Slicing the Top Off a 56ft Tree Using a Quadcopter: No Climbing!

Safely cut 15ft off the top of a +56ft tree from the ground using a tethered DJI Neo drone and a rope saw. This DIY tree topping tutorial shows you how to position your high-limb saw without ladders or climbing. Perfect for homeowners of all ages, this pruning hack uses a drone tether for precision and safety. I also provide details about using rope saws, that I don't see in other videos. Gain the confidence to handle complex projects with these essential DIY tips and clever everyday fixes. Feels almost like David vs Goliath (the tree). Unsponsored Tools Used in this Video: Rope Saw: https://amzn.to/41ndjj0 DJI Neo: https://amzn.to/4uDspOS DJI Neo POV: https://amzn.to/4svFAA5 DJI Mini 4Pro: https://amzn.to/3NjowOw Braided Dacron Kite String: https://amzn.to/4sX4Qim Thicker Kite String: https://amzn.to/4t7X4T6 550 Paracord: https://amzn.to/4rLazH3 3/16in S Hooks: https://amzn.to/4t1iPnj Knot Tying Cards: https://amzn.to/4rM3zJV Here are the camera and mic used in this video, unsponsored, solid gear: DJI Osmo Mic Mini: https://amzn.to/46YzuzI Excellent, versatile, take anywhere tripod: https://amzn.to/4o6qGy7 Here is the DIY rig used for filming many of my videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLpHdeF_xek Chapters: 0:00 Mission Impossible? 0:21 Flying a Quadcopter (DJI Neo) on a Tether 1:00 Neo Tether at 33ft Threading a Line Through the Branches 2:22 Neo Hanging In the Tree, Getting it Down 2:54 Reflying the Neo to Verify the Line is in Place 3:46 Adding a Stronger Line 4:19 Rope Saw Details and Modifications 5:08 Tying a Bowline Knot (demo) to Both Ends of the Rope Saw 5:24 Running Up the Rope Saw 6:14 Setback and Solution (Relocating the Lines) 6:33 View from Ground Up of the Final Cut Location 6:50 Sawing Technique 7:31 Saw Jammed, Not Much Trunk Left, Waiting for Wind 8:14 Will the Trunk 33ft Fall Destroy the Fence Below? 8:24 Midnight Crash 8:44 Quadcopter Battle Damage Top View 8:55 Things I Learned Going Through This 9:35 The Safest Way to Cut Tops of Trees (Don't Stand Below, EVER!), and Cheapest 10:18 Call to Action Music: Keep Climbing - The Soundings ROYALTY FREE USE ≈ / audiolibrary #DIY #dji #TreeTopping #DJINeo #RopeSaw #TreePruning #HomeImprovement #SafetyFirst #DroneHack #MakeItOrBreakIt #ArboristHacks #budgetfriendly #makeitorbreakit #home #trees #easydiy #howto #logging #treepruning #trees #garden #gardentips WARNING: This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK. I'm an Amazon and YouTube affiliate and clicking on the above and below link(s) provides a small percentage to the channel via Amazon or the store which you purchase from at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.