Request drone services

We regularly provide drone flight services (including project planning, management, and data analysis) to all divisions of MassDOT and the MBTA.

MassDOT Aeronautics Drone Operations Program

The Details   of Request drone services

What you need   for Request drone services

Please provide details about your project and how you believe drones could be used to support your work. After receiving your request, the Drone Operations Program will help determine whether drones can be used safely and effectively to achieve the objectives you outline, analyzing technological capabilities, worksite safety concerns, airspace restrictions, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, and other considerations to reach a determination.

To help the Drone Operations Program understand your request, please use the online form to submit the following information:

  • High-level project summary and details on how the drone would be used (1-2 paragraphs)
  • Location of overall project and possible flight areas (Please be as detailed as possible.)
  • Potential risks (to the Drone Operations Program team, support staff, hardware assets, etc.)
  • High-level project milestones and frequency of drone use
    • start/end dates
    • flight times of day
    • project milestones
    • deadlines for drone data delivery
  • Summary of cost-benefit of using drones for this project
    • What value will be added by its use?
    • Quantitative benefits – i.e., time savings, monetary savings
    • Qualitative information – i.e., safety improvements
  • Project POC and contact information
  • Property owners
  • Date submitted

How to request   Request drone services

Please use this form to submit your request.

Next steps   for Request drone services

Evaluation and response

The Drone Operations Program will evaluate your request and contact you via email or phone if there are any questions about the submission. Expect a response within two weeks of submission of a request.

Contact   for Request drone services

Address
MassDOT Aeronautics Drone Operations Program Coordinator
Logan Office Center, 1 Harborside Drive, Suite 205N, Boston, MA 02128

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