Netherlands invented a drone that plants 100,000 trees per day — guided by AI
In the forests of the Netherlands, where rewilding and climate repair efforts are accelerating, scientists have created an autonomous drone that acts like a digital gardener. Capable of planting over 100,000 seeds daily, this AI-guided drone uses terrain mapping, soil sensors, and precision seed cannons to reforest landscapes faster than any human crew.
Equipped with 3D lidar and spectrometers, the drone surveys the terrain from above, calculates ideal planting spots based on humidity, slope, and species diversity, then descends in bursts to inject seeds with biodegradable pods. It works rain or shine — day or night — and can plant up to 10 hectares per hour.
The system has already been deployed in parts of Africa, Asia, and Northern Europe — especially in areas ravaged by wildfires or logging. Unlike manual planting, the drone selects diverse native species to prevent monoculture and ensure ecosystem health. Its algorithms even avoid animal paths and water routes to preserve natural balance.
Early results show a 75% germination rate — far above previous drone planting attempts. By 2030, the developers hope to deploy swarms of these drones globally, replanting over 1 billion trees per year.
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