Innovative’ bushfire intelligence technology lands in Australia: Pano AI

10 December 2022

AUSTRALIA – As Australia moves into its annual bushfire season, Pano AI, the company behind a“game-changing AI-powered bushfire detection and monitoring solution, has officially launched in Australia, in what is their first operation outside of the US.

Pano AI says it is the first company in Australia to offer a fully integrated active bushfire detection solution, using satellites, ultra HD 360 degree panoramic cameras, and artificial intelligence to help fire authorities and companies identify and extinguish new ignitions before they become a threat, safeguarding lives, communities, and the environment.

Pano AI’s Chief Commercial Officer & Founding Team Member, Arvind Satyam, said this was significant milestone for the organisation.

“We know that Australia is one of the most bushfire prone countries in the world and our vision was to bring the technology here where it can have the greatest impact in reducing the threat and devastation of fire,” Mr Satyam said.

“Australian firefighters, many of them volunteers, are highly respected around the globe for the bravery and commitment they show in tackling some of the most dangerous bushfires. With the 2019-2020 bushfires still fresh in the memory, we believe there is a genuine need for innovative solutions to help support management of natural disasters and mitigate their devastating impacts for Australian communities.”

Pano AI says its network of cameras constantly surveys the landscape, combining that imagery with satellite and other data feeds, which is all analysed by AI algorithm- and when Pano AI detects a fire threat, its 24/7 intelligence centre confirms the fire and sends an alert within minutes, helping authorities quickly share real-time intelligence to their extended and remote teams, enabling a fast and coordinated response.

Pano AI’s Head of Australia GTM, Andrew Prolov, said the technology has the power to change the way landowners, local authorities, utilities and emergency services detect, confirm and locate bushfires.

“By harnessing the latest technologies we have created the most advanced bushfire detection solution in the marketplace. It has the potential to significantly reduce the devastating impacts of bushfires, saving lives and livelihoods across Australia. It is a solution we are incredibly excited about,” Prolov said.

Pano AI says the availability of its technology comes at a critical time for Australian authorities as they look to shore up their defence against bushfires, with rapid plant growth attributed to La Niña set to become dangerously dry in the next hot summer.

“Whilst Pano AI officially launches itself in Sydney today, the company has been established in Australia for over a year with several customers already using the technology, including Southern Cross Forests and Noosa Council, Pano AI said.

Noosa Council Mayor Clare Stewart said the technology has huge potential for the region.

“This is cutting-edge technology that helps safeguard our community,” Mayor Stewart said.

“Rapid confirmation of a fire may help our emergency personnel identify and extinguish a blaze before it becomes a threat. This council is driving big changes to traditional fire detection measures to do what we can to avoid a repeat of the 2019 bushfires.”

Jacob Lazarus, General Manager of Southern Cross Forests, has deployed Pano AI’s technology to protect the softwood plantations in the Tumut region that were impacted by the large scale 2019/20 bushfires.

“I am a strong supporter of Pano AI’s solution and have been very impressed by how easily the service was onboarded by the teams. Pano AI’s responsiveness and enthusiasm to understand our needs, and work through improvements has been exceptional,” Jacob Larus said.

Pano AI says it was founded to accelerate global resilience to the increasing frequency and intensity of climate-related disasters, and as Prolov explains, has the ability to reduce the impact of inevitable bushfires.

“This real-time tactical intelligence also enhances safety for first responders by ensuring that they arrive fully informed. We are excited to be investing in Australia to scale Pano AI’s bushfire intelligence solution in order to detect fires early and contain them from being larger threats,” Prolov said.

Founded in 2020, Pano AI says it is now operating within five states in the United States and two states within Australia – and customers include Portland General Electric (PGE), the Big Sky Montana Fire Department, San Mateo County Fire, Aspen Fire Protection District, Excel, Holy Cross, Yellowstone Club, Boulder Fire Services and US Forest Service.

To learn more about Pano AI’s solution head to https://www.pano.ai/

10. December 2022/by GFMCadmin