Lines | Grand Rapids News

If you’re seeing helicopters buzzing over power lines in Michigan, don’t panic — it’s routine maintenance by ITC to keep the lights on. Running from early September through mid-November, these low-flying inspections are split into two focused sweeps: one checking for vegetation encroachment and another examining equipment for wear or damage. Required by national reliability standards, these aerial checks help spot issues like lightning damage before they cause outages. With patrols spread across regions throughout fall, it’s all part of a proactive effort to keep Michigan’s grid strong and stable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a03af08c7cb1de5b