Mapflow

Mapflow operates as a geospatial intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence to automate the analysis of satellite and aerial imagery. The company provides tools that identify and classify geographic features, transforming raw image data into actionable vector data for various industries.

The platform serves a diverse client base, including organizations in urban planning, disaster risk assessment, forestry management, agriculture, utilities, and telecommunications. Its business model is primarily Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), offering paid subscriptions and a pay-as-you-go credit system for using its processing power. Enterprise clients can opt for dedicated cloud instances or on-premise deployment for enhanced security and customization. Revenue is generated from these subscriptions, credit purchases, and custom AI model development for specific use cases, such as detecting swimming pools.

Mapflow's core offering is a suite of AI-powered tools accessible via a web application, an API for integration into third-party software, and a dedicated plugin for the popular open-source QGIS software. The platform can automatically extract features like building footprints (including 3D attributes), road networks, agricultural field boundaries, construction sites, and forest classifications from high-resolution satellite imagery. Users can process imagery from major providers like Mapbox and MAXAR or upload their own GeoTIFF files, including drone imagery. The system is designed for large-scale processing, significantly reducing the manual effort and time typically required for cartographic digitization and spatial data analysis.

Keywords: geospatial intelligence, satellite imagery analysis, AI mapping, remote sensing, object detection, feature extraction, earth observation, GIS plugin, QGIS, cartography automation, vector data, building footprint extraction, agricultural mapping, construction monitoring, forestry analysis, geospatial API, Geoalert, automated mapping