Predict·Prevent·Protect

Stop Wildfires
Before They Start

Our patented AI engine predicts catastrophic wildfire risk months before the first spark. Not days. Months. That's the difference between evacuation and prevention.

$100B+
Annual wildfire‑driven economic losses in North America—much from preventable, human‑caused fires
60%
Higher global forest‑fire emissions since 2001—cutting 10% erases more CO₂ than Canada's fossil fuels
3 cm
Precision wildfire insight anywhere in the world for insurers, governments & communities
Wildfire burning through forest
Predictive Wildfire Intelligence
Multi-factor AI models analyzing fuel load, weather, terrain & historical patterns
The Challenge

"Wildfires that have devastated communities, destroyed billions in property, and released years of carbon into the atmosphere had one thing in common: we saw it coming too late."

SkyScout AI changes that. Our patented AI engine fuses high-resolution drone imagery with multi-source environmental data to predict catastrophic wildfire risk months before the first spark.

SkyScout AI gives fire managers and first responders a simple, intuitive dashboard to identify fuel loads, map ignition risk, and act with precision—before a fire becomes a disaster.

The global risk from wildfire is enormous and accelerating. They cost governments and insurers hundreds of billions annually. Climate change is making every fire season worse. And the technology to predict this—until now—has not existed.

SkyScout AI is the global early-warning shield that communities, utilities, insurers, and governments have been waiting for. We don't just fight wildfires. We prevent them.

$100B+
Annual wildfire‑driven economic losses in North America are in the hundreds of billions—much of it from preventable, human‑caused fires that could be reduced with earlier intelligence and response.
60%
Global forest‑fire emissions are 60% higher than in 2001—cutting just 10% with better prediction and early response would erase more CO₂ each year than Canada produces from fossil fuels.
3 cm
SkyScout delivers 3‑centimetre wildfire insight anywhere in the world, to give insurers, homeowners, companies and governments a precise, affordable way to mitigate wildfires before they start.
Aerial view of dense forest canopy

Protecting What Matters Most

Wildfire is becoming one of the defining crises of our time. In country after country, we've watched communities disappear—people displaced, critical infrastructure destroyed, forests turned from carbon sinks into massive sources of emissions. The human, economic, and ecological costs are staggering. And they are rising.

We cannot control lightning or the weather. We can build disaster resilience — with ecosystem and terrain analysis, risk identification — for predictive insight to mitigate wildfires.

Better intelligence about where, when, and how risk is building in our forests and around our communities is one of the most powerful levers we have. When we can see the danger early and clearly, we can act early and precisely—protecting people, homes, infrastructure, and the landscapes we depend on.

That's the gap SkyScout exists to close. By turning the world's complex forest and climate data into precise, place-specific insight, we help governments, utilities, insurers, and communities move from reacting to the latest catastrophe to systematically preventing the next one.

At scale, this doesn't just mean fewer towns burned and fewer lives shattered. It means less CO₂ released into the atmosphere, healthier forests and ecosystems, and a more stable climate for the next generation.

Our Platform

End-to-End Wildfire Intelligence

From prediction to detection to coordinated response—an integrated platform built for the realities of wildfire management.

Predict

AI Risk Modeling

Multi-factor AI analyzes fuel load via computer vision, weather data, terrain, and historical patterns to generate flammability maps and risk scores—before any fire starts.

Prevent

Dynamic Monitoring

Developing autonomous drone surveillance capabilities using DJI Dock stations—enabling AI-powered anomaly detection with real-time thermal and video feeds.

In Development
Protect

Coordinated Response

Working with our technology partners on rapid-response suppression capabilities—drone-based verification and precision fire retardant delivery to contain threats early.

Partner Ecosystem
How It Works

From Data to Action

Our integrated platform delivers actionable intelligence at every stage of wildfire management.

1

Collect

UAV imagery, weather data, IoT sensors, and historical fire patterns aggregated in real-time.

2

Analyze

AI models process multi-source data to identify risk patterns and predict ignition probability.

3

Alert

Real-time risk alerts, flammability maps, and resource recommendations delivered to your team.

4

Respond

Actionable intelligence enables coordinated ground response and strategic resource deployment.

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Technology For the World

North America is a continent of forests. SkyScout combines our deep environmental values with world‑class technical expertise. We are building this technology to protect forests, communities, and share it with the planet — we intend to offer SkyScout to help countries everywhere prevent devastating wildfires.

This is predictive wildfire prevention intelligence we all need. We are market ready.

SkyScout AI Dashboard - UBC Endowment Lands wildfire risk analysis
Technology

Intelligence at Scale

Research-backed AI developed with BCIT, powered by Mitacs-funded applied research and promising proprietary IP.

🧠
Predictive AI Models

Computer vision analysis of UAV imagery combined with weather, terrain, and historical data for pre-ignition risk scoring.

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Multi-Source Data Fusion

Real-time integration of satellite feeds, ground sensors, and aerial telemetry into a unified intelligence layer.

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Command Dashboard

A user-ready, intuitive dashboard that puts wildfire intelligence in front of the people who need it most — leaders in government, emergency managers, first responders, infrastructure operators, insurers, and major property owners — so everyone sees the same risk picture and can act early, together, with no AI expertise required.

Our Cohorts

Built for Who Needs It Most

Tailored wildfire intelligence for the communities and organizations on the front lines.

🏛️

Municipalities & Local Governments

Proactive protection with strategic resource positioning, clearer evacuation planning, and plain‑language risk reports for councils and staff.

