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Why Pipeline Leak Detection Is a Bigger Problem Than Most People Realize
Pipeline failures rarely begin as catastrophic leaks—they start as small defects that are difficult to detect. Learn how drones, thermal imaging, AI analytics, and corridor mapping help operators identify leaks, ground movement, erosion, vegetation encroachment, and infrastructure risks before they become costly failures.
Harlon Mark
Aug 152 min read


The Federal Rule That Already Settled Whether Drones Can Patrol Pipelines
Federal regulations have long recognized aerial patrols as an essential part of pipeline safety. Discover how drones are transforming pipeline inspections with safer, more frequent, and higher-resolution corridor monitoring.
Harlon Mark
Aug 142 min read


Why "The Tree Looks Far Enough Away" Isn't a Compliance Answer
Compliance isn't based on estimates or visual assumptions. Learn how drone inspections accurately measure vegetation encroachment, document right-of-way conditions, and provide defensible evidence for pipeline operators, utilities, and regulators.
Harlon Mark
Jul 252 min read
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