Current Phase:

- To investigate applicability of UAV to traffic monitoring and emergency identification by examining regulatory barriers and safety concerns
- To demonstrate a UAV system with a single base station on I-94
- To analyze traffic data via aerial images
- To transfer technology to MDOT for field applications

Future Plan:

- To provide a feasible low-cost solution for corridor traffic surveillance using UAVs
- To develop a reliable and cost-effective UAV system deployable in Michigan
- To design a communication network to patrol I-94 corridor in Michigan Southwest region with multiple UAVs and communication stations
- To develop a traffic data processing and storage system

Stage 1

Stage 2

Capability
- Autonomous landing and catapult launching
- Autonomous waypoint navigation
- Video with geospatial data (3-axis Gimbal camera)

Spec
- 72-inch wingspan
- 7 mile range
- 9000 ft altitude
- 30 - 65 mph
- 72 MHz uplink (Control), 2.4 GHz downlink (Video)

Applications
- Incident traffic monitoring in rural area
- Quick emergency verification and response
- Traffic density-based traffic monitoring

Benefit
- Cost-effective traffic monitoring system
- Quick traffic management decision before serious congestion
- Save human lives by quick emergency respo

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