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RAVAN AIR RAVAN AIR provides underground & aerial inspection services for oil/natural gas & other industries.

- Underground mapping services and underground pipeline inspection services are increasingly sought-after; we have mastered the technology and skills to provide the most current, detailed and reliable underground services.
- These services include the use of a probe and camera to detect defects, misaligned joints, deviations, crossbores, structural conditions, infiltration and inflow, lost items, general mapping and more for the utility, oil and gas pipeline and construction industries.
- We also provide UAV services as a contractor for the oil and gas industries and as a service provider for the oil and gas, utility infrastructure, industrial, construction, landfill and telecommunications industries.
- UAV services include: methane laser scanner, FLIR and HD imaging and video with coverage throughout the continental United States.
- Located in Conneaut Lake, Pennsylvania, RAVAN AIR was started in February of 2018 by Raymond and Ivan Hershberger, Mark Sakach and David Rock after recognizing a growing industry need for safe, productive and efficient probe and camera operators, UAV contractors and consulting services.
- Raymond Hershberger also helms RAVAN INC., the parent company of RAVAN AIR and Tru-Tek Drilling, a family owned horizontal directional drilling company in operation since 2000.

Ever tried navigating or mapping a subterranean pipe run without GPS? It’s a challenge that many utility managers and en...
10/07/2026

Ever tried navigating or mapping a subterranean pipe run without GPS? It’s a challenge that many utility managers and engineering teams face daily. Knowing exactly where your infrastructure lies, vertically and horizontally, is crucial to avoid catastrophic strikes, ensure regulatory compliance, and plan maintenance effectively. But traditional GPS tools go dark the moment you go underground.

At RAVAN AIR, we map the unmappable. 🗺️

We’ve perfected precision XYZ mapping specifically for GPS-denied environments. Using advanced inertial navigation and robotic technology, we create high-accuracy 3D models of your pipe systems, even deep underground or within shielded industrial complexes. Don't base critical decisions on outdated, inaccurate schematics. Get the exact spatial data you need for complete asset awareness. Start your next project with absolute confidence.

Learn more about our GPS-denied solutions and schedule a consultation at ravanair.com.

Pipeline integrity is imperative for safety and profitability in the industrial sector. Traditional audit methods often ...
09/24/2026

Pipeline integrity is imperative for safety and profitability in the industrial sector. Traditional audit methods often miss what’s happening beneath the surface, leading to costly downtime or dangerous incidents.

That is where RAVAN AIR comes in.

We utilize advanced Infrared Thermal Imaging for precise pipeline audits. This technology allows us to see temperature variations that indicate invisible gas leaks, insulation failures, or structural abnormalities without interrupting your operations. Our certified thermographers provide actionable data, allowing you to move from reactive maintenance to proactive asset management.

Don't wait for a failure to discover a problem. Optimize your efficiency and enhance safety protocols today.

Visit ravanair.com to learn more about our aerial and ground-based thermal solutions and request a consultation.

Managing critical infrastructure across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia comes with rugged terrain and zero margin ...
09/15/2026

Managing critical infrastructure across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia comes with rugged terrain and zero margin for error. From steep pipeline corridors to complex power systems, manual walk-throughs cost valuable time and create unnecessary safety hazards.

RAVAN AIR delivers a smarter way forward. Using advanced UAV technology, including survey-grade LiDAR, FLIR thermal imaging, and aerial methane detection, our certified team captures high-precision asset data in record time.

Headquartered in Conneaut Lake, PA, we proudly support utility, energy, and municipal partners across the tri-state area with turnkey aerial and underground inspection solutions.

Stop unexpected downtime before it starts. Let us help you safeguard your assets.

Request a project quote or consultation: ravanair.com

Landfill gas (LFG) collection systems operate under brutal conditions. Differential ground settling, thermal cycling, an...
09/09/2026

Landfill gas (LFG) collection systems operate under brutal conditions. Differential ground settling, thermal cycling, and corrosion put headers, lateral lines, and flare piping at constant risk for undetected methane leaks.

