Press Although drones will never outplace a human engineer or technician, they can be a valuable tool for augmenting a worker’s efficiency and improving his overall safety.
Where tower maintenance is required, using a drone to check for environmental hazards or unwelcome critters, such as bee and wasp nests, as well as the overall integrity of the tower before sending a crew member up, can potentially save lives.
Also, when they can see the status of the problem that needs to be addressed, tower climbers can be more efficient by bringing along the correct equipment and tools before they start the climb.
Source: Telecom Reaches New Heights, Cuts Costs with Drones | AGL (Above Ground Level)
