In 2023, wildfires significantly impacted the City of Kelowna, leaving officials in urgent need of assessing the damage and providing timely updates to residents. Traditional satellite imagery proved ineffective due to heavy smoke, low resolution, and long procurement times. To overcome these challenges, the city partnered with Spexi, utilizing its advanced drone network to quickly capture high-resolution aerial images. Within a single day, Spexi successfully mapped 440 acres, delivering critical data to city officials in just 12 hours.
In response to the devastating wildfires in Kelowna, the city turned to Spexi for a fast and reliable damage assessment solution. By activating the Spexi Network, drones captured detailed aerial images despite smoke interference, providing a more effective alternative to traditional satellite imagery. This real-time data allowed city officials to assess the impact quickly and deliver crucial updates to residents, ensuring a more informed and coordinated response to the disaster.
Image Resolution Up to 2.8cm oblique images captured at 80m
Area Covered 440 acres
Total Spexigons Completed 20
Speed of Data Capture 1 Day
Speed of Data Delivery Delivered within 12 hours of capture
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Spexi provides on-demand, high-quality, and standardized aerial imagery at scale using local drone pilots. Offering affordable sub-3cm resolution and customizable frequency, Spexi enables companies to access fresh data anytime, without the need for specialized training. It’s the fastest growing and largest standardized ultra-high resolution drone imagery network with over 1.1M acres imaged in 2024 alone.
