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  • Alaska DOT's Innovative Use of Drone Technology - Everyday Tools and Emergency Readiness

    Category: Monthly Webinar Alaska DOT's Innovative Use of Drone Technology - Everyday Tools and Emergency Readiness

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    July 17, 2025

    Jesse Escamilla III, S.E., P.E., Alaska DOT&PF, Design Squad Leader - Bridge Section;  Ryan Marlow, CMS, Alaska DOT&PF, UAS Program Coordinator, Statewide Aviation; with Introduction by Leslie Daugherty, S.E., P.E., Alaska DOT&PF, Chief Bridge Engineer

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    Announcements: This portion of the IBT/ABC-UTC Monthly Webinar will provide you with the latest happenings related to Innovative Bridge Technologies and ABC in the US and abroad to keep you informed. (10 minutes)

    Featured Presentation: Alaska DOT's Innovative Use of Drone Technology - Everyday Tools and Emergency Readiness (35 minutes)


    Photo courtesy of Alaska DOT&PF

    Description:
    The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Bridge Section has steadily integrated drone technology into its bridge inspection program to address the challenges of working in remote locations, rugged terrain, and harsh conditions. What began as a tool for supplemental documentation has grown into a critical asset for both routine and special inspections.  This presentation highlights the virtual assessment of the Koyukuk River Bridge (#1261), where DOT&PF used drones and Starlink-enabled livestreaming to perform a real-time evaluation of structural damage. DOT&PF’s drone program is built around practical application—simple, field-proven workflows that keep inspections efficient and adaptable without over-complication. The session will also provide an overview of current research efforts aimed at developing standardized protocols to support drone-assisted inspections statewide.

     Presenters:

     

    Jesse Escamilla III, S.E., P.E.
    Design Squad Leader – Bridge Section
    Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

    Jesse Escamilla III, P.E., S.E., is a bridge engineer with 20 years of experience and currently leads a design squad within the Alaska DOT&PF Bridge Section. He oversees the design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges across the state and serves as a team leader for routine and fracture critical inspections. Jesse initiated Alaska DOT’s drone-based bridge inspection program and continues to advance its use through research, training, and field deployment. He is a licensed drone pilot, an active member of AASHTO’s Committee on Bridges and Structures, and a champion of integrating practical technology to improve infrastructure outcomes in remote environments.

     

     

    Ryan Marlow, CMS
    UAS Program Coordinator, Statewide Aviation
    Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

    Ryan is the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Coordinator for the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. He leads efforts to safely integrate and advance UAS and remote sensing technologies across Alaska. With over a decade of experience, Ryan has been instrumental in streamlining aerial data collection and rapid response solutions for both public and private sectors since 2014. His innovative approach has driven significant advancements in software automation, long-range communications, weather-resistant technology, and the development of essential policies for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations and counter-UAS measures. As a Certified Mapping Scientist specializing in UAS, Ryan’s extensive expertise includes unmanned photogrammetry, LiDAR, GIS, emergency response, and critical infrastructure inspections.

    Presentation Photos/Graphics:

    1) Drone Takeoff (photo courtesy of Alaska DOT&PF)

    2) Drone inside Bridge (photo courtesy of Alaska DOT&PF)

    3) Drone Bridge Inspection (photo courtesy of Alaska DOT&PF)


    Question & Answer Period:     Submit your questions when you register for the webinar and also in the question box during the webinar. (15 minutes)

    Certificate of Attendance: Each site registered for this webinar will receive an email for your response. Just click the first link in the email to obtain a certificate. For multiple participants at a site, the point-of-contact registrant for that site also clicks the second link in the email, logs in, and clicks “Attendees” to provide first name, last name, and email address for each participant at that site; each participant will then receive an automatic email with link to print an individual certificate. Accessing the second link in the email will also allow participants to print certificates for past webinars that were attended by simply clicking the webinar title. Please let Ms. Ankitha Arvan at FIU know if you have questions or need assistance with receiving your certificate. Anthika’s email address is aarvan@fiu.edu.

    For More Information: Please visit our website (abc-utc.fiu.edu) for more information. You can also contact us by sending an email to abc@fiu.edu.

  • Submission Deadline – 2025 NCSEA Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards

    Category: Events - General Submission Deadline – 2025 NCSEA Structural Engineering Excellence (SEE) Awards

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    July 18, 2025

    For more information, please visit: https://www.weseeaboveandbeyond.com/see-awards 

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