Unmanned Aircraft System Applications in International Railroads

2018Technical ReportCameron StuartPDFTech Reporthttps://www.fra.dot.gov/Elib/Document/17840DOT/FRA/ORD-18/04DTFR53-10-D-00002L Task Order 49ApplicationsRailroad tracksInspectionDrone aircraftRegulationsUnmanned Aerial VehiclesUAVUnmanned Aircraft SystemsUASinternational railroadBeyond Visual Line of SightBVLOSground penetrating radarUAS technologyUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and DevelopmentSherrock, EricNeubecker, KellyEnsco, Inc.United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration. Office of Railroad Policy and DevelopmentNTL-SAFETY AND SECURITY-Rail SafetyFederal Railroad AdministrationThis report summarizes the current uses and issues associated with Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in railroad applications, and provides the use cases employed by railroads. The report highlights global UAS market outlooks as well as regulations that influence the use of this technology around the world. The report also provides an overview of issues related to Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations that will affect the use of UAS in railroad applications internationally.85