Mississippi DOT Using Drone-Based LiDAR for Road Projects

The Mississippi Department of Transportation (DOT) purchased drones equipped with LiDAR technology to take measurements and map out road construction projects while minimizing the exposure of workers to traffic. LiDAR drones allows Mississippi DOT workers to perform tasks in the field much faster than using traditional measuring tools. State departments of transportation are involved in a variety of similar drone testing efforts in different parts of the country.