Nice article in Feb 2017 issue of ASCE Civil Engineering magazine on use of drones in Civil Engineering. Covers both pros and cons and lessons learned.
Article Link (requires login): http://www.civilengineering-digital.com/civilengineering/february_2017?pg=59#pg59#pg59
Few months ago our Section was contacted by Mark Nootbaar of the local NPR radio station (WESA 90.5 FM) regarding the same topic. Mark is receiving Section's Journalism Award tomorrow.
Report link: http://wesa.fm/post/mapping-drones-help-keep-construction-work-track#stream%2F0
Is this a good topic for a Continuing Education seminar?
Sam Shamsi
Chair, Continuing Education Committee
Board Member, ASCE-Pittsburgh
sam.shamsi@gmail.com