Drone-based bridge inspections: Current practices and future directions

As transportation infrastructure networks continue to age, bridges have become critical components requiring monitoring activities to ensure safety and functionality. Inspections and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) play a vital role in aiding decision-makers in maintaining structural integrity. Drones have gained popularity for bridge inspections because they offer enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional methods. This paper provides a multi-faceted review of existing research on drone-based bridge monitoring, focusing on equipment, inspection procedures, outcomes, the Internet of Drones (IoD), and associated communication technologies, exploring current limitations,…

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  Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca