Raven Industries is now part of CNH Industrial. We share a vision to be more responsive, solve great challenges, and continue to be at the industry forefront.  Read more. This website uses cookies to personalize content, improve user experience, and to analyze traffic; read more in our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. ACCEPT WE CONNECT, PROTECT, AND SAVE LIVES With more than 60 years of lighter-than-air innovation and expertise, we're dedicated to solving great challenges in Aerospace and Defense. CAPABILITIES THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE Situational Awareness & ISR Communications Defense & Security Systems Development & Data Management Scientific Research Engineering Services Deployment Operations Stratospheric Balloons and Airships CASE STUDIES Raven Uses Stratospheric Balloon Technology to Monitor Wildfires In response to a growing need to protect natural resources, homes and lives during wildfire outbreaks, Raven Aerostar piloted a Thunderhead Balloon program in 2021 to monitor active U.S. wildfires. The stratospheric balloons performed station-seeking above active fires, collecting visible and thermal imagery data valuable for containment efforts. PRODUCTS USED Thunderhead Balloon Systems Contact for Details There's a Gap In Your Strategic Operations Our lighter-than-air platforms have helped NASA, Google, the U.S. Air Force, and many others achieve and exceed dynamic missions, including communications, data relay, surveillance, intelligence, and more. Time to Raise Thunder Connecting, protecting and saving lives. Contact us to discuss your next project. Get a Custom Solution https://www.facebook.com/RavenAerostar/ http://twitter.com/ravenaerostar Privacy Policy Terms of Use Terms of Sale Supplier Purchase Terms Careers RavenInd.com

THERE'S A GAP IN YOUR STRATEGIC OPERATIONS. RAISE THUNDER THUNDERHEAD BALLOON SYSTEMS THUNDERHEAD BALLOON SYSTEMS Raven Aerostar's Thunderhead Balloon Systems offer groundbreaking capabilities for navigation and persistence over areas of interest, with controlled flight and long duration capabilities that can be planned and executed at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional stratospheric platforms. The gap in your strategy is nothing a Thunderhead can't fill. LEARN MORE Contact us today to learn more about how Thunderhead Balloon Systems can solve your stratospheric challenges. REQUEST MORE INFO