Drones for Local Roadway Maintenance and Safety This survey aims to identify how local government agencies are currently using or would like to use Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS or “drones”) for maintenance, operation and safety of local transportation infrastructure. Additionally, PennDOT hopes to identify current needs and opportunities to provide training and technical assistance for the advancement of this technology in Pennsylvania. This survey will remain open until February 1st. Any questions may be directed to Chris Metka (cmetka@pa.gov). Question Title * 1. Please enter your name Question Title * 2. Please enter your title Question Title * 3. Please enter your organization Question Title * 4. Please select the option below that best describes your government structure. County City Borough Township Town Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. Do any employees within your local government agency have their FAA Part 107 certification? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 6. Would your local government agency be interested in receiving training on getting a Part 107 certification? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 7. Would your local government agency be interested in learning how to fly a drone, manage data, utilize post processing software, and other potential uses? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 8. Please select any of the various uses below for UAS that your local government agency has employed. Please select all that apply. Emergency Response/Incident Management General Mapping/Photogrammetry/Aerial Photography Detail Base Mapping for Design or Maintenance Surveying Construction Inspection Measuring Quantities (stockpiles, slope failures, etc.) Digital Twins Bridge Inspection Other Infrastructure Inspection Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 9. Please select any of the various uses below for UAS that your local government agency would employ or would consider employing in the future if additional training and technical resources were available. Please select all that apply. Emergency Response/Incident Management General Mapping/Photogrammetry/Aerial Photography Detail Base Mapping for Design or Maintenance Surveying Construction Inspection Measuring Quantities (stockpiles, slope failures, etc.) Digital Twins Bridge Inspection Other Infrastructure Inspection Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 10. What, if any, are your main challenges to implementing UAS in your municipality? Please select all that apply. Funding Time Commitments Policies and Regulations Staffing Constraints Training Opportunities Equipment Competing Priorities Administration Support Public Support Other (please specify) None of the above Question Title * 11. Any other questions or comments? Done