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Re: Request: Picture from camera on pole in driverstation
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Originally Posted by Cory
I don't know why the GDC ruled them legal, but a stool not legal, but there is an advantage. A camera at tower level is totally useless. The benefit is in seeing over the defenses and seeing balls up against the far side of the outerworks. That's our pole you're referring to and while it is amusing to make jokes about whose pole is bigger, that's how tall it needs to be to see those balls against the outerworks.
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Originally Posted by billbo911
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To Cory's point, the camera that captured this image is very close to the same height above the field that 254's is.
You make the call on whether needs to be this high or not.
I think the bigger question is, is the safety risk worth it or not?
Like I said, there is a strategic advantage, no doubt.
Cory, would you agree there is a bit of risk with these towers?
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