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Tower Inspection/Repair
December 27, 2019
Heavens Above Aerial Imaging
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Tower Inspection/Repair
December 27, 2019
Heavens Above Aerial Imaging
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Ground Shot of Tower
An antenna on this tower is to be inspected and replaced
Drone's Eye View of Tower Base
Work party and vehicles are assembled at tower base
360° Drone Tour Video
Full video tour of surrounding area taken from the antenna location on the tower
Positioning Drone for Photos
Drone is being positioned to provide high-resolution photos for briefing tower crew and climber prior to ascent
Old Antenna
This photo shows the old antenna that consists of two pieces; one receive and one transmit
Tower Fixtures Actual Size
This high-res photo can be zoomed to provide greater detail of fittings, cable, etc.
Antenna Stand-Off
This is where the antenna is mounted. This "stand-off" allows the antenna to be positioned away from the tower to provide a better signal pattern, or "footprint"
Untying Hoist Rope from New Antenna
After the antenna replacement operation the climber now removes the rope used to hoist the antennas to and from the stand-off
Rope Over Guy Wire
Due to higher winds and turbulence at the stand-off the hoist rope has blown over the tower guy wire and must be untangled and dropped to the ground crew
Pulley Retrieval
After installing the new antenna, the climber ascends to retrieve the pulley used to hoist the antennas into and out of position during the operation
Launch to View New Antenna
After the antenna replacement the drone is sent aloft to video the completed installation after a slight delay just above the treeline to ascertain winds and turbulence aloft
Coax Connection
After then new antenna is in place, the climber attaches the antenna to the cable from the equipment room at the base of the tower
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