Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) by State DOTs February 27, 2018 Peer Exchange

2018PDFTech ReportFHWA-HIF-18-060DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-19-1HW5NA2/RE594Unmanned aircraft systemsDronesHighway operationsRoad constructionPavement maintenanceBridgesState government agenciesUASDronesOperationsBridgeUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway AdministrationQuinton, DrewRegan, Terrance J.United States. Federal Highway AdministrationJohn A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)Federal Highway AdministrationThis peer exchange brought together public and private organizations to discuss the state of the practice and possible future uses of UAS in the field of highway operations, construction, and maintenance. States that have implemented UAS programs have found that the use of drones can save time and money, and increase safety and efficiency. Each of the State DOTs is approaching the introduction and use of drone technology differently depending upon the structure of the State DOT.88