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First Nations & Indigenous Governments

Community‑controlled monitoring that protects traditional territories and cultural sites with full data sovereignty and local decision power.

🏗️

Federal, State & Provincial Agencies

Season‑to‑season wildfire intelligence for policy, funding, and large‑scale response—across forests, communities, and critical corridors.

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Emergency Management & Fire Services

Shared, real‑time risk picture for emergency operations centers and first responders, from early warnings to on‑the‑ground decisions.

Utilities & Grid Operators

Transmission and distribution corridor monitoring with early risk detection near high‑value spans, substations, and poles.

🔧

Industrial Critical Infrastructure

Wildfire and smoke risk insight for pipelines, energy infrastructure, railways, telecoms, highways, and other essential networks that cannot afford downtime.

🌲

Forestry, Agriculture, Mining & Large Resource Landowners

Landscape‑scale fuel and risk visibility to protect working forests, conservation and agricultural lands, resource mines and associated infrastructure while managing long‑term value.

🏔️

Resort Communities & Tourism

Protect high‑value destinations with predictive risk intelligence for guest safety, business continuity, and brand protection.

🛡️

Insurance & Reinsurance

Data‑driven wildfire risk assessment for underwriting, portfolio management, pricing, and proactive loss‑prevention services.

🏢

Real Estate, Data Centers & Institutional Portfolios

Property‑level wildfire risk insight for REITs, campuses, hospitals, warehouses, data centers and logistics networks to protect people and assets across regions.

Mountain community

Pilot Deployments in British Columbia

Working with the City of Vernon Fire Rescue Services and Predator Ridge Resort Community to validate our prediction technology in real-world conditions.

Partnerships

Trusted Collaborators

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BCIT
Research Partner
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InDro Robotics
Drone & Robotics
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DJI Enterprise
Drone Technology
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Spexi Geospatial
Mapping & Imagery
Our Team

Expert Leadership

SkyScout AI brings together a diverse team of experts in wildland fire management, drone technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, corporate development, insurance, and extensive start-up experience to help prevent catastrophic wildfires.

Executive
Dr. Michal Aibin
Michał Aibin, Ph.D.
Chief Technology Officer
Michał built — and continues to evolve — SkyScout's core technology. His expertise in AI, computer vision, and their optimization is core to SkyScout's ability to reliably predict where wildfires will happen next. He earned his Ph.D. from Wrocław University of Technology, developed patented algorithms, and is a Program Head for MSc in Applied Computing at BCIT. Since 2017 he's directed student teams focused on drones and AI for wildfire prevention, collaborating with over 100 industry partners through BCIT's Industry Sponsored Student Project Program.
Ken Nowlan
Ken Nowlan
Chief Administrative Officer
Entrepreneurial, seasoned management professional with extensive experience in business operations, transformational business leadership, information systems leadership, management consulting, strategic and tactical planning, IT governance, and systems development. Founded and led several companies in management consulting and advertising technology. Held three GM/CEO roles, COO roles, and five CIO-level positions. Skilled contract negotiator with agreements totalling over $2.2 billion.
Brian Roth
Brian Roth
Chief Operating Officer
20 years in energy and building science sectors in progressively senior roles. Holds both P.Eng. and CPA designations. Experienced in product development and commercialization — previously part of the management team that grew dPoint Technologies from conceptual start-up to commercial success and sale. Dedicated to deploying technologies that protect the environment while being economically feasible. MBA from UBC Sauder, BASc from University of Waterloo.
Board of Directors
Mark Godsy
Mark Godsy, LL.B.
Chairman
Serial entrepreneur with 30+ years building companies. Co-founded ID Biomedical and Angiotech Pharmaceutical. Chairman of Code Zero, co-founder of Mojio, and CEO of Shackelford Pharma.
Frank Borowicz
Frank Borowicz, K.C.
Director
Over 40 years in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Former Chairman of the Vancouver Board of Trade. Retired partner at Davis LLP (DLA Piper).
Hugh Notman
Hugh Notman
Director
Partner at Fort Capital Partners. Serves on multiple boards and investment committees. Holds the ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors.
Philip Reece
Philip Reece
Director
Serial entrepreneur who founded InDro Robotics, Canada's leading drone and robotics R&D company. Member of the CanaDAC-TC Drone Advisory Committee.
Advisory Board
Laura Ross
The Hon. Laura Ross
Advisor
Seventeen years inside Saskatchewan government — four terms as MLA, two stints on Executive Council. Ran ministries managing Crown land, parks, public infrastructure, and natural resources. Knows how emergency decisions get made across jurisdictions and how new technology gets adopted. Honours degree in sociology and geography from the University of Regina.
Miro Cernetig
Miro Cernetig
Advisor
Develops brand strategies for private and public companies. Award-winning journalist and founder of Catalytico. Co-founder of CityAge.
Murray Rankin
Murray Rankin, K.C.
Advisor
Former BC Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. Previously served as MP for Victoria and first Chair of Canada's National Security and Intelligence Review Agency.
Peter Kelly
Peter Kelly
Advisor
Over 45 years of expertise in the insurance sector. Designed and implemented numerous reciprocal and self-insurance programs across Canada and internationally.
Our Vision

A world where no wildfire becomes a disaster.

We aspire to be the global leader in predictive wildfire intelligence and autonomous response—building infrastructure where communities are protected not by fighting fires, but by predicting and preventing them.

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Connect with our team to see how SkyScout AI can transform your wildfire prevention and response strategy.