Pennsylvania's Abandoned Turnpike Tunnels | Drone Fly-Thru

Take a "drive" through a turnpike tunnel that hasn't seen traffic for 55 years. Ken tours the incredible Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, America's first Superhighway!
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[@51Drones]

Very cool Ken! You really capture some great locations. 👏🏻

[@KenHeron]

Hey thanks Russ! I know 2024 is going to be a great year for you and the wife. ☺️👍

[@jonathanlawson4667]

​@KenHeron One of my favorite movies had a scene shot in that tunnel and the name of the movie is ( The Road ) you should check it out sometime!!

[@dralbora]

Came through there for the first time in January, 1967, when we moved from Kansas City, KS, to Philly. I was in mid-fourth grade. Breezewood was a big motel hub back then. I didn't realize this tunnel closed shortly after. Live and learn! You crazy guys! Your moms will be mad!

[@Insertgenericusernamehere809]

You saw the tunnel in its last full year of service then.

[@SyndicateAdventures]

The first video of yours I've watched, now i cant stop watching all of your videos!!! Love your energy and drone work!

[@dronerob]

Totally awesome Ken!! We had fun and I appreciate all time, effort and the back story on this one!!!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks for your help! And just think, your lungs brought home some souvenir dust! 🤓

[@Optopolis]

Seen videos of the turnpike before, but I think this is the first DRONE video I've seen of it. Very cool!

[@KellyGreenYall]

Incredible video. That opening shot is an absolute classic! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@KenHeron]

Thanks buddy!!

[@OneOfTheRobs]

I say this every time. These videos are SO good. How he describes the history of old buildings and bridges is brilliant. Incredibly educational and fun to watch. Those videos may last hours for me.. Aaaaaand my favorite Rob is the star of the show!!!! Thanks buddy. Awsome work!!

[@dronerob]

Ken doet geweldig werk door de geschiedenis en leuke weetjes in al zijn video's te verwerken. Vooral deze was geweldig!

[@OneOfTheRobs]

@@dronerob He sure does Rob, but please kick the shit out of him the next time he insults Dutch townnames will you... Butthole is NOT, and I say NOT a town in The Kingdom of The Netherlands 😂😂😂😂

[@KenHeron]

Gotta love the Robs! Thanks buddy. ☺️

[@OneOfTheRobs]

@@KenHeron You're welcome mate 😎😎

[@KenHeron]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🇸🇽🇳🇱

[@grossi46]

Great video to start 2024 buddy. " I nearly took the girls heads off" cracked me up 😂😂😂😂

[@RonaldBrown59]

That opening dronie shot that started inside the tunnel was worth the price of admission alone. That was a pretty scary place, good thing you had Drone Rob and Mark with you. Sorry about the crash, but At least you didn’t loose any drones. Another great drone adventure, thanks for sharing Ken.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Ron! It was great seeing you in New Jersey!

[@PapaBradAbides]

I just saw this I just started this I drove through this tunnel as a kid no less than a hundred times easily we went through this tunnel so many times going to see relatives from Maryland to Pennsylvania and from Pennsylvania to Maryland oh this is going to be great❤

[@PortalFPV]

@3:02 THANK YOU! I've been saying this for 2 decades. If you're confused or don't understand (because doctors just LOVE giving tetanus shots for just about everything), research where tetanus comes from. You might be surprised that it doesn't come from metal or rust

[@AC444_]

That abandoned tunnel is interesting and it's dope you were able to fly around in there! Also that voice at the end was creepy 😨

[@richardhykes6939]

You fellas never cease to amaze us excitement at your finger tips. A crash is not a good way to start but then again y'all finished well with a BANG. Happy New Year an Keep on flying my friend's

[@KenHeron]

Thanks Richard. Happy New Year to you as well!

[@HighlandHippie]

SO MUCH FUN!!!

[@scottykardos]

You made it look so easy!!!! The sign of a real pro. Nice

[@rushrucker1785]

Great Video as always. I always love the background story you provide with your vids. Happy New Year!!

[@KenHeron]

Happy new year! Thanks!☺️

[@weirdmark]

Took the words out of my mouth.

[@MountaineerFPV]

Chit, i live right by this tunnel and never knew you could get access to the old turnpike tunnels. Summer 2024 bucket list! Thanks Ken👊👍👍🇺🇸

[@KenHeron]

Oh you're lucky. They are so fun! 🤘

[@Carguyforlife]

17:50 I think I heard the (ghost?) voice mumble "subscribe..." seems like the ghost might be a Heron fan! 😂

[@KenHeron]

Yes, that's exactly what the ghost voice said. I can hear it now. 🤣

[@SCAerials-ep6ly]

Ken, this video was absolutely AWESOME. The DJI Avata did outstanding work flying through this abandoned tunnel. Nicely Done!

