Join us for our December continuing education webinar:

AI in the Sky: Practical Applications of AI and UAVs

AI has become ubiquitous, with tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini capturing headlines. You may be asking can these tools enhance our professional capabilities and improve the management of public assets?

This session aims to explore the practical applications of AI and UAVs in public infrastructure management. We will introduce types of accessible UAVs and how they integrate into daily operations to streamline tasks and add efficiency. From routine inspections to complex data collection, UAVs are a disruptive solution to modern challenges.

Next, we will delve into real-world applications of AI in public works. This includes stormwater management, where AI can predict and mitigate flooding risks; infrastructure inspections, where AI-powered drones can identify structural issues; and pipeline condition assessments, where AI can analyze data to detect potential failures before they occur. These examples will highlight tools that provide actionable insights and improve decision-making processes.

We will discuss the intersection of AI and UAV, showcasing how their combination can empower managers to achieve more with fewer resources. By leveraging AI and UAVs for data collection and analysis, public works professionals can focus on planning and problem-solving.

Join us to discover how AI and UAVs can be put to work, enabling us to harness our intelligence for greater impact and innovation.

Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 12 to 1pm CT
1.0 PDH
Speaker: Brian Simmons, PE, Municipal Senior Project Manager | Principal, Bolton & Menk, Inc.