PARSONS, Kan., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kansas Proving Grounds at Great Plains Industrial Parka leading testing and innovation facility, is proud to announce its partnership with SkyscoutAI Innovations Inc.., a pioneer in AI-powered wildfire detection and response using drones and satellites. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the deployment of cutting-edge wildfire-fighting drone technology in America’s first zero-carbon industrial park.
Kansas Proving Grounds, in the Great Plains Industrial Park, is a 6,800-acre development site focused on commercializing cutting-edge industrial, energy, defense, manufacturing and logistics technologies.
Brad RamesDirector of Great Plains Industrial Park, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, “We are excited to partner with SkyScoutAI to introduce their advanced firefighting drone and AI solution to our 14,000-acre park. This initiative provides a critical tool to address the growing threat of wildfires and our commitment to public safety.
Scott BergerCEO of SkyScoutAI, added: “Our collaboration with Kansas Proving Grounds is a strategic move to position our wildfire solution using a network of drones and satellites in the heart of the continent. We believe this partnership will play a key role in detecting and fighting wildfires. , ultimately protecting lives and property here and around the world. »
The partnership will launch a pilot project to train firefighting drone pilots, including local individuals and veterans from all over. North America. Trained pilots will also use SkyScoutAI technology to monitor the 14,000-acre Great Plains Industrial Park for potential wildfires and industrial fires and bring their skills to their own communities.
SkyScoutAI uses a comprehensive network of satellites and drones to quickly detect early signs of wildfires. Upon detection, the system sends tanker drones equipped with environmentally safe flame retardants to extinguish or contain fires. SkyScoutAI also offers the ability to pre-spray properties and land to prevent ignition, adding an extra layer of protection in wildfire-prone areas.
The mobility of SkyScoutAI’s drone systems, which can be housed in easily transportable custom trailers, ensures rapid deployment in regions at risk or currently experiencing wildfires. This agility, combined with the system’s affordability and scalability, makes it an essential tool for communities, landowners and agencies facing the challenge of unprecedented wildfires.
SkyScoutAI and the Kansas Proving Grounds are currently formalizing funding for the first pilot project, with the goal of making it available for the upcoming wildfire season.
About the Kansas Proving Grounds:
The Kansas Proving Grounds is home to the Great Plains Industrial Park, America’s first carbon-neutral industrial park dedicated to the testing and innovation of sustainable, low-carbon technologies. Located outside of Parsons, Kansas, the proving grounds serve as a hub for the development and deployment of sustainable technologies, creating local jobs and moving America toward a low-carbon future. For more information, visit www.greatplainsindustrialpark.com
About SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc.:
SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc. specializes in wildfire detection and prevention, using AI, drones and satellite monitoring to protect communities, properties and lives from the threat of wildfires at interfaces. The company’s platform and drones can quickly detect small fires or ember hot spots, pinpoint their location and send Tanker Drones™ to the site within minutes, preventing carbon emissions from fires. forest outside the atmosphere. For more information, visit www.SkyscoutAI.com.
Contact details:
Brad Rames
Director of the Grandes Plaines industrial park
E-mail: (email protected)
Telephone: 620-241-1228
SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc.:
CEO Scott Berger
E-mail: (email protected)Contact: https://www.skyscoutai.com/contact
Telephone: +1-604-805-4041
SOURCE Great Plains Development Authority
