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UAS 2.0: Innovative Infrastructure Management

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  • Corporate Creators:
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
  • Contributors:
    Gray, James
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  • Publication/ Report Number:
    FHWA-26-CAI-002
  • Resource Type:
    Brief
  • Right Statement:
    Public Domain
  • Geographical Coverage:
    United States
  • Corporate Publisher:
    United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
  • Abstract:
    After the success of EDC-5, which led to drone use in all 50 States, the focus is now on improving how these tools are used. New features include remote docking, better work zone lighting, and more accurate performance to help transportation assets, like bridges and roads, last longer and perform more reliably. Many transportation agencies face ongoing challenges in managing and maintaining infrastructure safely and efficiently. Traditional inspection methods often rely on manual field work, which can be time-consuming, costly, and difficult to perform in low-light or hard-to-reach areas, such as the underside of bridges. These activities can place both staff and the traveling public at risk and may require lane closures that disrupt traffic. Agencies may also need to manage changing equipment, staff turnover, and growing amounts of inspection data, increasing the chance for delays and error. Other routine activities, such as herbicide application and nighttime work zone lighting, can require a lot of resources, fuel, and materials. While UAS are now used by transportation agencies in all 50 States, there is a growing need to move beyond basic drone operations and use these tools to address gaps in current infrastructure management practices.
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