Drones can provide close-up access to hard-to-reach places, like the underside view, of bridges. They can also allow a bridge to be visually inspected without the need for inspectors to walk across the deck or utilize under-bridge inspection units.

1. Less traffic interruption

2. A thorough visual record of the existing condition

3. A detailed record to track the inspection-to-inspection changes, deterioration or defects

4. Better and more accurate image quality

5. Significant savings in time and costs

6. More thorough data for effective resource allocation