Improving Bridge Inspection Performance with an Efficient UAV-Based Automated Defect Detection System

Abstract

AbstractTraditional bridge inspections are often characterized by low efficiency, high costs, and notable safety risks. To address these challenges, this paper presents an integrated unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based system for automated defect ...Practical ApplicationsThis unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)-based inspection system offers direct operational benefits to bridge maintenance agencies. By integrating the proposed detection model with a low-cost UAV platform (total hardware cost under $1,500),...