Typically, engineering data, such as roadway geometric features, building dimensions, and vehicle profiles, are collected using a measurement tape, a total station, and a 3D scanner. Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Total station data collection and 3D scanner data collection are time consuming, require expensive equipment, and sometimes may expose the crew to vehicular traffic. Also, the visualization of collected data in the form of 2D and 3D models is limited. Utilizing an unmanned aerial vehicle, a type of aircraft with no onboard crew or passengers and commonly known as a drone, can overcome those limitations. Today, drones allow for fast, safe, and efficient engineering data collection, as well as allowing for 2D and 3D data visualization. Multiple civil drone companies share the world market. The leader among these is generally said to be Da-Jiang Innovations Science and Technology Co, Ltd, a China-based company that owns about 70% of the worldwide drone market.


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    Title :

    Drones in Transportation Engineering: A Discussion of Current Drone Rules, Equipment, and Applications


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    ITE journal ; 87 , 2


    Publication date :

    2017



    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English



    Classification :

    BKL:    55.00 Technik der Verkehrsmittel, Verkehrswesen: Allgemeines
    Local classification TIB:    770/7010



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