Foot surveys take days, put crews in hazardous terrain, and miss elevated structural issues.

At RAVAN AIR, we modernize infrastructure monitoring. Using industrial UAVs equipped with optical gas imaging (OGI) and radiometric thermal sensors, we conduct fast, comprehensive pipe integrity audits. We pinpoint fugitive emissions, detect thermal anomalies along header runs, and inspect flare stacks safely from above, with zero operational downtime.

We deliver high-precision mapping and actionable data to keep your site compliant, safe, and efficient.

Protect your operations and stop gas loss today. Schedule an audit with us at ravanair.com

🔍 You cannot fix the unseen. In underground infrastructure, waiting for a sinkhole or backup is an expensive way to disc...
09/01/2026

🔍 You cannot fix the unseen. In underground infrastructure, waiting for a sinkhole or backup is an expensive way to discover a pipe defect.

NASSCO-certified CCTV pipeline inspection eliminates the guesswork. Using standardized PACP condition coding; advanced robotic camera crawlers capture high-resolution video and structural data inside your lines. This allows us to accurately identify root intrusion, hairline fractures, offset joints, and corrosion before catastrophic failure occurs.

RAVAN AIR provides precise underground pipeline inspections for municipal, industrial, and commercial systems. Our certified diagnostics give your team the exact data needed to prioritize rehabilitation, maintain compliance, and eliminate costly emergency shutdowns.

Protect your infrastructure with trusted pipeline data.

Schedule your inspection with RAVAN AIR today: ravanair.com

Municipal infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania shouldn't get bogged down in months of procurement red tape.As a quali...
08/25/2026

Municipal infrastructure projects in Pennsylvania shouldn't get bogged down in months of procurement red tape.

As a qualified COSTARS vendor, RAVAN AIR helps PA boroughs, townships, and municipal authorities bypass the slow, costly public bidding cycle. You get immediate access to our advanced CCTV pipe inspections, NASSCO-certified condition assessments, and aerial GIS mapping at pre-negotiated, state-approved rates.

Whether your authority is evaluating aging stormwater networks, detecting infiltration, or mapping utility lines before a major paving project, our crew delivers precise underground and aerial data without the administrative headaches.

Keep your town's infrastructure maintenance on schedule and on budget.

Connect with our team to evaluate your next municipal project: https://ow.ly/sngb50ZEjOo

Stormwater systems present tough environments: sharp offsets, heavy debris, drop structures, and tight bends. Standard C...
08/18/2026

Stormwater systems present tough environments: sharp offsets, heavy debris, drop structures, and tight bends. Standard CCTV crawlers often get stuck or miss critical defects when they cannot maneuver past these physical obstacles.

Steerable crawlers solve this. With independent wheel drive and multi-axis steering control, these specialized tractors navigate complex pipe geometries without losing traction or tipping.

🚨How RAVAN AIR Delivers

At RAVAN AIR, we deploy advanced steerable crawler systems equipped with pan-and-tilt zoom cameras. Our field technicians capture precise diagnostic data through difficult stormwater lines in a single pass, saving time and eliminating costly blind spots for your project site.

Keep your infrastructure compliant and flowing without unexpected excavation costs.

🌐 Request a quote: ravanair.com
📞 Call our team: 814-853-5127

Ever wonder what is happening inside an underground pipeline long before a crack or structural collapse shows up on the ...
08/11/2026

Ever wonder what is happening inside an underground pipeline long before a crack or structural collapse shows up on the surface?

Standard CCTV video inspections are great for spotting visible debris or major breaks, but visual cameras alone cannot measure subtle structural distortion. That is where Multi-Sensor Laser Profiling changes the game for municipal, utility, and industrial pipeline management.

By projecting a continuous ring of calibrated laser light onto the internal pipe surface, laser profiling software creates an accurate 3D geometric profile of the pipe interior in real time.

