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We aim to increase the world's forest volume and biodiversity by planting 1 tree seed in every second with the ecoDrones.
For millions of years, birds have been increasing the world’s forest volume by carrying seeds. We designed ecoDrones inspired by this process.
ecoDrone aims to increase the world's forest volume and biodiversity by delivering seeds to hard-to-reach areas.
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SEED BALL PLANTING
ecoDrones were developed by ecording to enable them to operate autonomously even in the most difficult area.
With the Re-Sense module developed for ecoDrones, data collected from work fields with sensors and cameras are analyzed with machine learning. Thus, planting and monitoring processes are carried out based on data.
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MILLIONS OF LIVES!
During the processing of the seeds, we work with women affected by the climate crisis and provide an additional source of income for them.
We aimed to protect the seeds from harsh conditions by covering them with a mixture of substances such as clay and minerals.
By working with more than 40 female producers in more than 3 regions, we both protect nature and support women's employment.
After the planting, images taken from the operation sites with high-resolution cameras are processed and analyzed with machine learning. Thus, the task areas are monitored using the power of technology.
The reforestation work we do with ecoDrones consists of four basic steps.
Ar-Ge çalışmalarımızdan, bugüne kadarki çıktılarımıza kadar teknik ormanlaştırma ve biyoçeşitlilik eforlarımıza ilişkin bilgi almak için ormanlaştırma sayfamızı ziyaret edin.
SEEDS PLANTED
FLIGHT HOURS
KM² REFORESTED AREA
You can browse frequently asked questions for your questions.
ecoDrones are unmanned aerial vehicles that support forestation and biodiversity studies by shooting seeds and seed balls primarily in hard-to-reach areas against the global climate crisis.
ecoDrone can operate in tough conditions, lift heavy weights, and perform autonomous tasks because it is developed by ecording’s technology team in Turkey.
“Seed balls” are balls made from a mixture of clay, humus-rich soil, and various minerals that are beneficial for seed germination. They are used to protect seeds from extreme cold, heat, wind, and being eaten by forest animals during the natural germination process with minimal intervention in the soil. Seed balls create a suitable environment inside them for seed germination, regardless of external temperature and humidity conditions. Studies conducted by various organizations have found that some types of pests can have negative impacts on germination rates as high as 40%.
Climate change disproportionately affects rural communities. Groups that rely on agriculture and livestock as their livelihoods are directly impacted by the crisis, leading to income inequality. Seed balls are developed using special materials, and training is provided to women living in villages near the targeted planting areas. After the training, the seed balls produced by the women are purchased by ecording. This helps to provide income for the groups most affected by climate change, while also working together to combat the crisis.
“Seed balls” are created by coating seeds with a mixture of clay, dust fertilizers, various minerals, and forest soil from the planting area, and then forming them into small balls about the size of a misket. They are then stored in cold storage at a constant temperature until planting time, and then placed in the soil in the mapped areas with ecoDrones.
ecording, in partnership with the General Directorate of Forests and the Faculty of Forestry at Artvin Çoruh University, has started R&D studies on afforestation and biodiversity using ecoDrones for direct seeding in four regions of Turkey with 8 different seed types. In order to maximize the survival potential of the seeds used in the seeding studies with ecoDrones, preferred seed types with strong dissemination potential that are suitable for the regional ecosystem are prioritized in seed selection for both seeding and planting methods.
ecording has been carrying out R&D studies on afforestation and biodiversity using ecoDrones to directly sow seeds in Turkey’s 4 regions with 8 different seed types with the support of the Forest General Directorate and in partnership with the Artvin Çoruh University Forest Faculty. In the sowing studies carried out within the scope of the research plan, the germination rates of seed balls have ranged between a minimum average of 9% – 16% so far. The goal of these R&D studies is to increase the minimum germination rate of seed balls to 30.3% or higher by 2027.
