Ever imagine soaring beneath a bridge, camera whirring, capturing every rivet and weld with breathtaking detail? Drone technology is revolutionizing bridge inspections, offering a safer, faster, and more comprehensive view than traditional methods. This curated collection of YouTube videos provides a thrilling glimpse into this evolving field. From understanding the damage caused by a devastating under-deck fire on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge to witnessing the final stages of the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction, these videos highlight the diverse applications of drones in bridge inspection. We’ll explore how these flying robots are changing the game, uncovering potential damage invisible to the naked eye, and ensuring the safety of our vital infrastructure. Get ready for takeoff!
Key Insights from the Hangar
Damage Assessment: Witness the aftermath of a bridge fire through dramatic drone footage, highlighting the critical role of drones in assessing structural integrity. See how drones allow inspectors to quickly pinpoint areas needing repair, like the damaged girders on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, accelerating the recovery process.
Construction Progress: Marvel at the scale and complexity of bridge construction with a bird’s-eye view of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Watch massive steel girders being hoisted into place, capturing the precision and power of modern engineering.
Inspection Techniques: Dive into the nitty-gritty details of bridge inspections, from the specific requirements of the Rhode Island DOT to the innovative use of specialized drones like the Elios 3 in confined spaces like sewers – a potential preview of future under-bridge inspections.
Drone Technology: Explore the cutting edge of drone technology, including the DJI Avata 2’s application in confined spaces and the impressive 4K footage captured by drones like the DJI Mini Pro 4. Learn how custom modifications, such as externally powered LED lights, enhance drone capabilities for specialized inspections.
Beyond Visuals: The Future of Bridge Inspection
These videos offer more than just stunning visuals; they showcase a paradigm shift in how we approach infrastructure maintenance. The ability to rapidly deploy drones for inspections significantly reduces downtime and costs, while simultaneously improving worker safety by minimizing the need for dangerous rope access. We’re also seeing an evolution in drone technology itself, with smaller, more agile platforms equipped with advanced sensors pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Imagine drones with integrated lidar scanning, creating precise 3D models of bridges for real-time structural analysis – this future isn’t far off.
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Ready to witness the power of bridge inspection drones firsthand? Scroll down to watch the curated video highlights and see how these incredible machines are shaping the future of infrastructure management.
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Big Mac Fire Update with Drone FootageCasey Jones – Professional Engineer15,474 views | 1,254 | November 20 2024 22:19:11 (245 comments)[ Read more … ]
In this video, I discuss the what Ohio DOT is doing to repair the extensive damage caused by the underdeck bridge fire at the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge. This is just one of several examples of major damage and associated impacts to traffic as a result of fires on or below a bridge deck on an U.S. interstate. Also included in this video is drone footage from a flight that I commissioned for this video.
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Local 12 Report about Bridge Damage
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American Institute of Steel Construction – Steel Exposed to Fire
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AISC – Integrity of Steel After Exposure to Fire
https://www.aisc.org/Integrity-of-Structural-Steel-After-Exposure-to-Fire
Cincinnati Enquirer News Story
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Washington Bridge Update with Drone FootageCasey Jones – Professional Engineer15,663 views | 1,486 | October 6 2024 13:00:46 (269 comments)[ Read more … ]
I provide an update as to what the recent developments are with the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island. I cover the current status of the bridge demolition, the status of the design build process for the replacement bridge and I delve into the requirements for conducting inspections id Rhode Island DOT projects. This video also includes footage from a drone flight that I had commissioned which was performed September 28, 2024.
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Gordie Howe International Bridge | Detroit Drone View 4KMichael Anthony Videos2,958 views | 115 | June 17 2024 23:00:12 (19 comments)[ Read more … ]
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The construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge is a major infrastructure project spanning both the United States and Canada. The bridge is named after Gordie Howe, a Canadian ice hockey player who was one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
The bridge will connect Detroit, Michigan, United States with Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
It links Interstate 75 in Michigan with Highway 401 in Ontario via the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway extension.
Unlike the nearby Ambassador Bridge, it provides uninterrupted freeway traffic flow.
Name and Legacy:
The bridge is named after Canadian ice hockey legend Gordie Howe.
Howe played 25 years with the Detroit Red Wings and passed away two years before construction began.
Project Timeline:
Construction started in June 2018.
The expected completion date is 2025.
Gordie Howe International Bridge facts:
Length: The bridge will be 8,202 ft (2.5 km) long
Main span: The bridge’s main span will be 2,799 ft (853 m) long
Cable strands: The bridge will have 5,000 km of cable strands
Stay cables: The bridge will have 216 stay cables, with 108 on each side
Towers: The bridge’s towers will be 220 m tall and reflect the shape of a hockey stick
Clearance: The bridge will have 138 ft of clearance below it
Lanes: The bridge will have three lanes in each direction, plus an emergency lane
Path: The bridge will have a 1.5 mile long, 11.8 ft wide multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists that’s part of the Trans Canada Trail system
Ports of entry: The bridge will include new ports of entry that connect to both the American and Canadian bridge termini
Inspection facilities: The bridge will have inbound and outbound inspection facilities for both passenger and commercial vehicles
Toll booths: The bridge will have toll collection facilities for both US-bound and Canada-bound traffic
Maintenance facility: The bridge will include a maintenance facility
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Gordie Howe International Bridge! Officially Connected!2Dronezz12,184 views | 259 | June 16 2024 16:25:53 (19 comments)[ Read more … ]
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Elios 3’s sewer inspection from different angles #safety #drone #elios #tech #shortsFlyability10,694 views | 80 | March 29 2024 13:00:13 (3 comments)[ Read more … ]
Discover three different perspectives on an Elios 3 drone inspection in a sewer: Drone POV, Pilot POV, and Software output POV.
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DJI AVATA 2 – CONFINED SPACE DRONE INSPECTION – WORLD FIRST??Aerial Media Gladstone5,380 views | 89 | May 1 2024 02:58:56 (23 comments)[ Read more … ]
We’ve been using the original DJI Avata for confined space drone inspections since its release and thought we’d get in quick with its successor, the Avata 2. We use a feed from the aircraft battery to power LED lights mounted in custom 3D printed TPU housings. This way the drone isn’t carrying extra battery weight effecting balance and navigation. In all our inspections the drone is piloted from outside the space, often through a manway hatch. In this case half a meter of concrete and steel, and the signal was excellent. We did encounter some issues with the vision positioning system becoming unreliable as shown, but this is similar to the original Avata and can be managed. It’s a work in progress. We will continue to develop and innovate. Who needs an expensive Elios 3??
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