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Title:

Successful Approaches for the Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems by Surface Transportation Agencies
Cover of Successful Approaches for the Use of Unmanned Aerial Systems by Surface Transportation Agencies

Accession Number:

01705877

Record Type:

Monograph

Abstract:

The past decade has seen ever-increasing attention and resources dedicated to the application and operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). Beginning with issuance of special airworthiness certificates in the experimental category for unmanned aircraft in 2007, up to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 and creation of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §107 and §101, the complexity and breadth of applications for UAS technology have flourished. Recognizing the interest and potential benefits to the surface transportation community the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) commissioned Scan 17-01 to accelerate beneficial innovation by facilitating information sharing and technology exchange among the states and other transportation agencies. Results from a desk scan, amplifying questions, and a peer exchange workshop produced conclusions and recommendations in seven topic areas for transportation agencies to consider when getting started using a UAS: Executive Support; Organizational Structure; Policy and Regulation; Safety and Risk Management; Training and Crew Qualifications; Public Relations; and Application and Operation. Specifically, Scan 17-01 was intended to provide a better understanding of the proactive use of this technology as well as the return on investment and its benefits to the surface transportation community. The effort was intended to help accelerate national deployment of the technology by providing “getting started” guidance as well as case studies of successful UAS applications.

Report/Paper Numbers:

NCHRP Project 20-68A
Scan 17-01

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Arora and Associates, P.C.

Lawrenceville, NJ United States

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

444 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

National Cooperative Highway Research Program

Transportation Research Board
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

Banks, Emanuel
Cook, Steven J
Fredrick, Gregg
Gill, Shayne
Gray, James S
Larue, Troy
Milton, Jeff L
Tootle, Amy
Wheeler, Paul
Snyder, Paul R
Waller, Zach

Pagination:

254p

Publication Date:

2018-7

Edition:

Domestic Scan Team Report

Media Type:

Digital/other

Features:

Appendices; Bibliography; Figures; Photos; Tables

Uncontrolled Terms:

Organizational structure

Subject Areas:

Administration and Management; Aviation; Highways

Files:

TRIS

Created Date:

May 7 2019 10:58AM