Hello all. I have been reading 100’s of threads before I posted and wanted to see if anyone here has any actual experience flying a I1, V2 to 1500 feet. I have a possible project to perform a video inspection of a TV tower which is 1500 feet tall. To answer some of the obvious questions that may be asked (yes I have 107 license, will stay within 400 feet and not in any other restricted airspace and will be coordinating with owner/operator)
What I was wondering is given the VLOS requirements and the ability to “see” where the drone is via tablet, has anyone done this? It is not unlike a typical tower inspection. I was hoping the Inspire would be the right tool for the job, but given the guy wires and some possible drifting, is there a better drone, Can’t really justify the I2 for this single project.
Would the Oly 45mm lens (90mm effective ) allow me to see details in the structure while staying 20-30 feet away?
Thanks for any help, experience, or other thoughts.
Jeff
(PS. I am not a tower inspector and not looking to get in the business. The inspection is at the direction of an attorney so cant provide too many details.)
What I was wondering is given the VLOS requirements and the ability to “see” where the drone is via tablet, has anyone done this? It is not unlike a typical tower inspection. I was hoping the Inspire would be the right tool for the job, but given the guy wires and some possible drifting, is there a better drone, Can’t really justify the I2 for this single project.
Would the Oly 45mm lens (90mm effective ) allow me to see details in the structure while staying 20-30 feet away?
Thanks for any help, experience, or other thoughts.
Jeff
(PS. I am not a tower inspector and not looking to get in the business. The inspection is at the direction of an attorney so cant provide too many details.)