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Drones/UAVs

18 Aug 22

Drones deployed to Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Drones that use artificial intelligence (AI) have been undergoing trials on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and other structures in New South Wales, Australia, with the aim of revolutionising how inspections are carried out.

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07 Oct 20

First US state secures permit for full bridge inspections by drone

The USA’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the first-ever waiver allowing drones to carry out bridge inspections beyond the line of sight.

09 Aug 18

Ready for take-off

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Rapid developments in drone technology are expected to enable a wider range of applications in the bridge inspection field. Shekhar Scindia, David Day and Matt Bacon reveal the trials being conducted by a bridge owner in the USA

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24 Aug 16

Corrosion check

Technology originally developed for use in the heritage industry is expected to transfer to the bridge inspection sector in the next two years, enabling rust to be detected from 100m away, writes José Maria Sánchez de Muniáin.

23 Aug 16

Flying start

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The relaxation of the Federal Aviation Administration’s rules on commercial unmanned aerial vehicles in the USA has just taken effect; Jose Maria Sanchez de Munian reports on what it will mean for bridge inspection

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11 Apr 16

Drone technology trialled for Delaware Memorial Bridge inspections

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The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA) has carried out a trial on the use of drones to make bridge inspections safer while reducing costs.

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