I don't think drones would be any more helpful than well placed static sensors* (say, atop existing lightpoles). Or a tethered mylar baloon w/ a wireless camer

I don't think drones would be any more helpful than well placed static sensors* (say, atop existing lightpoles). Or a tethered mylar baloon w/ a wireless camera. The total time of flight is limited by battery capacity - and adding video transfer [and/or basic CV] is going to obliterate whats left of the charge. I think for survey, emergency services, and short distance deliveries [burritos] are easier targets for drones. *our startup is firmly in the 'ubiquitous, cheap sensor' camp of traffic monitoring.