Drones could plant one billion trees a year

The drones will first fly over a possible reseeding site, scouting to determine its potential, then fly a second pass just a few meters off the ground to drop pre-germinated seeds. The seeds are coated in a hydrogel that provides nutrients for the growing plant.

The company estimates drone reforestation can be performed at about 15 per cent the cost of more traditional reforestation operations.

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