[@KenHeron]

Glad you enjoyed it! It really is an amazing drone.

[@droney_baloney]

we threw a rave at the end of that tunnel in like 2001 called "rave in a cave." was a great time! :D

[@KenHeron]

That... Is AWESOME!!!

[@susanknight9144]

I bet that was Scary for Rob, not knowing when you will strole up into a hole

[@junkpick]

Awesome footage Ken and Rob! Happy New Year friends! 🎉🎉🎉

[@dronerob]

Happy New year Mike!

[@TB_Production_aka_TB_76]

WAUW 😍 Awesome video of a cool location 💪🏻 I love it, when you're on mission with your drone buddies 😃 Happy New Year from Denmark 🇩🇰🎆🥂

[@KenHeron]

Happy new year!! 🇩🇰🤘

[@lynsmith1096]

Another great video Ken. Happy New Year.

[@ChristopherKaltSrVideos]

I've seen videos on this place before, but nothing as cool as this. Great job.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you very much!☺️

[@Coasterpostalt]

1,000th like! I end up on the PA turnpike (relatively) much. I didn't know other tunnels used 80 years ago!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud! Yeah that is a fascinating area indeed.

[@shsechas]

Nice Ken and crew. Happy New Year and keep those videos coming.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks bud and Happy New Year!

[@StorckFlys]

This tunnel is about an hour from my house. PA has some cool places to check out.

[@MrRaymond1021]

Awesome video Ken. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@torpedoLaw]

This guy is absolutely phenomenal. I wish he was my dad. God Tim if he was my dad I’d be absolutely enough. He could be my dad. I don’t know. I hope he is. But anyway enough with the dad stuff. This guy is absolutely phenomenal and I enjoy his content. He should be on TV or something like that.

[@KenHeron]

That you son. 🤓

[@johnnieoliver1771]

Great video Ken. Love the videos where you show what it was like the old clips on this video. Very cool and educational.

[@KenHeron]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! These are my favorite kinds of videos to make.

[@RandyCAstleMPM]

That looked fun! Very cool, Follow follow follow 😆 (First yt watch of 2024 🤘)

[@FlyTimeRC]

Super cool video. You put out a lot of awesome content!

[@lennycottingham]

I saw you on @San Joaquin Transparency...i just watched a couple of your videos and am hooked....😂😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲✌️

[@KenHeron]

Oh wow that's great! Welcome aboard my friend. ☺️

[@-hastatus-]

You are and will remain a cool guy. 👍😎💯

[@KenHeron]

Much appreciated. ☺️

[@ChainsawFPV]

Happy New Year Ken!

[@sumner407]

Spooky 👻. Entertaining video. 👍👍😀

[@richardamiss7000]

Ok the RemotePilot101 ad got me! I just laughed out loud at my office cubicle!

[@KenHeron]

Awesome!

[@golds335]

Great flying Amazing vid thank you enjoyed it.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks 👍

[@DRONANZA1966]

Love the thumbnail. Love the history research and the informative content as a result, that compliments your footage and content quite well! ANOTHER great video Ken! Always enjoy them. Thanks!

[@KenHeron]

Much appreciated! I love making these sorts of videos. ☺️

[@droneflyernick]

Ken never fails to entertain. Happy New Year.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks so much and Happy New Year to you too!

[@peter360adventures9]

Awesome.

[@apriliajo5030]

Brilliant 😎

[@michaelstreebin150]

That was Cool

[@jricedrums]

Awesome video! I visited and walked though Ray's Hill tunnel in 2018, the two things that surprised me was even though you can see the light at the other end, once you get inside a few hundred feet it's DARK in there! About a half mile long! In 2022 I went and biked the sideling hill tunnel and at about 1.75 miles long you can't even see the light at the other end when you start!

[@KenHeron]

Yeah we didn't have time to go to the longer tunnel, but I want to go back and check it out.

[@chrishope82666]

Very cool. It’s great they left it for us to explore

[@KenHeron]

Heck yeah!

[@KCadbyRacing]

Happy New Year Ken!!!

[@KenHeron]

Same to you!

[@404ErrorNot_Found]

Great Flying Ken, happy new year🥳

[@KenHeron]

Thanks, you too!

[@jcmilleker5449]

Great production quality on this one! Always wanted to visit, practically in our back yard and never have.

[@KenHeron]

Thank you. You should make time to go. Even the shortest tunnel is crazy long!

[@kmoecub]

Ken: "Maybe we'll see ghosts." Girls in tunnel: "OMG!!! A ghost just passed by our heads!!!."

