Telecom
Taking Drone Cell Tower Inspections to the Next Level
Leverage digital twins and AI to optimize scoping, close-out, PIM mitigation, audits and leasing analysis.
Telecom
Taking Drone Cell Tower Inspections to the Next Level
Leverage drone data to optimize scoping, close-out, PIM, audits and leasing analysis.
Address Common Cell Tower Problems
Most cell sites experience a range of issues that reduce performance, limit revenue potential, and drive up upgrade and re-trip costs. Optelos helps you identify and resolve these problems efficiently—before they impact your network.
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OF SITES
Unknown condition of tower assets
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OF SITES
Have encroachment
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OF SITES
As-built does not match design spec
Why Choose Optelos for Telecom Inspections?
- Per-Project Pricing
Get exactly what you need—no long-term contracts or recurring software fees. We offer flexible, project-based pricing for one-time inspections, portfolio audits, or targeted scope work. - Digital Twin Models for Any Site
Create accurate 3D models of towers and ground assets. Review azimuth, antenna placements, mount conditions, RAD center usage, and more—without a return trip to the site. - Centralized Visual Data Management
All imagery, engineering documents, and inspection data are organized in a secure cloud platform. Share findings with internal teams, vendors, or clients from one system. - Improved Accuracy and Faster Closeouts
Validate builds, flag misalignments, and accelerate post-construction review—all while reducing field time and costly rework.
Ready for a More Efficient Tower Inspection?
Whether you’re auditing legacy infrastructure, validating contractor work, or preparing for new deployments, Optelos provides the tools and expertise to get it done—accurately and on time.
Contact us to discuss your next tower inspection project.
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Optelos delivers comprehensive solution for automated cell tower assessment and AI powered analysis.
We help Telecom Carriers, Owners, and Operators ensure highest level of performance, quality, and reliablity of their tower infrastructure.
End-to-End Workflow for Telecom Asset Inspections
Optelos delivers precision cell tower inspections through drone data capture and advanced digital twin modeling—streamlining audits, lease assessments, PIM mitigation, and post-construction closeouts. Our services are available on a per-project basis, with no subscription required.
SCHEDULE
Operations portal to schedule, track, and manage jobs
CAPTURE
Perform drone and ground captures of site
DIGITAL TWIN
Ingest data, QA, and process to generate accurate digital twins
ANALYTICS
AI powered analytics, measurements, and assessments
CAD
Optionally generate CAD output and CAD visualization
DASHBOARDS
Customizable assessment dashboards, reports, and workdlows
“Optelos has been critical in our PIM mitigation project by identifying issues from the desktop and allowing us to share large, detailed 3D models with our distributed turf vendors in real-time to come to agreement and make decisions immediately. We’ve cut our required onsite time by more than 50%.”Manager, Tier 1 Telecom Provider
Example Projects
AT&T
Leading National Wireless Carrier
Nationwide inspections at scale, leveraging digital twins to optimize network upgrades, PIM mitigation and network performance
Groupe Madysta
Canadian Wireless
Engineering Services Provider
Cell tower optimization planning and analysis for new site upgrades
MasTec
Wireless Network Contractor
Drone cell tower scoping and close-out inspections to optimize site upgrades, reducing overall cost and verifying installation to design specifications
Viaero Wireless
Regional Wireless Carrier
Drone cell tower inspection to ensure new equipment upgrades are performed to design specifications to achieve site optimization
Frequently Asked Questions
What solutions does Optelos offer for telecom inspections?
Optelos delivers precision tower inspections using drone data and advanced 3D digital twin modeling, streamlining workflows for audits, lease assessments, PIM mitigation, and post-construction closeouts—all offered on a per-project basis with no subscriptions required.
What is the workflow for a telecom asset inspection using Optelos?
- Job Scheduling & Tracking – Full visibility through the Optelos Ops Portal.
- Drone Data Capture – Conducted by Optelos, NRP contractors, or third parties.
- QA & Processing – Raw data is ingested and processed into accurate 2D and 3D models.
- AI‑Powered Analytics – Enables precise measurements, defect detection, and change tracking over time.
- Reporting & Estimation – Custom reports and estimates can be generated; warranty assessments are simplified.
Enhanced UX – Stakeholders gain direct access to digital twins, orthomosaic imagery, and comprehensive reporting.
How does Optelos deliver pricing?
Optelos offers flexible, project-based pricing, not tied to long-term contracts or software subscriptions—ideal for one-off inspections, bundles, or custom projects.
What are the core benefits of using Optelos in telecom inspections?
- Accurate Digital Twin Generation – Create detailed 3D models to inspect azimuths, antennas, mounts, RAD center usage, and more—all remotely.
