A study of how unmanned aircraft systems can support the Kansas Department of Transportation’s efforts to improve efficiency, safety, and cost reduction : final report.

McGuire, Melissa; Rys, Malgorzata J.; Rys, Andrew; Kansas State University. Transportation Center; Kansas State University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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A study of how unmanned aircraft systems can support the Kansas Department of Transportation’s efforts to improve efficiency, safety, and cost reduction : final report.

2016-08-01
By McGuire, Melissa ; Rys, Malgorzata J. ; Rys, Andrew

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McGuire, Melissa ; Rys, Malgorzata J. ; Rys, Andrew

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Kansas State University. Transportation Center ; Kansas State University. Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Kansas. Dept. of Transportation
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Benefits Costs Drone Aircraft Drones Literature Reviews Recommendations State Departments Of Transportation Surveys Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Unmanned Aircraft Systems
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K-TRAN: KSU-15-3
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
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Final report
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Kansas. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research
Abstract:

Regulations for using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) are not yet standardized by the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA). This creates tedious obstacles for those who wish to utilize the technology. The goal of this

research is to provide a justified recommendation to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) on whether or

not it is beneficial to implement UAS into routine operations, as well as advice on specific UAS equipment that best

fits the needs of KDOT. This report includes a literature review which lists the commercial companies currently using

UASs after gaining a Certificate of Authorization (COA) exemption and research done by other DOTs. Potential

applications of and concerns about UAS usage are also included in the literature review. Please note that in the

literature review, the term UAS and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are used interchangeably since the terms vary

within each source. A survey was created and sent to all state Department of Transportation offices. A SWOT

(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats/Challenges) Analysis was carried out looking at different areas of

interest for KDOT.

Based on the literature review, survey responses, and SWOT analysis, the use of a UAS for KDOT’s

operations will improve safety, efficiency, and possibly reduce costs. Out of the nine areas considered for

implementing UAS, seven could realize benefits in safety, efficiency, and a possible cost savings. The recommended

UAS applications are in bridge inspection, radio tower inspection, surveying, road mapping, high-mast light tower

inspection, stockpile measurement, and aerial photography. While UAS cannot replace many of the current activities

that KDOT performs, it could greatly enhance them both from a safety and technical point of view.
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C2058
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US Transportation Collection
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