Drone Archives

Mar 17

ALDOT UAS team played a key role in Annual Geo Day

ALDOT UAS Team member demonstrating a virtual reality headset at GeoDay 2025, with students watching and engaging. The setting is outdoors at Troy University, showcasing innovative technology.

The ALDOT Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team played a key role in the 7th Annual Geo Day at Troy University, an event designed to introduce students to geospatial careers. Geo Day highlights career paths in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), surveying and drone technology.

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Jan 29

Eyes in the sky: ALDOT uses drones to improve safety, efficiency

ALDOT's Wingtra drone used to photograph projects across the state.

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is leveraging cutting-edge drone technology to enhance safety, streamline operations, and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

With its Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, ALDOT has gained a powerful tool to monitor construction projects and gather critical data from a bird’s-eye view.

“We are proud to utilize…