Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) recently hosted its ‚Planet On The Road‘ conference in Bogotá, Colombia, showcasing major customers and partners from Central and South America. The event highlighted the innovative use of satellite data and artificial intelligence (AI) for various applications such as sustainable development, law enforcement, disaster response, and Amazon forest protection. This article will delve into the key highlights of the event and the significant contributions of Planet Labs PBC in Latin America.
One of the key highlights of the conference was Bolivia’s INRA utilizing the Planet Insights Platform for land management and carbon emissions compliance. By leveraging satellite data, INRA aims to modernize its approach to land management, balancing sustainability, food sovereignty, and national development goals. The use of the Planet Insights Platform provides near real-time insights for monitoring carbon emissions compliance and land use and titling, establishing ambitious sustainable targets across the nation.
Colombia’s IGAC, responsible for managing cartographic data, also showcased their collaboration with Planet by providing access to PlanetScope and Planet Basemaps for efficient land-use planning. Through their platform, Observatorio de la Tierra y el Territorio (OTT), organizations can conduct data analysis and utilize AI capabilities to monitor infrastructure changes and detect anthropogenic changes to the environment.
Microsoft’s Project Guacamaya was highlighted during a fireside chat, demonstrating how AI and satellite imagery are transforming biodiversity protection in South America. By running AI-enabled analyses on top of Planet satellite imagery, Project Guacamaya swiftly detects ecosystem changes, aiding scientists and raising public awareness about environmental issues.
The Brazil MAIS program, in collaboration with the Federal Police of Brazil and Planet partner SCCON Geospatial, showcased how they leverage Planet data to combat illegal deforestation in the Amazon. Through an automated change detection alert system, the program has collected over $3 billion from fines, seized goods, and frozen assets since 2020, demonstrating the tangible value of Planet’s data in law enforcement and environmental protection efforts.
In addition to these highlights, the event featured leaders from various industries across Latin America, showcasing how they utilize Planet satellite data for applications in agriculture, disaster response, and law enforcement. The diverse applications of Planet’s data across different sectors underscore the versatility and scalability of their technology stack.
Overall, the ‚Planet On The Road‘ conference in Bogotá highlighted the significant market penetration of Planet Labs PBC in Latin America and showcased the valuable contributions of satellite data and AI in addressing critical challenges in the region. With a focus on sustainable development, law enforcement, disaster response, and environmental protection, Planet Labs PBC continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation and positive change in Latin America.