Drone Seed Pods

Drone seed pods

growing Native forests

A new tool for restoring native forests

~50ha per day, per drone

10k pods per ha

Zero ground disturbance

ECT is developing a seed pod formulation and drone delivery system for cost efficient and fast native reforestation. The seed pods are being specially designed for a variety of New Zealand environments and to maximize seed germination and seedling survival in these specific environments. ECT are working with current project partners; Ahika Consulting, University of Otago, Department of Conservation and Te Uru Rākau.

How does it work?

1

Project area review
Site is reviewed for environment, soil type, tree species, predation and ground cover.
2

Seed Pod formulation
Formulation of the seed pod is bespoke per project site to maximise seed germination and seedling survival, based on the project area review data.
3

Seed Pod manufacturing
Seed Pods are manufactured in bulk according to the project site formulation.
4

Aerial application
Using pre-programmed heavy-lift drones, the seed pods are dispersed consistently across the project site at a rate of 1 per sqm.

Drone seed pods

growing Native forests

A new tool for restoring native forests

~50ha per day, per drone

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10k pods per ha

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Zero ground disturbance

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How does it work?

1

Project area review

2

Seed Pod formulation

3

Seed Pod manufacturing

4

Aerial application

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