[SirSourdough]

If the drones could meter their own consumption from the line using a utility-approved meter, anyone with a drone with said meter should be able to just tap onto lines at will and get a bill at the end of the month.

Not sure how that plays out in terms of the weight/packaging of the drone but seems feasible for at least larger drones.

[plorg]

Really depends who owns the lines; I doubt many T/D owners would want drones flying around by their lines, much less directly grabbing them.

[pigpang]

A utility company can operate such drones without a meter, because they own lines and power.