To build the Sunrise Powerlink in Southern California. Many helicopters were used to support construction. In this photo, the SDG&E Skycrane lowers part of the high voltage tower structure. A Little Bird provides guidance for the third pilot in the back of the Skycrane to ensure it places properly. Later, steel workers will climb the tower and secure it.

This 1982 built UH-60 carried the US FY # 81-23588 and was phased out of it's military service in 2015, when Unical Defense Inc laid hands on it and registered it as N160AQ. It was seen at the Heli-Expo 2017 in an attractive black-white "whale" like paint. Later sold to it's current owner SDGE and operated in the FAA "restricted" category.

In 2017, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) decided to bring aviation operations "in-house" rather than calling upon local single engine helicopter operators for power line patrol and other transport requirements. This EC-145 was chosen for twin engine safety and the ability to do many other missions. Delivered in March 2018, it has been joined by a UH-60 Blackhawk for construction and fire fighting work and an Erickson Air Crane extended contract to provide fire fighting capability with an S-64F Skycrane.