Inspecting miles of flood control waterways, reservoirs and other infrastructure is getting a lot easier thanks to new technology. The use of remotely piloted vehicles, especially drones, is increasing quickly as prices come down and operating them is simplified by connecting them to smartphones, tablets and laptop computers.In Denver, Public Works senior engineer Kevin Lewis says he’s used his drone a lot since it was acquired in March and can accomplish in a few minutes what used to take hours, and do it safer. Don Nuelle, lead civil engineer in the Infrastructure Maintenance Division, says his South Florida Water Management
