Practice Drone-Based Sensing Platforms - 6.19.4 | 6. Types of Sensors Used in Civil Engineering Applications | Robotics and Automation - Vol 1
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6.19.4 - Drone-Based Sensing Platforms

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Question 1 Easy

What does UAV stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of vehicle that flies without a pilot.

Question 2 Easy

Name one benefit of using drones in civil engineering.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you avoid dangerous sites.

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Question 1

What is a primary advantage of UAVs in civil engineering?

Increased labor costs
Access to hazardous sites
Time-efficient data collection

💡 Hint: Think about the speed of drones in data gathering.

Question 2

Drones can be used for structural inspections. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider their flying capabilities.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the implications if a construction company chooses not to utilize drone technology for structural inspections.

💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of technology and the risks of traditional methods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a hypothetical urban landscaping project where UAV terrain mapping is not employed. What might be the consequences?

💡 Hint: Think about time, precision, and labor costs.

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