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UAS Public Notices

Overview

FRA uses Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS, commonly referred to as drones) across the United States to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of its inspection teams. These systems play a vital role in various tasks, including highway-rail grade crossing inspections, sight-distance evaluations, crash investigations, trespassing detection, and transportation infrastructure assessments.