Drone surveys reveal hidden dangers on roads
Drone surveys are being used to detect landslides, rockfalls and slope failures on Australian roads. Engineers warn that increasing extreme weather events are raising the risk to road infrastructure nationwide.
Are drone surveys changing how road hazards like landslides are detected in Australia?
Builders and civil contractors working on or near road infrastructure may face more site hazards and project delays as slope failures become more common.
Key takeaways
- Drone surveys are identifying hidden dangers like landslides and rockfalls on Australian roads.
- Extreme weather events are increasing the frequency of slope failures across the road network.
- Engineers say Australian roads face growing infrastructure risk due to worsening weather conditions.
- Workers on or near road projects should be aware of heightened slope and ground stability hazards.
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