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

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FTA0176-Research-Report-Summary.pdf (638.71 KB)

This document summarizes the report that seeks to extend the application of UAS technology to transportation systems, focusing on two use cases: infrastructure inspection and disaster response & recovery. The report also 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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