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TSEC 07: Drones and Structural Engineering Inspections – A Marriage in the Making

August 22, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 07 of The Structural Engineering Channel podcast, we talk to Luis Duque, EIT, A.M. ASCE, A.M. SEI who is a structural engineer at DLK Engineering. We talk about the use of drones in structural engineering inspections and more specifically about how drones will impact bridge inspections. This is some really interesting stuff!

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Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Luis in This Episode:

What made you interested in bridge inspections?
What are the benefits of using UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles)?
Is it safer to use UAVs for inspection than doing it in traditional ways?
How do you see UAVs and similar technologies related to bridge inspection in the future?

Here Are Some of the Key Points Discussed About the Drones and Structural Engineering Inspections:

TCEP 114: What Civil Engineering Firms Need to Know About Providing Drone Services or Hiring Firms to Do So

March 27, 2019 By EMI

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In episode 114 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I talk with Scott Harrigan, who is the CEO, Co-Founder and Chief Pilot at Harkin Aerial about the use of drones in civil engineering and specifically what civil engineering firms need to know about providing drone services for themselves or hiring outside firms to do so.

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Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Scott About Providing Drone Services:

What will people in the A/E industries use drones for?
What is photogrammetry?
How have the software and programs evolve in the drone industry?
Talk to us about the regulations and guidelines for using drones.
Do you work for companies that use drones and/or firms that have no drones at all?
What are some things that people should be aware of when purchasing a drone?
When purchasing a drone, what do you need to think about in terms of insurance?
Explain one example of a project you’ve worked on before?

Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About Drone Services:

TCEP 044: Drones in Civil Engineering – How and Why they can Help

November 9, 2016 By EMI

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In episode 044 of The Civil Engineering Podcast, I interview Brett Hoffstadt, PMP about drones in civil engineering, how and why they are being used. We talk about the challenges, risks and concerns that go along with using drones in civil engineering.

Here are some of the questions I ask Brett about drones in civil engineering:

What are drones?
What are the guidelines and regulations that must be followed in regards to drones in civil engineering?
Do you need a license or a certification to operate drones?
How about a license or insurance to operate drones?
How will drones effect the civil engineering and construction industry?
Can you give us an example of successful case studies with drones?
Do you see drones in civil engineering as a way to bring in more customers and come up with other potential revenue streams?
What are the first things to do when engineers want to start getting into this aspect of the field?