[@fidem15893]

Cool exporation! Great Ken!

[@KenHeron]

Thank you. It was really fun!

[@dondupuis4007]

You really push the limit on your drones, wow. Saw someone in the shaft with you.

[@muradlott2357]

Nice lovely Jesus bless you all families

[@MYJ61]

You’ve gotta be thrilled with that video signal from the Avata! Awesome video!

[@KenHeron]

I love it!

[@kali4niadazed]

San Joaquin Valley Transparency sent me and I'm so so happy he did. Loved the Ken Keith show.

[@KenHeron]

Oh hey thanks!

[@daveoutdoors4949]

Kool Ken!

[@KenHeron]

Danke Dave!

[@BobCaseyAerial]

Awesome flights

[@KenHeron]

Thanks 👍

[@andyairshots]

Excellent place to film, very interesting too, Excellent flying skills as ever.👍

[@KenHeron]

Glad you enjoyed it Andy

[@iskde]

That was 🆒 💯

[@ArtCoDroneSolutions]

Cool video Ken. Colorado has many tunnels such as trains, auto mobiles and mining.

[@dronenate]

I remember when you did that! I had alot of fun there!

[@KenHeron]

Super fun day!

[@nullx8]

does your drone flying look like this: BONK ..... haha thats the best ad ever!

[@rubenmundaca945]

That was awesome how the Avata made it the length of the tunnel. DJI should watch these videos to research and make improvements.

[@KenHeron]

Totally agree!

[@jimearl1499]

Man, I don't think they build concrete structures like that any longer - and the giant fan structures look like they are still in great condition! Lots of rivets. Very cool. Watching your Avata flying through the tunnel was really stressful! Good planning to have your buddy waiting on the other side other side. Happy New Year to you, Ken!

[@KenHeron]

You're right. I think those fan boxes will be there long after the structure around it has crumbled. 🤣 Happy New Year to you as well!

[@fly249g]

🔥 happy new year fpv fam

[@KenHeron]

Happy new year!!

[@richardvignola8000]

Very cool

[@KenHeron]

Thanks!

[@didocopter951]

love the videos

[@KenHeron]

Thanks! ☺️

[@WafflemuncherTV]

ken, as a new FPV pilot It would be great to see a gear tour/ recomendation video. it would be cool! love the vids keep up the great work.

[@MikesGarageReviews]

Tell everyone to turn off return to home going through tunnels.

[@KenHeron]

Absolutely.👍

[@hitmakerzmedia]

Great location!! 🔥🔥

[@KenHeron]

It really is! Such fun.

[@jessehoffman5302]

Damn... you beat me to it. I was planning to take the fpv quads there.

[@Bandit.Designs.Videos]

Just looked at the Flashlight. For $399 US or $10,000CA🤣 it better come with its own drone to fly it in front of you. Loved the video tonight. 🤙🏼🇨🇦 Keep Up the awesome content.

[@KenHeron]

Thanks buddy! Yeah the flashlight is pricey.

[@carlhall2563]

going into that tunnel a ways, it looked like you flew over a dji mini.

[@KenHeron]

I might have. There was another drone guy there with a mini.

[@mtmccornack]

Forget the Avata... grab some Krylon!

[@philsmeanderings7991]

Wow , thats freaky. Lots of places like that in the US ?

[@skybug3]

Great adventure! On a whole other other scale compared to my flights with a $20 Eachine E017 through much shorter tunnels. 😂🤣😂

[@KenHeron]

That doesn't matter. Flying is flying my friend! 😎🤘

[@37snowboard]

That is cool I like to go there and do my drone no more

[@redbaronfpv8555]

Ken do the goggles 2 fit your face as good as the goggles v2? Also is there a good face pad for the goggles 2 that makes them better then the stock face pad our foom?

[@masonkeyser4653]

Great job Ken! Wow there were a lot of yellow dick roads there. It’s cool that you included some history with this video. Thanks for sharing, God bless and Happy New Year

[@KenHeron]

SO many! 🤓🍆 Happy New Year to you as well.

[@robertwomer2940]

Hi Ken, I live in Pittsburgh and would have loved to meet you and fly with you guys. I hope you come back again.

[@KenHeron]

I'll be back in that area again next Christmas.

[@34billsharp]

Man wish I would of known you were in pa, would of loved to meet you.

[@KenHeron]

Next time!

[@RobinsView2011]

Fantastic! What do you have for bonus content for members only?!!

