Episode 245: Rapid Damage Assessment Using Drones & AI with Kendrick Faison

Episode • Oct 25, 2024 • 11m

What can you learn from SpatialGIS' use of drones and AI? Find out ↓

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

How drones and AI for rapid damage assessment provide real-time data to first responders
How the NIST post-accelerator program can help your company grow and connect with the federal marketplace
Why mentorship and community collaboration are keys to success and growth

Hear from Kendrick Faison - the President/CEO of SpatialGIS.

Kendrick talks about the innovative use of drones and AI machine learning for rapid damage assessment during disasters, providing real-time data to first responders to enhance decision-making. He also shares insights into their work in the national security space, focusing on cloud services and computer vision.

Kendrick highlights the benefits of participating in the NIST post-accelerator program, which has helped the company build relationships and gain exposure in the federal marketplace. Looking ahead, he outlines plans for scaling Spatial GIS, hiring more employees, and pursuing larger projects within the federal government.

Throughout the conversation, Kendrick also emphasizes the importance of mentorship and community collaboration for business growth and success.

So take a listen to hear what he has to share!

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