Hawaiian Electric will use unmanned aircraft, or drones, to conduct aerial inspections of its infrastructure in the Ukumehame area of West Maui from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 1-5, weather permitting.

According to the company, its unmanned aerial systems program complies with all Federal Aviation Administration rules and has established safety, training, operating and privacy procedures to ensure the aircraft are flown safely.