States turn to drones in droves; UDOT uses them to predict snowslides, mudslides

In Utah, drones are hovering near avalanches to watch roaring snow. In North Carolina, they’re searching for the nests of endangered birds. In Kansas, they could soon be identifying sick cows through heat signatures.

Governments as well as hobbyists have rapidly adopted the technology

Public transportation agencies are using drones in nearly every state, according to a new survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The report released Monday finds a sharp increase in their use over the last few years, showing that governments as well as hobbyists have rapidly adopted the technology …

https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/05/21/apc-states-turn-to-drones-in-droves-udot-uses-them-to-predict-snowslides-mudslides/#.XOVZyVNKjuM

Associated Press | May 21, 2019

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