Using drones for Level 2 bridge inspections on Ted Smout Bridge: aligning technology, safety, sustainability

Gerson Ida is the Principal Manager in RoadTek Structures Management Services. Gerson has more than 30 years experience in engineering and asset management both overseas and domestic industries.

Darren Gorrie is a RoadTek Senior Inspector and he holds a TMR Level 2 Inspector Accreditation on Concrete, Timber, Steel and Large Traffic Management Signs Structures and has carried out numerous Level 1, Level 2 inspections as well as post flood inspections. Darren holds a Remote Pilot Licence and Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate.

Bret Kershaw is Principal Engineer within RoadTek’s Structures Management Services. Bret has more than 22 years in a wide range of areas which include the design of road and building infrastructure and has spent the last 19 years actively involved with the management of the Department’s infrastructure assets while ensuring the underlying tools and processes remain fit for purpose. Bret holds Remote Pilot Licence and Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate.

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