Just a few short years ago the sight of a multi-rotor, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with flashing colored lights may have invoked a reaction similar to spotting a flying saucer. Now there are an estimated 600,000 Small UAVs—or drones as they are commonly called—registered with the Federal Aviation Administration.

What does the future hold for use of these new and emerging tools in our Public Works realm? This session will explore current and future utilization of both fixed-wing UAVs and rotor-wing multi-motor copters for construction monitoring, site inspections, traffic & congestion monitoring, bridge inspection, project progression, aerial surveying and many other missions—many of which have not even been conceived of yet.
Flight regulations and requirements, types of aerial platforms and best applications, and specific examples of UAV uses in public works will be discussed and shared.

After attending this program, participants will be better able to:

Identify technical jargon and aircraft types, along with federal airspace limitations and considerations.
Discuss uses and examples of projects and known UAV missions in the application of surveying, engineering, emergency & disaster response/recovery, construction and utility inspections to stimulate agency opportunities.
Explain visions of future and imagined new UAV solutions, autonomous innovations & operations, and industry challenges will be considered.

This program has been approved for .2 CEUs or 2 PDHs. Please note there is a $7 fee per non-member individual requesting CEUs (there is no fee for members).

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Emergency Management Committee

Bill Billings

Superintendent, City of Leawood, KS

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