How to Conduct Cell Tower Inspections with Drones | Hammer Missions

[@petert9311]

I very thankful you made this video.

[@mahmoudattia4909]

Looks great and simple to carry out. My questions are: 1- what about the below part of the tower and the Motors rooms? 2- Is there in possibility to export the 3D model in BIM model in parts?

[@HammerMissions]

@Mahmoud, thanks for the questions! 1 - In a real mission, you can capture the entire cell tower and model it. This video was just a demo cell tower. Here's a complete cell tower: hub.hammermissions.com/s/dpp_22b29287b9274c8db758a022adb9de35 2 - Yes! You can export the model into BIM using .obj and other formats

[@DonHodges-mg2bd]

Hello and thank you for the video. I am very curious about the inspection with that Mavic Pro 2. Maybe it is just in the video, but the resolution of the photos seems so low. i am wondering how the tower owners are able to determine any issues? So that is why I wonder if the drone is good for the job or if a pilot would have to perform a flight a lot closer to the subject. I just try to understand the purpose of an inspection that does not provide high detail levels. I know the camera has decent MB specs, but even zoomed in, the quality very quickly gets bad. Thank you very much.

[@HammerMissions]

Hi Don, yes the resolution of the video and the images make it hard to see the details but this was just an example capture, as opposed to a commercial inspection. You can definitely see the details from a more well-lit capture. Here's a project showcasing a more complete 3D model and drone images you can zoom into for details: hub.hammermissions.com/s/dpp_22b29287b9274c8db758a022adb9de35

[@narclem]

Thank you ever so much for this. Informative and quite useful. Is is a specific feature in the drone software being used for tower inspection or is at an add on?

[@HammerMissions]

Thanks for the question! It's the tower mapping module in Hammer Missions: www.hammermissions.com/post/how-to-3d-model-a-cell-tower-for-inspection-a-step-by-step-guide

[@jaybillups2063]

Thank you. How do clients actually utilize the 3d models? Are there other ways to deliver the model? Also, will the software work with the M30?

[@HammerMissions]

You can share a link with the clients of the 3D model. Here's how: www.hammermissions.com/post/sharing-your-projects-in-hammer-missions And yes, the software will be compatible with the M30 in the coming 4-6 weeks.

[@jaybillups2063]

@@HammerMissions Great. Thanks

[@DonHodges-mg2bd]

That is a very good question: how do they use them. Maybe you mean what can they determine with the use of the model. At least that is the question I would like to see answered.

[@HammerMissions]

@@DonHodges-mg2bd The model typically provides 3D spatial context of where the issues are and the images provide the high resolution details for the inspection and consequent maintenance planning.

[@brent6342]

Great video, do you have any recommendations for someone new starting a business as to how to contact these cell tower owners to reach out to them?

[@HammerMissions]

We recommend getting in touch with an example 3D project of a cell tower with common cell tower issues annotated so that they can SEE what value drone data can provide!

[@aguila413]

What software are u using?

[@HammerMissions]

Hammer Missions! hammermissions.com

[@droneworksaerialservices9508]

What software are you using please?

[@HammerMissions]

This was all done using Hammer Missions: hammermissions.com

[@frankc.9853]

Where exactly is the "CT" button that you mentioned? I paused the video but did not see it.... Thanks.

[@HammerMissions]

The c2 button is located on the back right of the remote controller. Here's a link explaining more: www.letusdrone.com/dji-controller-c1-and-c2-button-customization/ If your drone does not have a C2 button, you can also alternatively simply TAP the drone icon on the map screen to register the drone's current position as an input. Hope this helps!

[@frankc.9853]

@@HammerMissions Lol, sounded like CT but thanks, got it!

[@HammerMissions]

@@frankc.9853 Happy to help!

[@sheastephens562]

that's a baby cell tower

[@HammerMissions]

Agree, here's a grown up one! www.hammermissions.com/post/how-to-3d-model-a-cell-tower-for-inspection-a-step-by-step-guide