# Thurrock Council Trials Highway Inspection Drones

Thurrock Council in Essex has trialled specialist drones on local roads, with ProDroneWorx conducting surveys using high-resolution imaging and GPS to identify hard-to-reach highway defects and hazards. The council plans to use the technology to support safer inspections and prioritize maintenance and future investment; no contract value, solicitation, or procurement timeline has been reported.

- The trial indicates a potential use for aerial imaging and GPS-enabled surveys in local highway asset inspection and maintenance planning.
- Infrastructure inspection providers can highlight how their drone survey capabilities identify defects in areas that are difficult or less safe to inspect directly.
- The reported trial does not establish an open procurement opportunity; no solicitation, contract value, or timeline is specified.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Thurrock Council

### Vendors
- ProDroneWorx (Contractor conducting specialist drone surveys)

### Sources
- [Drones to be used in Thurrock to pinpoint road defects](https://news.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwp93d0xlzn5o) - BBC