ABSTRACT
Drones have benefited multiple sectors because of their simplicity, low cost, and adaptability. However, the use of this technology for pavement monitoring is not well extended. The main goal of the present research is evaluating the application of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for pavement monitoring, by means of case study in the Norvik Port, Sweden. The study presents different aspects and issues that should be considered while implementing a UAS. The main results of the work show the improvement opportunities, successes, capability and feasibility of the UAS selected by the Norvik operator to capture the different defects that can occur in the pavement of the port. As a conclusion, it was suggested that UAS are a viable tool for monitoring defects in the pavement. However, the precision, accuracy, quality and relevancy of the data are influenced by the rigor and quality control applied during the implementation process.
