Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Another Tool for Assessing Structures

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – Another Tool for Assessing Structures

Monday, December 3, 2018 

VHB Office
101 Walnut Street
Watertown MA, 02471

6:00 PM Registration, Social & Dinner; 7:00 PM Presentation

Speakers:

Robert Blunt, PE
Project Manager-Chief Inspector, VHB
Anthony Darlington
Technology Specialist-Drone Operator, VHB

Recent advancements in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or “Drone”) technology can now provide owners with the capability and flexibility to obtain visual inspection and assessment data of their infrastructure quickly, accurately, at low cost, and with significantly reduced impacts to the public.  

During this presentation, we will discuss the highlights of drone-based bridge inspection projects completed around New England, including the planning and preparation that preceded the flights, the methods used to obtain the inspection findings, and lessons learned. We will also show short videos from inspections; we will highlight upcoming capabilities of drone-based inspection; and we will show other uses for drones in engineering projects beyond inspection.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 29th, 2018
$30 Members, $40 Non-Member, $20 Public Sector Members, $30 Public Sector Non-Members
$10 Senior Members (65+) and Student Members

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