Ideas or suggestions for a portable camera pole

[dudemaar]

Fully custom with Cradlepoint routers, strobes, two way audio, push alerts and texts to the superintendent, etc.

 

[dudemaar]

This one cost $6000 to build

 

[coney27]

This one cost $6000 to build
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That's a pretty impressive build. And that mast you used is similar to the one I'm envisioning.

 

[dudemaar]

That's a pretty impressive build. And that mast you used is similar to the one I'm envisioning.

Not mine, just did a quick search on the internet.

 

[coney27]

Not mine, just did a quick search on the internet.

Oohhhhh gotcha. Thanks.
I found this one which may work. Still $1500 seems expensive to me.

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[OICU2]

This place has telescoping fiberglass antenna masts that may work:

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[coney27]

I also found this

Modular Camera Pole: Easy Assembly and Sturdy Construction -

Effortlessly install your camera pole with our modular design. Easy delivery and assembly with all hardware included. Get yours today!

www.camerapoles.org

 

[JR11]

I'm currently purchasing a Hikvision DS-2XS2T47G1-LDH/4G/C18S40 which is a solar powered, 4G, colorVu camera set up. Ideally I am looking for a stable yet portable solution for a camera pole that I can attach the Hikvision to. The camera can be mounted anywhere between 10ft to 30ft. My concerns are the stability of camera pole (swaying with winds), stability of the base (cannot be tipped over easily), portability (being able to move it from site to site in a fairly easy manner) and supporting atleast 30 pounds.

Anyone have any suggestions for a pole or a mount? I Ideally do not want to be digging holes and burying the pole if possible. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

PVC pipe is cheap & strong, and can be quickly assembled in pieces to be as long as you.want. And simply anchored to the ground by 3 or more nylon ropes tied to the pole and staked into the ground.

Also, you can buy a painters adjustable pole (for painting ceilings without ladders). But you would need to make your own base stand

 

[dudemaar]

https://www.amazon.com/Strongway-Drywall-Hoist-150-Lb-Capacity/dp/B07R184391/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3FFCQJDIE0WN5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fQXlTTssbmfvXsqQrS-lfzPEW8C03pGPv8ncyHZuALiamNOb0lDCKwSw-dADzMgM5OWzkNnQg-w0rfOijeWX0pWoQm2jX7hesW6NJV2Bhn422o7Q8Nal44yycUXOuXX0zUiTIY968gNHKgu2z2DCuyFBlJyIy7zAesHTG_pqKKZGpYgT3NoAGV0FPxP0mnH965jz7Yn8z7vKwnvCGe_Fry75-KpKbVQPyzkLLVU4GJopbXIKQcXYIjpAFdR5RdkZg_ta_5VsgrXd9nCGqvTYAJ9YjLohT6Son3rwY98PdDk.gufStj5HCjskHgj3V6vINg32PGu4ydnCi-CON0rHRM8&dib_tag=se&keywords=drywall+hoist&qid=1722302532&sprefix=drywall+hoist%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-6

 

[coney27]

https://www.amazon.com/Strongway-Drywall-Hoist-150-Lb-Capacity/dp/B07R184391/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3FFCQJDIE0WN5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fQXlTTssbmfvXsqQrS-lfzPEW8C03pGPv8ncyHZuALiamNOb0lDCKwSw-dADzMgM5OWzkNnQg-w0rfOijeWX0pWoQm2jX7hesW6NJV2Bhn422o7Q8Nal44yycUXOuXX0zUiTIY968gNHKgu2z2DCuyFBlJyIy7zAesHTG_pqKKZGpYgT3NoAGV0FPxP0mnH965jz7Yn8z7vKwnvCGe_Fry75-KpKbVQPyzkLLVU4GJopbXIKQcXYIjpAFdR5RdkZg_ta_5VsgrXd9nCGqvTYAJ9YjLohT6Son3rwY98PdDk.gufStj5HCjskHgj3V6vINg32PGu4ydnCi-CON0rHRM8&dib_tag=se&keywords=drywall+hoist&qid=1722302532&sprefix=drywall+hoist%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-6

This might work. Great idea!

 

[tangent]

How much do light towers go for at auction sites? Often not that much I think.