Earlier this month, Burns & McDonell showcased a DJI Inspire 1 drone that is part a growing trend for infrastructure projects. The drones can be used to scout project sites, as well as monitor and inspect infrastructure projects during and after construction.
The manger of Burns & McDonell’s geospatial service, Steven Santovasi said that using the drones helped the firm build more than 200 miles of transmission lines in Canada.
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UAV Expo: A Must-attend Event for Drone Users
The event, which takes place Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Las Vegas, will include information on drones for the construction market.
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How drones work
Drones may be the greatest thing since the Internet, if public agencies can convince constituents they aren’t too invasive.
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Engineers Find Even More Uses for Drones
Public works departments were initially leery of using drones, fearing residents would have Big Brother issues. But drones are slowly becoming more and more accepted and now a major engineering firm is using drones to help it expand its own headquarters.
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Five Things I Learned on Summer Vacation (er, APWA Show)
With new executive director Scott Grayson on board, the American Public Works Association’s annual convention hummed with new energy. Here are just a few things I learned, in no particular order.
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Drone Successfully Used at World’s Busiest Airport
Information for a parking deck demolition was gathered safely and without disruption.
