How drones are replacing people in sewer surveys

Drones are going underground to survey the sewers in Scotland.

The technology is being used to increase access and to avoid hazards to workers when surveying pipelines.

Scottish Water hopes that developments in scanning can also help assess longer-term structural issues.

The company said more accurate inspections would cut the cost of repairs and maintenance and reduce the risk of flooding and pollution.

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