Remote Observation Over Time (Drone in a Box) - Phase 1

Crowley, Jeremy

doi:10.21949/8vxt-xj93

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Remote Observation Over Time (Drone in a Box) - Phase 1

2026-09-01
By Crowley, Jeremy

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Crowley, Jeremy
Corporate Creators:

University of Montana--Missoula
Corporate Contributors:

Montana Department of Transportation. Research Programs ; United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
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Publication/ Report Number:

FHWA/MT-26-004/10470-0897
DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21949/8vxt-xj93
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Final Report (August 2024-July 2026)
Corporate Publisher:

Montana. Department of Transportation
Abstract:

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and the Autonomous Aerial Systems Office (AASO) at the University of Montana conducted a study evaluating the use of a drone in a box (DiaB) to evaluate natural disasters. Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to identify areas with high potential for natural disasters. A market survey was conducted to evaluate specifications and costs of systems. And a template was developed for a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) waiver submission. The study evaluated system performance of various DiaB systems in extremes of temperature, cellular connectivity, and terrain. The MDT Traffic Management Center (TMC) and MDT staff provided feedback to evaluate use-cases which would streamline current workflows, reduce labor, and improve efficiency in operations.
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10470-0897
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/93290/dot_93290_DS1.pdf
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[PDF - 1.05 MB]
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US Transportation Collection
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