Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has been using drones and mapping technology to carry out unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and to identify the cause of reoccurring slope failure on a stretch of road adjacent to IL 251 in District 3. The drones are helping IDOT to get a full, accurate view of the affected area before it beings re-designing and re-constructing the road.
IDOT use drones to precisely survey damaged road before its reconstruction
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Rachelle joined Traffic Technology International in early 2016 after having worked for an HR magazine and prior to that, as a freelance sub editor for various lifestyle consumer magazines. As deputy editor, she supports the editor in making each issue and updating the website. Outside of work, she enjoys tap dancing, playing the piano and video games, and eating spicy food.