Why Powerline Inspection Drones Lose GNSS Lock — and How to Fix It
Powerline inspection drones commonly lose GNSS lock when flying near high-voltage transmission lines. This GNSS blackout during powerline inspection happens because electromagnetic interference (EMI) from live conductors overwhelms the drone’s GPS/GNSS receiver, forcing it into a no-fix state and often triggering return-to-home or worse — flyaway. The fix is not a better flight controller or…







