Video: Drones plant 40,000 trees a day to combat climate change

Combating climate change and biodiversity loss is a complex issue with significant implications for the future of humanity.

But what if there was a better way to solve this crisis?

With its swarms of drones, Australian startup AirSeed Technology has introduced a new way to grow 40,000 trees a day by shooting seeds from the sky.

The company and its incredible technology were featured on Wednesday in Euro Green News.

What does this unique innovation look like?

The new technology combines artificial intelligence with specially designed seeds for release that can be launched into the ground from above in the sky.

The company says it is 25 times more efficient in terms of speed and 80% in terms of savings compared to traditional seed cultivation methodologies.

How do these seed beads work?

According to the company's website, "The patented seed pods are a low-cost, low-impact solution for reforesting native species, in which the seeds are provided with complementary nutrients, minerals, and other additives, all of which are necessary for seedling development but may not be available in abundance in the soil at a site Farming".

Drones that shoot seed kernels fly in two rounds.

The first round of flights is conducted to identify the plant species specific to the site and establish the best planting pattern.

The seeds are packed with complementary nutrients, minerals and other additives (Air Seed Technology)

Data collection to determine flight plans

The data collected in the first step is then used to draw precise flight plans that the drones will follow. These plans also specify when to operate the seed capsules and when to release the seeds according to pre-determined geographic coordinates.

Once all the seeds have been planted, researchers continue to use drones to detect and evaluate change in plantings over time, count trees, and calculate biomass.

The company's website adds, "This helps in accurately monitoring and reporting growth rates, and ultimately ensuring the success of the reforestation or revegetation project."