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Use Cases for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Public Transportation Systems (Report 0176)

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FTA-Report-No-0176.pdf (1.64 MB)

This report seeks to extend the application of UAS technology to transportation systems, focusing on two use cases: infrastructure inspection and disaster response & recovery. This report aims to assist transit agencies in determining whether to apply UAS technology to their operations and provides high-level guidance for the development of UAS programs.

Last updated: Friday, November 6, 2020
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