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Implementation of Unmanned Aerial Systems Using Close-Range Photogrammetry Techniques (UAS-CRP) for Quantitative (Metric) and Qualitative (Inspection) Tasks Related to Roadway Assets and Infrastructures: Final Report
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2021-12-01
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Edition:Final Report: September 2018 – February 2019
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Abstract:The primary purpose of this implementation project is to educate and inform TxDOT staff on FAA rules and regulations and TxDOT policy governing the use of UAS for TxDOT projects. The TxDOT Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Flight Operations and User's Manual (FOM), developed as part of the preceding research and highlights of the preceding research were presented at nine training sessions conducted at various TxDOT locations. The implementation project included UAS flight operations and data collection to further investigate the use of the technology and as further validation of the FOM. Field data collection included both quantitative (metric) and qualitative (inspection) tasks including the collection of data for towers, intersections, and buildings. Traffic control was necessary for some tasks but no driver distraction was noted during the field operations. This is an indication of the effectiveness of the rules and guidelines contained in the FOM for safe UAS operation. Vendor feedback further provided valuable input regarding the effectiveness of the FOM. The results of this implementation project validate the use of UAS as an effective data collection tool for metric and inspection tasks.
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