“Some of the equipment may not look dangerous, but it can contain high-voltage electricity,” warns Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives. ”Although they carry less voltage than transmission lines, accidental contacts with distribution lines are more frequent and still quite dangerous. If your drone or kite contacts a power line, do not try to remove it. Think of them as the main hubs that make sure electricity gets to where it's needed, efficiently. Inside these boxes, you've got some key parts like circuit breakers, transformers, and protective relays. Other experts note that while burying power lines will shield the electric component of the electromagnetic field (EMF), the magnetic component can still pass through the earth—and walls and human or animal bodies. These hazards are not just confined to severe injuries or death from electric shock; they can also cause burns, falls. This equipment can be dangerous, so they typically have warning signs with "Danger High Voltage" and "Danger Keep Out".
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