The Tanzanian Electricity Corporation (TANESCO) has introduced the use of drones to monitor power transmission and distribution as part of efforts to improve service delivery efficiency and reduce the time required to resolve power outages.
TANESCO officially launched the drone initiative on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at its office in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam.
Speaking during the launch, Managing Director Mr. Lazaro Twange said the company manages the largest electricity infrastructure network in the country and therefore requires close monitoring using modern technologies.
“We have electricity transmission lines covering about 8,500 kilometers, and distribution networks extending nearly 200,000 kilometers. These networks run through forests, along roadsides, and across various terrains,” Mr. Twange said.
He explained that the organization’s primary responsibility is to ensure reduced response times when electricity challenges arise and to restore service promptly.
“Our job in customer service is to ensure that customers have reliable electricity supply. Today, we are embarking on a technological revolution to make our work more efficient,” he emphasized.
According to Mr. Twange, existing system faults have made it difficult to quickly identify the exact locations of problems, a challenge the new drone technology is expected to address.
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