Abstract

This chapter presents recent research outcomes of engineering inspections using UAVs and other autonomous aerial vehicles. The focus converges on the UAV components, shedding light on four exceptional aerial platforms: AeroX, AERO-CAM, VIAD-DRONE, and TTDRONE. Each of these UAVs has been carefully engineered with a specific purpose, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to address the unique demands of inspections in refineries, bridges, viaducts, and tunnels.