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May 21, 2019

Drones used to predict avalanches and many other tasks

  • The small, unmanned aircraft can detect tiny cracks in bridges and identify potential potholes before they're visible to the human eye.
    • By LINDSAY WHITEHURST
    Associated Press

    SALT LAKE CITY — In Utah, drones are hovering near avalanches to watch roaring snow. In North Carolina, they're searching for the nests of endangered birds. In Kansas, they could soon be identifying sick cows through heat signatures.

    Public transportation agencies are using drones in nearly every state, according to a new survey by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. The report released Monday finds a sharp increase in their use over the last few years, showing that governments as well as hobbyists have rapidly adopted the technology.


     
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