Tethered Cleaning Drones Are Revolutionizing Bridge Maintenance – USDOT Approved 🌉
Tethered Cleaning Drones Are Revolutionizing Bridge Maintenance – USDOT Approved 🌉
Infrastructure Crisis:
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45% of US bridges need cleaning/inspection
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Lane closures cost $15k/hour
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Rust accelerates structural decay
Tethered Breakthrough:
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FAA-waivered for bridge work (no battery restrictions)
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Ultrasonic thickness testing while cleaning
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200m tether spans suspension cables
Golden Gate Maintenance:
“We cleaned and inspected the north tower without a single lane closure!”
🔧 2-in-1: “Scour Scan” checks underwater piers simultaneously