Chapter 5: A Small Device That Prevents Big Accidents
The next time you notice bright balls attached to power lines, you'll know they are not decorative objects.
Their primary purpose is to help pilots identify hard-to-see cables and reduce the risk of collisions. Although they may look simple, these markers contribute to aviation safety every day by making critical infrastructure more visible from the air.
What appears to be a strange object hanging from a wire is actually an important safety tool—one that helps protect pilots, passengers, utility workers, and communities alike.