I’ve done a lil more research and the one I’m thinking of is pretty low to the ground. I’m thinking of paint, or maybe just taking a hammer to it? To keep it quick and (relatively) quiet. I think I can afford to experiment a bit.

If I can’t reach the camera I am actually pretty confident in my ability to climb the pole too.

If all else fails maybe I go shopping for angle grinders, but the noise + speed makes me want to find another way.