PARSONS,
Kan., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Kansas Proving Grounds at Great Plains Industrial Park, a leading
facility for testing and innovation, 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 a significant step in the
deployment of cutting-edge anti-wildfire drone technology at
America's first carbon zero industrial park.
Brad Reams, Director of the Great
Plains Industrial Park, expressed excitement about the partnership,
stating, "We are thrilled to join forces with SkyScoutAI to
introduce their advanced wildfire drone and AI solution to our
14,000-acre park. This initiative offers a vital tool in addressing
the growing threat of wildfires and our commitment to public
safety."
Scott Shepherd, CEO of
SkyScoutAI, added, "Our collaboration with the 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 be instrumental in detecting and
combating wildfires, ultimately protecting lives and property here
and around the world."
The partnership will initiate a pilot project to train wildfire
drone pilots, including local individuals and veterans from across
North America. The trained pilots
will also utilize SkyScoutAI technology to monitor the 14,000-acre
Great Plains Industrial Park for potential wildfire and industrial
fire outbreaks and take their skills back to their own
communities.
SkyScoutAI employs a comprehensive network of satellites and
drones to rapidly detect early signs of wildfires. Upon detection,
the system dispatches tanker drones equipped with environmentally
safe fire retardants to extinguish or contain the fires. SkyScoutAI
also offers the capability to pre-spray properties and land to
prevent ignition, adding an extra layer of protection in areas
prone to wildfires.
The mobility of SkyScoutAI's drone systems, which can be housed
in easily transportable customized trailers, ensures swift
deployment to regions at risk of or currently experiencing
wildfires. This agility, combined with the system's affordability
and scalability, makes it an essential tool for communities,
property owners, and agencies facing the challenge of unprecedented
wildfire incidents.
SkyScoutAI and the Kansas Proving Grounds are now formalizing
the financing of the first pilot project, with the goal of making
it available for the coming wildfire season.
About the Kansas Proving Grounds:
The Kansas Proving Grounds' home is Great Plains Industrial
Park, America's first carbon neutral industrial park dedicated to
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 employment and advancing America's journey to a low-carbon
future. For more information, visit
www.greatplainsindustrialpark.com
About SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc.:
SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc. specializes in wildfire detection
and prevention, utilizing AI, drones, and satellite surveillance to
protect communities, properties, and lives from the threat of
interface wildfires. The company's platform and drones can quickly
detect small fires or ember hotspots, pinpoint their location, and
dispatch Tanker Drones™ to the site within minutes, keeping carbon
emissions from wildfires out of the atmosphere. For more
information, visit www.SkyscoutAI.com.
Contact Information:
Brad Reams
Director Great Plains Industrial Park
Email: breams@parsonks.com
Phone: 620-241-1228
SkyScoutAI Innovations Inc.:
CEO Scott Shepherd
Email: Scott@SkyScoutAI.com, Contact:
https://www.skyscoutai.com/contact
Phone: +1-604-805-4041
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SOURCE Great Plains Development Authority