Anyone Using Drones to Set a Throw Line?

[Philbert]

Watching a TV news report on another use for drones. Wonder if they could be used to thread a throw line, or maybe, survey the crown of a tree without climbing?

(Later we will discuss the saw drone for trimming).

Philbert

 

[crazyredneck]

I've thought about getting one of the quadcoptors for that and just something else to play with.

 

[Freakingstang]

My drone flew off with my throw line and bag

 

[sac-climber]

If I got a drone I'd be doing this with it..

 

[Philbert]

If I got a drone I'd be doing this with it..

Very cool! Here's how he did that:



P.S. - hope he has good liability insurance!

Philbert

 

[R'Lee]

I use an pneumatic air launcher that shoots a pvc projectile with hi-test fishing line. About 60 psi will put it anywhere you want. Use the fishing line to pull 1/16 line & use that to pull the rope through. I'm a ham radio op and use this method also for hanging antenna wire.

 

[gorman]

If they shot a porno movie with one why not use it to set a line in a tree

 

[Philbert]

If they shot a porno movie with one why not use it to set a line in a tree

Wait? They shot a porno movie in a tree?!?!

Philbert

 

[gorman]

Not that I know. But they used a drone to shoot an outdoor skin flick. The AP reported on it.

 

[EcoTreeCo]

I would rather use a drone for filming tree work and set a line with a big shot. It would have to be an independent cameraman though. I don't think I could climb while seeing an employee messing around with a remote control.

 

[treesmith]

Where I am in Oz, you need a commercial pilots licence to fly a drone/RC helicopter for work purposes, tree inspections, even advertising I think. Personal use is fine but anything work related then its needed

 

[Philbert]

I think that they are looking at more regulations here as well, due to privacy concerns, and interference with other aircraft. Pity. Maybe the restrictions will only apply above a certain altitude, or when controlled beyond a visible difference.

Philbert

 

[ATH]

That is the case in the US as well. The FAA does not look favorably upon commercial use of drones: http://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=76240

 

[Philbert]

Also these:

https://www.faa.gov/uas/

http://www.faa.gov/uas/publications/model_aircraft_operators/

Philbert

 

[millbilly]

I think you have a great idea, of course I'm going to steal your thoughts and say I thought of it first.

 

[GL0B0TREE]

drones gaining popularity

I think you have a great idea, of course I'm going to steal your thoughts and say I thought of it first.

 

[Aldegar]

They would be so cool for filming.

 

[square1]

I use one for trimming...

 

[Philbert]

That's some drone you got . . .

Philbert

 

[Grizzly Adams]

I use an pneumatic air launcher that shoots a pvc projectile with hi-test fishing line. About 60 psi will put it anywhere you want. Use the fishing line to pull 1/16 line & use that to pull the rope through. I'm a ham radio op and use this method also for hanging antenna wire.

How big of a tank and valve do you use for 60 psi?