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Aerial
Commonly called drones, what the FAA refers to as unmanned aircraft sys-
tems or UAS are fnding more use in a variety of industries including land-
scaping. For example, LC/DBM has received a couple of videos, photographed
with the help of these aerial vehicles, of fnished projects.
Rogers-O'Brien Construction from Dallas declares that aerial
photos of work progress reveal details that ground photos
cannot , helping them to better keep projects on time and
within budget.
To map terrain before
projects begin, Fred Ford,
owner of Ford Engineering in
Silverdale, Wash., sets a pre-
programmed course for his
UAS, which then captures
digital images that are put
together by special software to
create 3D models.
Architecture, engineering and
construction frm Burns & McDonnell of
Kansas City reports that it uses a feet
of drones to scout project sites and
to inspect and monitor projects
during and after construction. A
company offcial said the drones can
also be outftted with sensors to collect
data including vegetation health.
On the New Jersey shoreline, a UAS was able to effectively
document recent erosion, which residents hope will help spur
action on erosion control projects.
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