PDS440 - Drone Use for Facilities

Course Overview

This course will discuss how drones are being used in the utility industry to transform critical asset inspection to be safer, faster, better, and cheaper. Participants will learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning is being utilized to produce results faster and more accurately. The course will also cover how drones are being used to develop project plans with engineering resources and track progress throughout the lifecycle of the project.

Key Topics:

• Types of drones used in the utility industry
• How drones are used in the utility industry and how data processing occurs
• How drones add value for utility, engineers, and various other stakeholders
• Challenges associated with drone technology and regulatory hurdles

Takeaways:

• Understanding the values that drones provide
• Understanding the challenges associated with drones in engineering, project management, and construction
• Understanding how AI and machine learning can complement the use of drones for inspections
• Understanding the regulatory and technological challenges for use of drones in a commercial setting