E.ON to deploy drones to map energy efficiency of Coventry homes

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Drones to scan houses and track heat losses, slashing the cost of identifying which homes are in most need of energy efficiency improvements

Drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras are set to be used in Coventry to help the city meet its climate targets by mapping the energy efficiency of buildings. Energy company E.ON revealed this...

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