Today, we talk about using drones for cellphone tower inspections. Billy the Kid called to tell us that he may have the opportunity to inspect some cellphone towers. He wants to know which drone and camera are the best for this job. We talk about drones, cameras and other tools that are good for tower inspection. We also talk about why companies hire drone pilots to inspect their towers and how you can bring value to their business. Additionally, we talk about the importance of doing these jobs in the most efficient manner. Good luck with the inspection work, Billy! Fly safe!
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Timestamps
[02:12] Today’s question revolves the necessary equipment to do cellphone tower inspections
[03:23] Find out what makes the Inspire 1 and Zenmuse Z3 combination an ideal, “value for money” proposition for doing cellphone tower inspections
[03:55] What are some of the cons of using the Inspire 1 and Zenmuse Z3 combination for cellphone tower inspections?
[04:31] Is the purpose of a cellphone tower inspection simply to zero in on a problem?
[05:17] Under what circumstances will you need a thermal camera for cellphone tower inspections?
[05:30] Paul provides some information on the upcoming Drone U class on cellphone tower inspection mapping
[06:51] Is the Inspire 1 and Zenmuse Z3 combination a better option as compared to the M210, M200 or Inspire 2 and Zenmuse Z30 combination?
[07:43] Drone U recommended resources for buying buying the Inspire 1 and Zenmuse Z3
[08:47] Is it important to use the Zenmuse Z30 over the Zenmuse Z3 to do cellphone tower inspections?
[09:22] How can you deal with interference issues while doing cellphone tower inspections?
