NCDOT secures BVLOS bridge-inspection waiver using Skydio 2
Evidence notes
- Skydio and the North Carolina Department of Transportation worked with the FAA to secure a BVLOS waiver for bridge inspections.
- The waiver permits BVLOS drone operations without the three traditional features required by earlier BVLOS waivers.
- The program was tied to bridge inspection across North Carolina's large bridge network.
Company context
Skydio develops autonomous drones and supporting software for public safety, defence, inspection and enterprise operations. Its autonomy stack is designed to let drones navigate complex environments with reduced pilot burden.