Tag Archives: Transportation
Railroads continue to tap drone technology to inspect track, bridges
Nearly 140,000 miles of rail network and over 61,000 Class I bridges are manually inspected for defects and structural integrity in the United States, according to the Association of American Railroads. With an extensive network of main tracks and sidings … Continue reading
Drones Deliver Safety, Efficiency Gains
Companies are finding more uses for unmanned aerial vehicles as drone technology and video analytics tools improve. A prime goal for BNSF Railway Co. and Allstate Corp., among other firms flying drones, is to keep employees out of dangerous situations … Continue reading
Ohio DOT Plans to Use Drones to Monitor Traffic Conditions
A three-year, $5.9 million study in central Ohio will use drones to monitor traffic on a 35-mile highway, and provide new information used to prevent crashes between manned and unmanned aircraft. DriveOhio, a center recently developed within the Ohio Department … Continue reading
DOT to partner with at least 5 cities to accelerate drone adoption
Despite years of regulatory delays predicated on population density and privacy issues, President Donald Trump’s recent directive opened the floodgates for communities looking to take advantage of drone programs. From warehouses to disaster relief sites or package delivery, communities have been clamoring for federal guidance permitting the unmanned aerial vehicles, with … Continue reading
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