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How AI Cameras are Changing Wildfire Management

Srikanth by Srikanth
August 10, 2023
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How AI Cameras are Changing Wildfire Management
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Traditionally, firefighting has been a physically demanding and labor-intensive endeavor. However, as wildfires become more frequent and severe due to the impacts of climate change, the need for efficient and advanced methods of detection and response has never been more urgent. This is where Pano AI, a San Francisco-based startup, steps in with its high-definition cameras and cutting-edge software.

The pilot project involves the installation of 21 360-degree cameras across a vulnerable patch of state trust lands. These cameras, armed with AI algorithms, maintain a vigilant watch over the landscape day and night. The AI-driven software scrutinizes the camera feeds, promptly identifying and verifying the presence of fires. Once confirmed, alerts are dispatched in real time, enabling rapid response.

“With climate change and hotter temperatures, the world is seeing record-setting blazes again in 2023,” notes George Geissler, Washington’s state forester and DNR’s deputy supervisor for wildfire operations. The urgency to combat these wildfires is underscored by the fact that Pano AI’s technology was able to alert firefighters a staggering 14 minutes before the first 911 call during a blaze in Oregon’s Yamhill County this summer.

Pano AI’s approach doesn’t just offer the potential to improve wildfire detection; it could revolutionize the very way wildfires are managed. This AI-infused solution could be instrumental in minimizing damage and casualties. The price tag for such advanced technology, approximately $45,000 per site, has raised eyebrows, but the cost pales in comparison to the devastation wrought by unchecked fires.

Washington state is not the only player in this high-stakes game. Corporations like Google and industry giant Lockheed Martin are investing their technological prowess into wildfire management. Data Blanket, a startup, is demonstrating its AI-based drone system to survey fires and coordinate resource allocation. The efforts span local, state, and federal levels, cementing technology’s role in this battle.

However, integrating these innovative solutions isn’t without its challenges. The flood of information to firefighters on the ground and in command centers raises concerns about information overload. The delicate balance between technology and the human element needs to be struck.

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