How TxDOT Uses Skydio X10 for Faster, Safer Bridge Inspections

How do engineers inspect massive steel bridges like the Pecos River High Bridge safely and efficiently?

This video shows how the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is using Skydio drones for bridge inspections, 3D scanning, and digital twin creation — without closing lanes or putting inspectors in harm’s way.

✅ No lane closures
✅ Safer for crews
✅ High-resolution 3D models
✅ Faster, smarter inspections

In this field deployment, TxDOT’s Laredo District uses the Skydio X10 to inspect the Pecos River High Bridge — one of the most iconic structures in the region. With full 360° obstacle avoidance, precision data capture, and autonomous flight, drones are changing the way infrastructure gets inspected.

🔗 Learn More:

• Skydio X10: https://www.skydio.com/x10
• Bridge Inspection: https://www.skydio.com/solutions/brid...

Chapters:

00:00 Intro – Inspecting the Pecos River High Bridge
00:20 Why Bridge Inspections Are Challenging
00:42 Traditional vs. Drone-Based Methods
01:04 The Skydio X10 Enters the Scene
01:32 Benefits of Drone Inspections
01:54 Under-Bridge Capabilities
02:20 Obstacle Avoidance and Pilot Experience
02:46 3D Scanning and Digital Twin Creation
03:10 Building a Digital Twin Inventory
03:34 Augmenting Manual Inspections with Drones
03:57 Industry Awareness and Future Adoption
04:20 Touchdown and Final Thoughts