SkyFi® has expanded its Earth observation capabilities by incorporating Planet SkySat® satellite imagery into its platform. Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, operates small satellites to capture high-resolution imagery for various applications. This integration allows SkyFi users to obtain high-resolution SkySat® imagery, boosting the effectiveness of both tasking and archive services.
Planet’s SkySat fleet offers multiple revisits per day of any place on the globe with up to 50 centimeter resolution imagery. With this resolution, and high revisit rates, Planet data users can monitor dynamic environments, detect changes over short periods, and ensure up-to-date information for applications such as disaster response, agriculture, and urban planning. This level of detail and frequency allows for timely decision-making and precise analysis of rapidly changing areas.
SkyFi's platform now supports:
Tasking New Imagery: Users can specify coordinates and time frames for new image captures.
Archive Access: Users can access a large archive of SkySat® imagery, all older than 30 days, for historical analysis.
The ease of use of SkyFi’s platform and quick access to detailed imagery make it suitable for various general applications without requiring advanced technical skills. The data integration provides new access to high-quality, cost-effective imagery for detailed analysis, ensuring end-users only pay for what they need. Businesses and individuals can utilize the accurate and timely data to monitor environmental changes and assess the impact of human activities effectively.
SkyFi is committed to ongoing collaboration with Planet to broaden the reach of Earth observation data, empowering users with improved access and usability of this important information.