That sounds like it would fall under commercial use. Might want to be careful where you do that and who sees it.
On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 1:37 PM, Ryan Ray <[email protected]> wrote: > For a quick site survey I have been making use of a Phantom 3. Nice and > easy to launch it and zip above the tree line to see what's what. Cheaper > than a bucket truck! > > On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Years ago, I would use a guy for contract install work who had a bucket >> truck. But the bucket rarely seemed to fit or open the right way. It’s >> one thing if you are working on the front of a building, like tuckpointing >> or installing a sign. But if you want to put something on a sloped roof, >> the bucket never seemed to go where you could work without getting out of >> it, and the door always seemed to be in the wrong spot to get out onto the >> roof. >> >> For putting a dish on a utility pole or something like that, a bucket >> truck is great. Or for a quick site survey to see if a small tower would >> get LOS. >> >> >> *From:* Josh Luthman <[email protected]> >> *Sent:* Monday, January 18, 2016 12:12 PM >> *To:* [email protected] >> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] Bucket truck or vans >> >> What happens if you need to get to that equipment *NOW*. I'd be afraid >> you need to rent it and won't arrive until tomorrow...or worse... >> >> >> Josh Luthman >> Office: 937-552-2340 >> Direct: 937-552-2343 >> 1100 Wayne St >> Suite 1337 >> Troy, OH 45373 >> >> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Nate Burke <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> We have a local rental shop that rent's a 60' tow behind bucket for >>> $300/day. We've used it for a couple business installs when it's needed. >>> Especially usefull for hauling ballast to a roof. Cheaper than buying a >>> bucket truck. >>> >>> That said, there are some times when just having a bucket would be >>> nice. >>> >>> On 1/18/2016 12:05 PM, Jason McKemie wrote: >>> >>> Might work good for wireless installs around there, I've had limited use >>> of mine for that purpose due to the likelihood of it leaving ruts in >>> customer's yards. >>> >>> On Monday, January 18, 2016, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Yes I resisted buying one when I had ISG but that was long ago in a >>>> galaxy far far away.... I hit myself for that.... I can always rent one I >>>> guess. >>>> On Jan 18, 2016 10:55 AM, "Josh Luthman" <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> 22k for both is a great deal! >>>>> >>>>> Just keep in mind any install that you do with a bucket truck will >>>>> probably require a bucket truck. If the thing breaks you may not be able >>>>> to reach some things. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Josh Luthman >>>>> Office: 937-552-2340 >>>>> Direct: 937-552-2343 >>>>> 1100 Wayne St >>>>> Suite 1337 >>>>> Troy, OH 45373 >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Jaime Solorza < >>>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Considering buying a bucket truck or van as I get older. That fall >>>>>> on ice in Amarillo made me realize body no longer wants me to have >>>>>> lightning quick cat like reflexes. My rotator cuff is still sore...my >>>>>> son >>>>>> in law has a sign business with a 36 ft boom on van and 60 ft on diesel >>>>>> truck. He paid 22k for both!!! here is van ...what you guys think? >>>>>> Great >>>>>> for camera installs and even cutting tree branches. >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>> >> > >