- Centralized Data Management – Securely stores imagery, engineering documents, and inspection datasets in one platform, shareable across teams.
- Faster, More Accurate Closeouts – Reduces field time, rework, and accelerates validation through remote verification and defect flagging.
How does Optelos support lease assessments?
Using drone imagery and 3D digital twins, Optelos helps tower owners and carriers evaluate available space on RAD centers precisely—helping to optimize equipment placement, support strategic planning, and improve revenue generation.
What about inspection audits and TIA-222 compliance?
Optelos supports cell tower inspection audits conforming to TIA‑222 structural standards. Using drones and AI-powered digital twins, it assesses mounts, cables, foundations, grounding, and environmental resilience (wind, snow, lightning, seismic).
How does Optelos enhance pre-construction site assessments?
Optelos enables telecom operators and contractors to update outdated records and verify real-world site conditions before initiating projects. Drone-captured imagery generates detailed digital twin point clouds. These support:
- Remote inspection of RAD centers
- Comparison between as-built and CAD designs
- Identification of discrepancies ahead of construction
All accessible via customizable dashboards, reducing additional site visits.
What types of AI-enabled analyses does Optelos offer for site assessments?
Optelos streamlines and automates several critical analyses via AI, including:
- Mount Analysis – Capacity checks on as-built vs. as-designed mounts
- Data Reconciliation – Equipment make/model detection and availability mapping
- As-Built vs. As-Designed Comparison – Detect deviations from design specs
This helps reduce repeated visits and enables desktop-based engineering decisions.
Are there notable customer success stories in telecom?
- Groupe Madysta: Optelos partnered with this regional telecom engineering firm to enhance inspection, scoping, and closeouts via digital twins, improving collaboration and enabling pay-as-you-go pricing.
- Tier 1 Carrier: Using digital twins, onsite time dropped from 5 to 2.4 days—saving approximately USD 10K/day and reducing labor costs by 52%, while slashing cross-functional coordination by 75%.
Can Optelos integrate with other systems?
Yes. Optelos supports integrations via open APIs with:
- Enterprise systems – EAM (Maximo, SAP), GIS (Esri), AI engines
- Drone platforms, walkthrough tech (Matterport, Cupix)
- Cloud/data storage – AWS, Azure
It also integrates with Pathwave, combining drone-inspection data with field safety and closeout workflows to automate complete tower inspection workflows.
What additional resources are available?
- Resource Library: Access webinars (e.g., “Optelos for Telecom”), whitepapers, and case studies.
- On-Demand Webinar: Explore how drone data and digital twins drive inspection, project planning, and security.
Tower inspection audits conducted under the TIA-222-H Standard (2017) involve detailed analysis of a tower’s structural design, and the fabrication of new or the modification of existing antenna supporting structures.
Optelos provides access to all data required to streamline cell tower pre-construction site assessment and audit tasks, from building and analyzing 3D Digital Twin models to customizable dashboards tied to your workflows.
Digital twin models can be used to compare construction drawings to as-builts 3D digital twin models. This method ensures all required corrective actions are documented and completed within the warranty period.
Lease assessment is vital for efficiently managing tower space and planning future expansions for maximizing revenue for tower owners and delivering optimal cell tower RAN performance at the lowest cost to carriers.
Understanding the weight and physical profile of antenna groups is vital in mount analysis. This information helps in assessing whether a particular RAD Center can support the antenna both physically and functionally.
Addressing Passive Intermodulation (PIM) effectively is crucial for network performance. Optelos stands out in this field by combining expert drone operations with a robust data analysis platform.
- Optelos provides complete turnkey drone cell tower inspection services across North America and select other countries.
- Training services for field force, drone pilots, and 3rd party vendors collecting data for the carrier to ensure consistent, accurate and reliable drone cell tower inspection results across all sites.
- Seamlessly import inspection data directly into the Optelos platform to immediately analyze and take action on inspection results, saving time and reducing data management costs.
- Optelos Digital Twin Services allows you to create highly accurate digital twin models from your drone data capture. Simply upload your data andlet Optelos Digital Twin processing do the rest.
- Optelos can perform measurements and other analytics on your data and digital twin to produce detail cell tower assessment reports.
- Generate CAD and other deliverables from Digital Twins and data captures.
Active Member of NATE UAS Committee
As a NATE Technology Member, Optelos is committed to helping the telecom industry fully realize of the benefits drone-based inspections and effective drone data management & analysis by sharing our experience and expertise in drone data analytics, cell tower inspection techniques and optimal 3D Digital Twin model construction.
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