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VANGUARD PIPELINE INSPECTION

Protecting Pipelines  •  Reducing Emissions  •  Safeguarding Communities

 

Leak Detection Simplified

Our aerial methane detection is designed to integrate smoothly into pipeline operations—without disrupting your workflow.
  • No operational changes: No added scheduling, ground crews, or shutdowns required.
  • No boots on the ground: Safely inspect remote locations, risky terrain, and sensitive areas from the air.
  • Clear, usable results: We deliver leak locations you can act on immediately. No raw data or interpretation required.
  • Coverage at scale: Inspect hundreds of miles in a single day
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The result: faster detection, fewer site visits, and a leak detection program that works with your operation, not against it.

Why Choose Vanguard

At Vanguard Pipeline Inspection, we deliver exceptional aerial patrol solutions that combine advanced methane leak detection with comprehensive visual inspections, ensuring operators stay ahead of regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and protect their assets.

Responsive Design

Our modular sensor systems integrate seamlessly with each aircraft’s existing mount and power infrastructure. Designed for durability and rapid deployment, each unit adapts to your unique flight profile, reducing downtime, maximizing mission efficiency, and ensuring reliable data capture across every inspection mission.
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Find Smaller Leaks

Vanguard’s advanced TDLAS and methane detection technology identifies smaller leaks faster and from greater distances. By improving detection accuracy you minimize environmental risk, reduce emissions, and strengthen regulatory compliance.
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Simple Integration

Designed to mount directly to existing patrol aircraft, our payload solutions install quickly without major airframe modifications. The Falcon-XL is engineered for precision alignment and aerodynamic balance.
The result: Smoother operations, reduced drag, and consistent data capture across every inspection flight.
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Why Pipeline Operators Prefer Vanguard

Vanguard Pipeline Inspection aerial leak detection services for pipeline operators

Easy to Integrate

Fits most patrol-ready aircraft 

Cost Savings

Vanguard pricing model reduces budget uncertainty.

High Precision

Laser-based detection with high sensitivity and reliable  accuracy.

Speed to Action

Real-time data in the aircraft allows the pilot and operator to see leaks immediately.

Built for Compliance

Helping to ensure operators stay ahead of PHMSA and EPA regulatory requirements. (EPA certification pending)

Turn Compliance Into Cost Savings

With Vanguard’s Falcon Series, pipeline operators reduce inspection time, cut operational costs, and stay ahead of tightening regulations — all while detecting smaller leaks faster than ever.

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PIPELINE PATROL SERVICES

Vanguard offers Aerial Methane Detection with Visual Patrol Services

Vanguard Pipeline Inspection brings together advanced laser technology, rapid aerial deployment, and real-world operational expertise to deliver a faster, more reliable way to detect methane emissions. Our Falcon-XL system is purpose-built for pipeline operators who need accurate, defensible data without the cost and complexity of traditional leak detection methods.

Vanguard provides precise, cost-effective monitoring of transmission lines, gathering lines, well pads, and above ground facilities, helping operators stay ahead of PHMSA/EPA regulatory requirements while reducing risk and protecting assets.

Advanced Detection Technology

90% probability of detection at 10 kg/hr (staged-leak verified) using Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy (TDLAS)
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Rapid Deployment

Aircraft ready for high-priority patrol missions and emergency response across North America.
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Regulatory Compliance

Full support for PHMSA/DOT surveys and methane reduction regulations.
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FAQ

Everything you need to know about integrating Vanguard’s Falcon Series into your operations.
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The Falcon-XL quickly mounts directly to the wing strut of the most popular, fixed-wing aircraft such as the Cessna 172, 182, and 206, and patrol-ready rotorcraft such as the R44, R66, MD-500 & Bell-206 with FAA/EASA-approved STCs.

Our laser systems detect leaks but you can determine the threshold to find smaller leaks or only the larger leaks.

Service Department reports are delivered within 24 hours of flight completion or at the end of the entire patrol mission as directed by the client.

Yes. The Falcon-XL was designed specifically to support compliance readiness, ensuring you meet or exceed evolving regulations.

Vanguard provides onboarding, training, and ongoing technical support to ensure smooth operations from day one.

Meet the Vanguard Team

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CEO

James Aarestad

CTO

Jonas Johnson

COO
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Ready to See What Vanguard Can Do for You?

Don’t wait for a costly leak or compliance audit. Discover how the Falcon Series can transform your inspection program, delivering faster detection, lower costs, and total confidence in your compliance.
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Our mission is to provide the oil and gas industry with the most user-friendly,  efficient, economical aerial gas detection system.
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