Faster, more effective infrastructure management with drone surveying: insights from Alabama DOT

From bridge maintenance to highway expansion to Part 77 surface monitoring, state DOTs and public agencies face constant budget challenges when updating  infrastructure. Yet traditional surveying workflows can be slow, expensive, and even risky for field teams. 

In this live discussion, industry experts and UAS Program Administrator J.D. D’Arville from Alabama DOT will share how advanced drone surveying—based on the example of WingtraOne GEN II and the MAP61 oblique mapping payload—helps DOTs overcome today’s toughest challenges: from managing tight budgets and optimizing human resources, to staying prepared for extreme weather and aging infrastructure demands.

What you’ll learn

• How to easily adopt and implement the Wingtra drone surveying solution into existing DOT workflows – no specialized training required
• How to capture vast areas—up to 1,140 acres per flight—so you can deliver results faster, cheaper, and take on more projects
• How Alabama DOT streamlined field operations to cut costs, while producing highly accurate 2D maps and 3D models
• Learn best practices for FAA regulations, operating around live traffic, and leveraging VTOL capabilities to reduce on-site hazards