In an increasingly interconnected world, industries depend on timely, accurate intelligence to navigate supply chains, markets, and security challenges. As global complexities grow, businesses and governments need clear, data-driven insights to make confident decisions.

Earth-i, a UK-based satellite data analytics company and Planet Platform Partner, is on a mission to deliver cost-effective, high-value geospatial intelligence at scale. By harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and Planet high-temporal satellite imagery, Earth-i simplifies complexity — empowering commercial, government, and defense sectors with actionable insights to monitor and analyze geographically dispersed assets like never before.

Bridging Data and Intelligence

Earth-i specializes in using Planet near-daily satellite imagery to provide actionable intelligence for clients in commodities, finance, and government sectors. Their proprietary AI models process vast amounts of data to detect changes in infrastructure, track natural resource extraction, and monitor industrial activity. This level of insight provides clients with accurate, up-to-date information to help them make strategic decisions.

AI, encompassing machine learning, computer vision, and neural networks, is transforming the way organizations extract actionable insights from satellite data. “We’re now able to answer questions that historically we haven’t been able to answer at a scale, a speed, and a cost that our customers can afford,” says Charles Davis, CEO of Earth-i.

One of Earth-i’s core strengths is its ability to automate monitoring at an unprecedented scope. Their AI-powered analytics allow clients to track critical assets remotely, reducing the need for expensive and time-consuming on-the-ground inspections.

Delivering Market Insights With Global Coverage

Leveraging Planet high-frequency satellite data, Earth-i actively monitors over 1,500 areas of interest every day, offering clients an unbiased and quantitative understanding of how critical infrastructure, industrial sites, and natural resources evolve over time.

A key area of focus is the monitoring of mineral supply chains. Earth-i tracks the production of essential materials such as nickel, steel, titanium dioxide, sulfuric acid, and copper. Their data-driven insights provide investment managers, hedge funds, and commodity traders a 30- to 90-day leading indicator of production levels worldwide. By analyzing operational activity at over 200 copper smelters, for example, Earth-i enables its clients to anticipate supply fluctuations and market shifts before they become widely known.

Expanding Capabilities With New Satellite Sensors

Looking ahead, Earth-i sees even greater potential in combining AI with new satellite technologies. “The trends in AI continue to develop year on year, allowing us to unlock significantly more value from Planet’s data,” says Davis.

The introduction of Planet’s next-generation Pelican and Tanager constellations — designed to offer up to 30 cm high-resolution imagery and advanced hyperspectral capabilities — will allow Earth-i to provide even deeper insights. These innovations will enhance their ability to detect subtle changes in industrial output, environmental conditions, and infrastructure development, further strengthening their value proposition to clients.

The Future of AI-Driven Intelligence

With the power of AI and Planet satellite data, Earth-i is redefining market intelligence, helping businesses and governments navigate an ever-changing world with greater clarity and confidence. As new satellite technologies emerge, Earth-i remains committed to delivering cutting-edge insights that help clients to stay ahead of the curve.

By combining Earth-i’s advanced AI analytics with Planet Earth observation data, we empower industries with deeper insights and greater transparency — proving that together, we can unlock a more informed view of the world. To showcase the power of this partnership, Planet invited Earth-i to participate in the Planet AI Symposium event in January 2025. We brought together industry experts, Planet leaders, and partners to explore how AI and Earth observation are building a more sustainable and resilient world.

Watch the video of Earth-i’s CEO Charles Davis to learn more: