Graffiti Drone Prototype Takes Flight

Washington State Department of Transportation is testing the use of drone technology to address graffiti in hard-to-reach places including bridges, overpasses, and tall retaining walls. If the pilot program proves successful, the technology could reduce risks for crews and create a more efficient way to remove graffiti.

[@jeff119990]

i look forward to drone graffiti artists.

[@getoffmypagebum]

i’m destroying the drones 😂😂

[@sallymoen7932]

I'm excited to see this machine. Not too upset about graffiti, but I am worried everytime I see it when it's along highways & arterial, I mean, how do the people get to the places to paint? It looks dangerous, some locations. I think about that teenager that was spray-painting on the Viaduct near Seattle Center and died from getting hit. He was in a very dangerous location. So yes, I do think graffiti removal is necessary. Even if it's attractive and skillfully done, it shouldn't be there. Exceptions are buildings that want graffiti, like in my town Everett, where alleyways and buildings have graffiti on them deliberately. We had a graffiti exhibit a couple of months ago, and it was a good showcase for the talented artists. That is a good way for spray-painters to do their projects.

[@pillowsfree]

If you think covering it is hard imagine what it takes to throw it up there to begin with

[@anthonymorrill3355]

That very last one they buffed in the last seconds of the video looked like a gride tag rip

[@getoffmypagebum]

RIP GRIDE💔

[@kelsey809]

Please start giving a crap about HWY 542 starting at Maple Falls and heading east. Thanks, have a great day! 😊👍

[@shanejohnson77]

Hopefully they use graffiti resistant paint when covering up tags.

[@cybertrk]

We solved graffiti in Reno NV by paying local graffiti artists to make murals. The results speak for themselves… graffiti happens when you have dystopic construction. Humans crave art, it is a fact. Graffiti artists by majority do not graffiti beautiful ornate houses or even others painted art.

[@TankDerek]

We have tons of murals and art along the bus way in SODO. Doesn't prevent other graffiti artists from messing up those murals and covering them with their own tags.

[@dorothylavenger1004]

There should be a hefty fine!

[@michaelarnold2728]

I hope you’re using "graffiti-proof" paint and sealants so you don't have to keep doing this.

[@KINGPROK1]

Never heard of graffiti proof paint lol I think graffiti is used with paint

[@michaelarnold2728]

@@KINGPROK1 Believe it or not, they've developed paint that once you apply it, you can't paint over it. I'd say you'd better like the paint you're applying because it's pretty permanent...lol!

[@KINGPROK1]

Yeah I looked it up after writing my comment. It’s basically a clear coat that you apply and when it gets hit you can power wash or wipe off with soap and water. I had the thought in my head but I’ve never came across it.