Pano

Pano AI is a company that provides an artificial intelligence (AI) solution for detecting wildfires. Its technology combines ultra-high-definition 360-degree cameras, computer vision, AI, and cloud-based software to detect smoke and fire in real-time. Pano AI's system identifies new ignitions within minutes and alerts fire professionals, enabling a faster response to contain the fires before they escalate. The company's solution is designed to help first responders get to the scene quickly and safely with the necessary equipment and information.

Pano AI operates a network of mountaintop cameras that scan the landscape for signs of fire. The cameras capture high-resolution images, which are analyzed by the company's AI algorithms to detect smoke and flames. Once a potential fire is detected, human analysts verify the incident before issuing alerts to customers, along with real-time situational awareness data such as time-lapse images and the fire's location and movement.

The company's business model involves offering its technology as a fully managed solution to customers, including government agencies, utilities, private landowners, and fire departments. As of July 2023, Pano AI was actively monitoring over 6 million acres of land across six US states (California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana) and two Australian states (New South Wales and Queensland). Notable customers include PacifiCorp, Xcel Energy, Portland General Electric, Holy Cross Energy, Big Sky Fire Department, and various fire protection districts.

In September 2022, Pano AI partnered with T-Mobile and Portland General Electric to deploy 5G-connected, AI-powered cameras for wildfire detection in Portland, Oregon. The company has also announced acquisitions of other companies.

Key customers and partnerships

Pano AI has formed notable partnerships with T-Mobile and Portland General Electric. In September 2022, the company announced a collaboration with these partners to deploy 5G-connected, AI-powered cameras for active wildfire detection in Portland, Oregon. This partnership was expanded in July 2023, with Pano AI and Portland General Electric adding six additional camera locations, bringing the total to 33 across the state.

The company has also established partnerships with various government agencies and private entities in the regions where it operates. Pano AI's key customers included PacifiCorp, Xcel Energy, Portland General Electric (PGE), Holy Cross Energy, Big Sky Fire Department, Aspen Fire Protection District, Telluride Fire Protection District, Boulder County, Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Forestry Corporation of NSW (Australia), Southern Cross Forests (Australia), and Noosa Council's FireTech Connect Program (Australia).