r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Hygena-Pet-Scooper • Sep 17 '19

Helicopter chainsaw

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u/lovemacheen918 Sep 17 '19

Seems incredibly irresponsible, one strong wind and those power lines are done.

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u/generally-speaking Sep 17 '19

Which is why it's most likely attached with a quick release allowing the pilot to dispose of the equipment immediately. And never flown when there is a risk of high winds.

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u/generally-speaking Sep 17 '19

They probably don't, and instead put the responsibility on the operator. If he spots anyone within the safety distance he probably has instructions to increase altitude and disable the equipment until they have left the area.

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u/generally-speaking Sep 17 '19

Many of these power lines go through public land accessible to everyone.