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January 27, 2016 12:14 pm -05

BNSF Railway and FAA are testing drones for bridge and air quality inspections

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Drones aren't just good for taking arial pictures of your neighborhood or accidentally crashing into trees. They can be used to inspect rural railroad bridges as well as monitor air quality, too.

Edward R. Hamberger, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads, said Wednesday morning during a State of the Industry call that BNSF Railway, the country's second largest railroad, is working with the Federal Aviation Administration on drone pilot program.

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The program called the "Pathfinder Program" uses drones to remotely inspect track, bridge and other freight rail infrastructures as well as monitor the quality of air in and around railroad lines. Read more...

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