Hala Systems and Planet: A Partnership for Civilian Protection

In conflict zones around the world, the protection of civilians and assets is a critical challenge. Hala Systems, a technology company specializing in innovative solutions for early warning and civilian protection, is at the forefront of addressing this issue. 

Hala Systems, with the support of Planet imagery, is creating a resilient, data-informed future for civilian protection in conflict zones. By integrating advanced technology and reliable data, they are making significant strides in reducing harm and increasing security for vulnerable communities around the world.

Hala Systems’ Mission and Partnership with Planet

Hala Systems’ mission is to save lives before, during, and after conflict through advanced solutions that provide reliable, structured data to decision makers. “For us, decision makers are civilians,” says Alexander Lee, Director for Activity-Based Intelligence at Hala Systems. “To reduce risks to people living in dangerous areas, we use technology to bring structured, trustworthy data to those who need it,” Lee elaborated. 

One of the key technologies for Hala Systems is satellite imagery from Planet. With PlanetScope, SkySat Archive, and Tile Views, Hala Systems builds comprehensive pictures of conflict zones, combining data from proprietary sensors with high-frequency satellite imagery to understand and predict events.

“Our primary mission is to save civilian lives in war zones. We start with a fundamental problem: How do we get good quality information into the hands of those who need it? People need to make decisions based on reliable data,” added Lee.

The integration of Planet imagery with Hala System’s data from proprietary sensors creates a robust system for monitoring and early warning. This system has proven invaluable in situations where traditional media cannot provide timely information. “Now, as a Planet Partner, we [Hala Systems] leverage Planet’s constellation of satellites to build comprehensive pictures in conflict zones,” said Lee.

One notable example of the impact of this partnership is the monitoring of a refugee camp in a war zone during a communications blackout. Rumors about the camp’s status abounded, but with frequent satellite imagery from Planet, Hala Systems could validate ground reports and ultimately document the activities happening at the inaccessible  camp. “Satellite imagery captured very frequently allowed us to see changes happening in and around the refugee camp, validating what we were hearing from the ground,” Lee recounts.

A Collaborative and Forward-Looking Partnership

Over the years, Hala Systems has found Planet to be a genuine, responsive partner aligned with real-world problems faced by its customers. “We’ve genuinely found that Planet increasingly is very in step and in synchronization with the problems that its partners and customers face,” says Lee. “We’re very happy today that we’re on this tremendous journey with Planet, working increasingly closer together to deliver insights to those who really need them.”

As far as the future goes, Hala Systems is now working on building new solutions and expanding their use cases, aimed at government defense and security teams. “We are planning to increase our remote monitoring capacity and capabilities by improving our end-to-end workflows,” says Alex. “We aim to provide even quicker insights to field offices and other end users, enabling faster assessments and better support for civilians.”

Watch the accompanying video to hear more from Alexander Lee on how this partnership is transforming lives: