Health and Safety having a heart attack watching this 😂
In some areas, helicopters are fitted with large rotating saw systems — often called aerial saws, to trim trees near power lines and other hard-to-reach infrastructure. Rather than carrying a single chainsaw, these systems usually consist of a vertical pole fitted with multiple circular saw blades suspended beneath the helicopter. Flying with incredible precision, pilots can cut branches and treetops while maintaining a safe distance from power lines, steep terrain, or dense forests. This allows crews to clear vegetation much faster than ground teams in difficult locations.
The technique is widely used by utility companies to help prevent trees from interfering with electricity networks and reducing the risk of outages. While it can look dramatic from the ground, the process is carefully planned, with specially trained pilots and crews working together to manage safety, weather conditions, and flight paths. It’s one of the most unusual examples of aviation and forestry technology working hand in hand.
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Health and Safety having a heart attack watching this 😂
In some areas, helicopters are fitted with large rotating saw systems — often called aerial saws, to trim trees near power lines and other hard-to-reach infrastructure. Rather than carrying a single chainsaw, these systems usually consist of a vertical pole fitted with multiple circular saw blades suspended beneath the helicopter. Flying with incredible precision, pilots can cut branches and treetops while maintaining a safe distance from power lines, steep terrain, or dense forests. This allows crews to clear vegetation much faster than ground teams in difficult locations.
The technique is widely used by utility companies to help prevent trees from interfering with electricity networks and reducing the risk of outages. While it can look dramatic from the ground, the process is carefully planned, with specially trained pilots and crews working together to manage safety, weather conditions, and flight paths. It’s one of the most unusual examples of aviation and forestry technology working hand in hand.
#ladbible #engineering
