Pano AI

Pano AI is a leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence. Its platform uses AI and computer vision alongside high-definition mountaintop cameras, satellite imagery, and 5G connectivity to detect and confirm wildfire events in real-time, while disseminating critical information to first responders so they can best determine how to respond. The cameras continuously scan the landscape, rotating 360 degrees per minute, and use artificial intelligence to detect the first wisps of smoke versus other atmospheric conditions such as fog or dust. Once the system detects smoke, it puts those images into the hands of dispatchers and first responders through built-in communication tools, speeding response time so firefighters can move quickly and mitigate wildfire threats.

In the company’s subscription model, Pano owns both the cameras and the supporting infrastructure. It sells subscriptions to its proprietary software to customers, most of whom are government fire agencies, power utilities, and private landowners (e.g., ski resorts). Costs vary by customer deployment, but standard pricing is $50,000 per camera station per year.