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Conn. To Use Drone To Inspect Gold Star Memorial Bridge
The Connecticut Department of Transportation plans to use an unmanned aerial vehicle to conduct an inspection of the Gold Star Memorial Bridge in eastern Connecticut. It’s part of the agency’s ongoing evaluation of new technologies. On Tuesday the DOT will … Continue reading
Campbell County considers buying drone for surveying work
GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) – Campbell County surveyors are hoping to buy drones to help do the job. Unmanned aerial vehicles could save taxpayers thousands of dollars a year, some county officials say. Tony Knievel, chief surveyor with the Campbell County … Continue reading
Researchers use UAS to answer questions at ancient burial sites
“Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are becoming powerful tools in the hands of archaeologists who document excavations, map landscapes and identify buried features, according to Morag Kersel, assistant professor of anthropology at DePaul University in Chicago.” Patrick C. Miller| February 18, … Continue reading
‘Citizen Scientists’ Use Drones to Map El Nino Flooding
“Forget about selfies. In California, residents are using smartphones and drones to document the coastline’s changing face. Starting this month, The Nature Conservancy is asking tech junkies to capture the flooding and coastal erosion that come with El Nino, a … Continue reading
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