[@KenHeron]

I'll be posting some stuff later this afternoon for members. 🤓

[@LuftdroneDk]

I should probably get one of those shirts........a damn tree took out my new Mavic 3T, just jumped out of the dark without warning when I was doing some testing on my own property :D Thank God for DJI Care Refresh and some great customerservice by the Dutch helpdesk in Europe :D That was a nervewrecking flight down that tunnel, but an awesome sequence to watch now.

[@LuftdroneDk]

Oh and Happy New Year from cold and snowy Denmark ;)

[@KenHeron]

Yeah man, those trees will just wait for you and then pounce when you least expect it!

[@KenHeron]

Thanks buddy and same to you! 🇩🇰👍

[@LuftdroneDk]

@@KenHeron Yup, the most annoying thing is that I flew that part during daytime, so I knew that I had to be careful. However I flew roughly a foot higher and that caused one single branch to clip the rotor and down she went :) Used the Care Express as those thermal cameras can be damaged internally without any visible damage.

[@antiricergt]

Can you suggest a Tablet mount for a Mini 4 pro with the Rc-n2 controller? My iPhone connector is broke so I have to use a iPad tablet but need a good mount for it. Ps great video! Gotta hit some big caves with the drones.

[@KenHeron]

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[@antiricergt]

@@KenHeron Thank you sir I appreciate it

[@hoagietime1]

Other fpv pilots: let's dive this volcano in Iceland Ken: let's dive this abandoned advanced auto store in Akron!

[@KenHeron]

Yeah! And you don't need a passport for the abandoned advanced Auto store. 🤓

[@weirdmark]

I want to reiterate a comment I commented to. The history of some of the places you fly, help make the videos very interesting. Sometimes I do further research on the places. I have convinced myself that NW Louisiana is not very interesting. I need to get out more.🤦

[@KenHeron]

Yessir, get out there!

[@sk1fpv]

My first KZbin video of 2024

[@KenHeron]

Thank you for picking mine to watch!☺️

[@franks.jr.7236]

Wish I knew you where going to be there live 40 min away

[@KenHeron]

Sorry I missed you bud

[@rambozo_fpv176]

11:11 the S!

[@314jesantiago]

Hey ken hows it going. Hey o have a few questions and would love your help, i just bought a p4p v2 and its flying teally weird the camera floats and spazes out when i yaw. I calibrated everything sensors camera compass n its still flying really weird since your king of phantoms i really can use your help to get this beast flying as it should. Thanks in advance ken

[@KenHeron]

Hey! Without seeing it I would guess that it's probably a compass issue. Try flying it in ATTI mode. If there's no change, that means that it could be the GPS. Make sure that you have the latest firmware and that you are using OEM batteries. Email me if that doesn't help. [e-mail] Good luck!

[@314jesantiago]

@@KenHeron thank you so much ken i really appreciate you

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I am amazed at all of the time spent and money on paint for the graffiti. Some people have no life.

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

Did that video say that the longest tunnel was called silent hill ? Silent hill was either a horror movie or a video game along those lines lol. Just thought I’d mention it.

[@dronerob]

The longest tunnel is called "Sideling Hill"!

[@DavidReynolds-kr6yh]

@@dronerob , okay then my mistake, I thought I heard silent hill in the video near the beginning, but then I was watching it on my iPad .

[@jeffsond]

Wow that’s awesome!! Now someone please explain how this can be done? There is no way you have satellite through all that concrete and dirt. My Avada will not allow me to fly in my basement of my home. I’m so confused. Can someone explain to me what’s going on?

[@KenHeron]

Make sure you have the latest firmware update.

[@jeffsond]

@@KenHeron thx Ken, I’ll give it a check

[@jeffsond]

@@KenHeron sure enough. I updated firmware and flew down in my basement no problems. Ken, I have the Integra goggles with the Avada. How often do you think I should plug my goggles in to check for firmware updates?

[@KenHeron]

Great! They should notify you when an update is available.

[@elmohawk2391]

now does the tunnel helps with the signal?!

[@KenHeron]

I suspect that the rebar reinforcement focuses the signal somehow. Just a theory.

[@dan4345]

Four hundred bucks for a flashlight??? Yah no! And I'm in Canada (CAD) so that's like a million dollars Canadian.

[@SecretAgentBond]

“Butthole”, pronounced “but-ho-le”, I think that is a byproduct of eating at Chipotle 😆

[@KenHeron]

Ah, that makes a lot of sense. 💩

[@TheItalianWays]

You think you would’ve put the cube on bright

[@sur-ronrides]

ya need better lights

[@dnacannotchange]

drone flying - psuedo hobby for non pilots

[@mikegregory8917]

Ken what`s going on in 2024 no DJI PRODUCTS can be used in America............

[@KenHeron]

That's bullshit fear-mongering.