45 North Aviation offers both fixed wing and helicopter gas pipeline patrols with both visual and laser leak detection. We can provide preliminary route studies, FAA route low altitude waivers, design services and legal boundary issues regarding survey matters. We provide custom reports per customer specification on daily basis upon completion of daily patrols.  Our in aircraft data connection allow us to immediately notify the customer of immediate threats to the pipeline or right of way. We have relationships with technical and professional service providers that allows us to assist utility companies in conducting periodic ALMA Aerial Laser Methane Assessments.  This is the solution for aerial pipeline inspections and offers a vital contribution to safety of transmission pipelines, data acquisition, determining the problem areas, assess any risks and recommend ways where safety can be improved. In addition, we can customize patrols to fit customer needs and budget.  We have numerous contracts with utility providers throughout the Mid-West.  

 

Credentials:

•  Infrared equipment capable    
•  LiDAR and GIS data capable    
•  OQ qualified                                 
•  ISN and MEA member
•  FLYSCAN capable    

 

AIRPLANES:

 

 

ACTIVE MAPPING / LIVE TRACKING:

We provide each client with secure login credentials for live tracking during aircraft or pipeline patrols through Spidertracks.io. After each patrol, a KMZ file detailing the route and coverage is available for download. Clients can also access and retrieve archived KMZ files from past patrols at any time through their dedicated portal.

 

MODERN EQUIPMENT:

Our aircraft feature advanced avionics, like the Garmin G1000 or Garmin 3GX, ensuring safer, more accurate, and professional patrol operations. This capability allows us to safely ferry aircraft through poor-weather areas when needed.