Utah Unmanned Aerial Systems Workshop
When: Nov 16, 2022 - Nov 17, 2022
November 16, 2022 - 8:00AM - 5:00PMNovember 17, 2022 - 8:00AM - 12:00PMd - Field Demo
Cost:
The workshop is free of charge, but requires online advance registration. Lunch to be provided.
Location(s)
Salt Lake City
UDOT Department of Transportation
4501 South 2700 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Virtual
Remote Home Office
We feel you will have a better experience and it is easier to interact with the instructor.
Course Description
About the Workshop
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), as part of its ongoing Every Day Counts initiative, along with the Utah Local Technical Assistance Program are offering an interactive workshop on Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Attendees will hear from subject matter experts on:
- Starting and growing a UAS program
- Implementing UAS technology in support of key transportation applications
- Technology and UAS use case examples
This two-day workshop will feature general sessions on the first day. Day two will include a flight demonstration to see UAS technology in action.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about three transportation applications. The session will focus on the following topics:
Session 1: Public Safety
Search and Rescue, Public Information, Events, MOU/Coordination
Session 2: Emergency Response
Wildfires, Flooding, Incident Management
Session 3: UAS Use in Public Works
Surveys, Inspection, Quantity Verifications, Progress, Site Documentation, Traffic Monitoring, Environmental/Mitigation
Who Should Attend?
This strategic and timely workshop will benefit a
wide range of participants:
- State, City, County and Tribal staff
- Emergency and incident management personnel
- Field personnel - communications, operations, maintenance, construction, consultants, contractors
Registration Notes
Notification of cancellation must be received prior to registration deadline. Substitutions may be made at any time. Please notify us of any changes.
Road Scholar
This course fulfills an elective requirement for the Road Scholar program.