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Skytek’s Revolutionary AI System Delivers Rapid, Real-Time Damage Assessments

Skytek’s Revolutionary AI System Delivers Rapid, Real-Time Damage Assessments for Insurers After Hurricane Helene

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which recently ravaged coastal areas, Skytek’s cutting-edge machine learning system has proven essential in delivering rapid, accurate damage assessments to assist (re)insurance companies. With its advanced algorithms and real-time satellite imagery, Skytek’s system was able to provide critical loss data just two days after the storm passed, enabling insurers to quickly evaluate the extent of property damage and begin
recovery efforts.

Skytek’s innovative approach, built on its expertise in space technology and satellite data and machine learning analysis, transformed the way damage assessments were handled during Hurricane Helene. The system not only compared pre-and post-storm satellite images to estimate losses but also provided precise evaluations by incorporating real-time data, distinguishing actual damage from theoretical models. This was crucial for insurers, who previously relied on slower and less accurate traditional methods.

Key areas impacted by Hurricane Helene included Keaton Beach, Cedar Island, and the surrounding coastal communities, which bore the brunt of the storm’s powerful winds and storm surges. In these regions, Skytek’s system provided critical insights into the scale of the destruction, pinpointing areas with the most severe damage. By leveraging high-resolution satellite imagery and machine learning algorithms, Skytek offered insurers and local authorities a detailed understanding of property losses and infrastructure damage in these hardest-hit areas, enabling swift mobilization of recovery resources.

Number of damaged properties distributed by category, associated with hurricane Helene in Keaton Beach, Cedar Island, and the surrounding coastal communities.
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Figure 2: High-resolution imagery was acquired for August 12th, 2024, for Keaton Beach, Florida, USA.

Figure 3 – High-resolution imagery was acquired for September 28th, 2024, for Keaton Beach, Florida, USA, with damage results overlayed.

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Figure 4 – Pre-event imagery of Cedar Island, on August 12th, 2024.

Figure 5 – Post-event imagery of Cedar Island on September 28th, 2024.

The success of Skytek’s system during Hurricane Helene underscores the company’s role in revolutionising disaster response in the insurance sector. With the added ability to quickly export real damage detection data into insurers’ existing modelling systems, Skytek ensures a seamless integration that allows insurers to efficiently calculate financial losses. This combination of speed, accuracy, and integration demonstrates the system’s potential to mitigate both the financial and operational impacts of future natural disasters.
About Skytek

Skytek is a leading provider of intelligent software solutions for aerospace and critical industries. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, Skytek empowers professionals with intuitive and reliable tools to ensure safety, efficiency, and success in complex environments.

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Bruna Nunes

Marketing Communications Manager

Email: Bruna.Nunes@skytek.com

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