This Florida company's imaging tool helps speed up natural disaster recovery efforts
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Urban SDK, a Jacksonville-based tech company, launched HALO to assist Florida state officials with recovery efforts after storms. As hurricane season intensifies, HALO uses satellites, drones, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft to capture aerial imagery once winds drop below 40 mph. This technology processes imagery through a computer vision model, enabling officials to quickly identify problem areas, such as blocked roads caused by fallen trees or flooding. HALO has the potential to be adapted for other natural disasters, such as floods and fires across various regions.
Urban SDK launched HALO, a service that identifies storm damage quickly through aerial imagery, aiding recovery for public works departments in Florida and beyond.
Utilizing satellites, helicopters, drones, and fixed-wing aircraft, HALO gathers imagery post-storm, allowing officials to pinpoint blocked roads and other damage efficiently.
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