PARSONS, Kansas, April 23, 2024 – The Kansas Proving Grounds at Great Plains
Industrial Park, a leading facility for testing and innovation, is proud to announce its
partnership with SkyScout Ai 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 SkyScout AI 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 SkyScout AI, 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
SkyScout AI 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.
SkyScout AI 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. SkyScout AI
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 SkyScout AI'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.
SkyScout AI 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 net
zero 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.
About SkyScout AI Innovations Inc.:
SkyScout AI 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
SkyScout AI Innovations Inc.:
CEO Scott Shepherd
Email: Scott@skyscoutai.com
Contact: https://www.skyscoutai.com
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