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Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool on Maui
As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will begin this month using unmanned aircrafts, or drones, for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in identified wildfire risk areas throughout Maui. Inspections will continue through June 2026.
Guam man sentenced for flying drone over military installation
On Feb. 1, 2025, Cao Cruz uploaded a video to his YouTube channel, “Planet Guam,” which depicted sensitive footage of a military installation in Guam. The video garnered close to 12,000 views before being taken down.
HECO to use drones for inspections in Nāpili, Puʻukoliʻi, Kula on May 8-9
Hawaiian Electric will continue to use unmanned aircraft, or drones, for aerial inspections of its infrastructure in Nāpili and Pu‘ukoli‘i on Thursday, May 8, as well as in Kula on Friday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days, weather permitting.
Hawaiian Electric Drone Work at Kahului Site, Jan. 21-25
Hawaiian Electric is planning to use an unmanned aircraft, or drone, in the Ho‘ohana Street area in Kahului between Thursday, Jan. 21 to Monday, Jan. 25, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting.
Aerial Power Line Inspections March 16-27 in Central & West Maui
Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft (or drones) and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West Maui and Central Maui areas.
Hawaiian Electric Aerial Line Inspections, March 16-27
Hawaiian Electric will be using unmanned aircraft, or drones, and a helicopter to perform aerial power line inspections between Monday, March 16 and Friday, March 27, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the West and Central Maui areas.
Drone Surveys Planned for Wildfire Mitigation on Maui
Drone, or unmanned aircraft system, surveys will be conducted in November and December in East Oʻahu, West Maui and Māʻalaea as part of the company’s wildfire mitigation planning.
7 Men, Including 2 From Maui Cited for Loitering in Volcano Disaster Area
Two men from Lahaina, Maui–35-year-old Dilbert Shaw and 34-year-old Larrick Euband–were cited for loitering in the volcano disaster area.
Drone Sighting Reports from Pilots on the Rise, FAA Investigates
Representatives with the Federal Aviation Administration say they are concerned with the number of drone sighting reports they have been receiving from pilots.
Drone Program to Support Maui Whale Entanglement Response
A new initiative provides aerial support using small drones for large whale entanglement response efforts off Maui.
Maui Police Get Funds for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems are to be utilized only for legitimate public safety missions, in compliance with all FAA rules, MPD policies, legal and…
Bills on Prison Overcrowding, Quiet Title Advance
As the Thursday’s crossover deadline approaches, the state House passed 159 additional bills to alleviate prison crowding, support affordable housing…
Maui Teachers Workshop on Drone Design
Teachers will guide students in their own drone prototype design, 3D printing and building of a functional, remote-controlled UAV.