Loc8

As sUAS programs expand around the globe, the volume of aerial imagery data collected grows exponentially. Unfortunately, there are few tools designed to analyze these terabytes of data captured by the growing squadron of drones.Loc8 is a patent-pending image scanning technology that analyzes the individual pixels in any JPEG formatted digital image by searching for color(s) that match a user-defined color palette. Once the defined pixel color(s) are detected in the scanned images, Loc8 reports the latitude, longitude, and altitude of the location of the detected item(s).Loc8 was initially developed to quickly and effectively scan digital images (still and video, RGB or thermal) collected during search and rescue (SAR) missions to look for missing persons or objects.After its initial launch, Loc8 has expanded the range of industries where our patent-pending image scanning software can provide mission-critical analytical capabilities. As part of Loc8's research and development strategy, we have affiliated with several colleges where Loc8 has been incorporated into courses and research projects. To date, the courses and projects cover search and rescue, law enforcement, criminal investigations, crime scene analysis, public safety operations, emergency management, debris field mapping, wildlife population surveying, precision agricultural management, and utility infrastructure inspections. The educational institutions include Purdue University - School of Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Warren Community College - Criminal Justice Program, and Texas State University - Forensic Anthropology Research Facility.