The Illinois Department of Transportation has begun testing drone technology to potentially help improve the safety of workers and the public, reduce costs and introduce new strategies on everything from bridge inspections to determining the appropriate responses to emergency incidents. Testing of live-streaming video also is underway on how to manage and respond to disasters or emergency situations by providing real-time footage to key decision-makers on the ground. The drones also will be looked at as a resource to prepare materials that educate and inform the public about impacts of construction and future projects. You can visit IDOT’s YouTube channel to watch drone footage of recently completed projects.
IDOT Testing Drones
Mattoon, IL, USA / MyRadioLink.com
Dec 14, 2016 | 5:00 AM