Here is why engineers and contractors rely on internal pipe deflection profiling:

• Precise Deflection & Ovality Calculations: It measures structural deformation down to the millimeter, ensuring new pipe installations meet strict DOT and municipal quality control standards.
• Accurate CIPP Liner Sizing: Before installing Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) liners, laser profiling calculates true cross-sectional area and ovality (ASTM F 1216), preventing undersized or oversized liner failures.
• High-Speed Automated Analysis: Captures up to 30 profiles per second across pipe diameters ranging from 6 inches all the way up to 72 inches.

How RAVAN AIR Serves Your Pipeline Projects

At RAVAN AIR, we combine advanced underground transporters, high-resolution cameras, and CUES-certified laser profiling technology to deliver actionable pipeline reports. Whether you need post-installation verification, pre-rehabilitation assessment, or routine infrastructure monitoring, our field operators deliver the digital data you need to protect your assets.

Don't let hidden pipe deflection turn into an expensive emergency repair down the road.

Reach out to RAVAN AIR today to schedule an inspection or request a customized project quote:

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📞 Call our team directly: 814.853.5127

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) has revolutionized modern utility installation, delivering speed, reduced surface ...
08/08/2026

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) has revolutionized modern utility installation, delivering speed, reduced surface disruption, and lower restoration costs. However, it introduces a silent, high-stakes threat: cross-bores.

When a new utility line, such as a natural gas main or fiber duct, blindly punches through an unmapped sewer main or lateral, the structural and safety hazards are immediate. The true catastrophe, however, is often delayed, waiting until a municipal crew or plumber uses a motorized mechanical auger to clear a sewer blockage, inadvertently rupturing an intersecting gas line.

Mitigating this risk isn't about luck, it requires a systematic, two-phase diagnostic approach before and after the drill string hits the ground.

1️⃣ Pre-Bore Mapping & Subsurface Verification

Legacy utility maps and standard electromagnetic locators frequently miss non-metallic PVC or clay sewer laterals. Pre-construction subsurface auditing must combine surface utility engineering (SUE) with direct internal pipeline diagnostics.
▪️Gyroscopic & Autonomous Probes: Running autonomous XYZ positioning probes through non-metallic laterals establishes exact 3D spatial coordinates, even at depths down to 12 feet where surface signals degrade.
▪️Pre-Drill Camera Audits: Deploying lateral launch CCTV systems from the mainline into individual lateral connections identifies existing structural flaws, sags, and exact pipe trajectories before drill path selection.

2️⃣Post-Bore Verification & Structural Sign-Off

No trenchless project across a sewer corridor is complete without post-pullback verification. Visually proving that zero cross-bores occurred protects both the contractor from long-term liability and the asset owner from catastrophic failure.
▪️Targeted Lateral Inspection: Utilizing CUES LAMPII lateral launch systems equipped with Pan & Tilt cameras allows technicians to drive upstream into laterals directly from the sewer main, verifying that the newly installed utility cleared the pipe envelope entirely.
▪️NASSCO PACP/LACP Standardized Coding: Inspections must be conducted by NASSCO-certified technicians utilizing logging software (such as GraniteNet) to generate objective, georeferenced inspection logs that satisfy municipal and utility compliance mandates.

The RAVAN AIR Edge

At RAVAN AIR, our NASSCO-certified technicians specialize in turn-key cross-bore prevention and locating. By deploying CUES multi-sensor camera systems, lateral probes, and integrated aerial GIS mapping, we provide real-time visual proof and precise subsurface data to keep HDD projects compliant, safe, and on schedule.

Don't leave underground utility clearance to chance, audit early, verify post-installation, and protect your crew and infrastructure.

When working in heavy industry, safety isn't optional. RAVAN AIR is fully certified across major safety networks like Sa...
07/29/2026

When working in heavy industry, safety isn't optional. RAVAN AIR is fully certified across major safety networks like Safe Land USA, TWIC, and OSHA. Your project is in competent, fully insured hands. 🤝

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13116 Highway 18
Conneaut Lake, PA
16316

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

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(814) 382-0368

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