We employ drones coupled with advanced machine vision algorithms to improve response times for accidents, find lost people, predict avalanches and denote area safety in mountains
Features
Skier localization through visuals/GPS (thru app or ski pass) --- to improve response times
Designation of high risk areas (thru vision API)
Pipeline of information from safety personal to customer -- dashboard and app
Architecture
What data is being ingested --> from where and how
Location data (latitude/longitude)
Weather data
Drone imaging data
Prioritization of data based on weather conditions
Localization thru GPS and visuals
Localization thru just GPS
Vision api - Microsoft Cognitive Service API
Hardware - industrial grade drones
Drone data of slopes in the valley
Categorize the off-slope areas by level of danger
Real-time skier location
Expansion to resort customer app
Key Stats
€ 10.000 per rescue
Vail resorts reinvested $113 million (2016)
50% reinvest is standard
360m skiers in world wide
2132 resorts worldwide
80% of biggest resorts in Alps (49)
Winter & Summer season (skiing, hiking)
US & Alps biggest
Beachhead market
Alps
Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland
155m skiers in the Alps
767 resorts
Alps region has same safety regulations for ski resorts