Reasonably priced made in US for tower inspections

[kloogee]

Any suggestions for a Made in USA drone that is “reasonably” priced for tower inspections?

Three main requirements that have been communicated are made in USA, at least 20MP camera, able to handle >30mph winds.

Any thoughts?

 

[Recoveryone]

Any suggestions for a Made in USA drone that is “reasonably” priced for tower inspections?

Three main requirements that have been communicated are made in USA, at least 20MP camera, able to handle >30mph winds.

Any thoughts?

What do you consider reasonable?
Anything made (Still Chinese Parts) in America will be in the range of 10k plus that I'm aware of.

 

[Salty Sam]

Check the Autel EVO II ABIUT $1,500-$2,000 . If you need thermal EVO II DUAL/THERMO around $9,000.

The product's airframe comes from China, its IR/Thermal cameras from FLIR in the US, and the Sony imaging technology is from Japan. The final product is assembled with American labor in Bothell, WA.

 

[camiller000]

Im curious how long (flight-time wise) a typical tower inspection takes? An operator will need to ensure enough batteries on hand to complete the inspection (or invest in a tether system)

 

[SanCap]

Im curious how long (flight-time wise) a typical tower inspection takes? An operator will need to ensure enough batteries on hand to complete the inspection (or invest in a tether system)

There is no set time, it all depends on what the client wants captured and what deliverable they require. I have done cell towers as short as 20 feet, I have also done radio towers as tall as 1600 feet. For the short one 1 battery set will be fine, for the 1600 foot tower you better have at least 5 sets of batteries depending on the drone you are using and or a charging system that will keep you flying all day long.