Using Drones for Inspection

When:  Aug 10, 2016 from 15:00 to 16:00 (ET)

Using Drones for Inspection

Periodic monitoring and inspecting of structures and roadways are among the procedures developed to keep the public safe. However, as recent bridge collapses and other disasters have demonstrated, these inspections are far from perfect. Oftentimes, environmental or budgetary factors prevent timely or thorough inspections, which can lead to oversights. One way to combat these risky lapses is the use of UAS for inspection.

To date UAS have been used to inspect buildings, bridges, electrical utilities and other structures that can be difficult or dangerous for humans to access. UAS mounted sensors can, in some cases, detect deterioration or vulnerabilities that are not visible to the human eye. Such capabilities will allow those charged with maintaining these critical structures to repair damage before human lives are put at risk or a major disruption is endured.

This webinar will examine the current application of UAS for inspection, as well as highlight other possible areas of use. Discussion topics will include:

  • UAS inspector experiences
  • Challenges of conducting inspections with UAS
  • Potential growth markets for UAS inspection

Who Should Attend

  • Structural integrity inspectors
  • Commercial UAS operators
  • Representatives of oil, roadway and electric utilities companies
  • Anyone interested in the potential of UAS for inspection

Speaker

  • Dave Bush, Director, Future Aerial Innovations
  • Dick Zhang, President and CEO, Identified Technologies

Registration

  • Free for AUVSI members and $49 for non-members
  • Please note registration will close at 10:00 a.m. ET the day of the webinar