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Farther.
Smarter.
More.

50

KG PAYLOAD

1000

KM
RANGE

6hr

FLIGHT TIME

Pairing patented machine learning with heavy-lift drone technology, Ki (pronounced "key") is the solution for sustainable reforestation at scale.

Pairing patented machine learning with heavy-lift drone technology, Ki (pronounced "key") is the solution for sustainable reforestation at scale.

1
M SEEDS
PER FLIGHT

50

KG PAYLOAD

0

PILOTS

1000

KM RANGE

∞

SCALABLE

6

HR FLIGHT TIME

Accelerating reforestation with machine learning.

50
KG PAYLOAD
1000
KM RANGE
6hr
FLIGHT TIME
1M
SEEDS PER FLIGHT
0
PILOTS
∞
SCALABLE

Our software identifies ideal sites for seed dispersal, taking into account the optimal density and distribution pattern for the terrain to ensure every seed is in the right spot.

Innovation.
Transparency.
Change.

We commit to:
  • Report how many trees we plant and where we plant them
  • Share our successes and our failures and measure how we're improving over time
  • Partner with Indigenous groups and support their reforestation efforts
  • Hire locally and create new jobs in remote communities

Innovation.
Transparency.
Change.

We commit to:

Seed 20 hectares per hour

Reforestation
at scale

One Ki drone with two field operatives is as effective as thousands of treeplanters, without the access issues or health and safety concerns. This approach is cost competitive, and rapidly scalable.

Other drones
40,000
Seeds dispersed
per drone per day
Human Average
1,260
Saplings planted
per day
4,500,000
Seeds dispersed
per drone per day
Human Average
1,260
Saplings planted
per day
Other drones
40,000
Seeds dispersed
per drone per day
4,500,000
Seeds dispersed
per drone per day
1000 km
Range

Distance is no obstacle.

Ki’s 1000 km range and 1 million seed capacity means no site is too distant or dangerous. Our pilotless drones fly beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) to seed areas up to 6 hours away from the nearest road.

Distance is no obstacle.

KiDrone’s 1000 km range and 1 million seed capacity means no site is too distant or dangerous. Our pilotless drones fly beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) to seed areas up to 6 hours away from the nearest road.

1000 km
Range

Distance is no obstacle.

Ki’s 1000 km range and 1 million seed capacity means no site is too distant or dangerous. Our pilotless drones fly beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS) to seed areas up to 6 hours away from the nearest road.

1000 km
Range

A team on a mission.

The world’s forests are being cleared faster than they’re being replanted. We’re building proprietary technology to offset carbon emissions on a massive scale by reforesting the earth and fighting climate change.

The world’s forests are being cleared faster than they’re being replanted. We’re building proprietary technology to offset carbon emissions on a massive scale by reforesting the earth and fighting climate change.

Trevor Grant

Founder and CEO

Founder and CEO of Ki, Trevor is a lawyer in the construction and energy infrastructure industries with over 15 years experience. He has held Senior roles with companies such as Siemens, SunEdison and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. He is highly adept in commercial transactions globally, with project work in Canada, United States, Europe, India, China, Japan, South Korea, South America and the Middle East. 

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Nick Kadysh

Co-founder

With over a decade of experience as a Public Affairs and Regulatory expert, Nick Kadysh is the founder and CEO of PharmAla Biotech, a Toronto-based Life Sciences company focused on the manufacturing and development of MDMA and MDXX-class molecules. Prior to launching PharmAla in 2020, Nick led government relations and regulatory departments for many corporations, including acting as Head of Corporate Affairs for JUUL Labs, as Government Affairs & Public Policy Leader for General Electric Canada, and as Director of Public Affairs for Red Bull Canada. He has also worked as a policy advisor at the Parliament of Canada.

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Gabrielle Kaufmann

Co-founder

Gabrielle is a lawyer with 20 years’ experience in infrastructure and technology sectors including power generation and nuclear / R&D with a focus on innovation for safety, security, health, environment and clean energy technologies. She has extensive experience in large power generation infrastructure builds and was responsible for establishing the framework for the development, construction and operation of a first of it’s kind small modular nuclear reactor project.

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Fatima Mahmud

Scientific Advisor

Fatima Mahmud is an accomplished environmental scientist who holds an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Toronto and a BSc from the University of California, Berkeley. With expertise in research, data analysis, and project management, Fatima has contributed to many international collaborative research projects focusing on drone/UAV technology, aquatic/marine ecology, terrestrial ecology, and environmental conservation. Her communication skills and leadership experience have enabled her to excel in her work, secure partnerships, and manage projects in various roles. Overall, she is driven by a strong sense of purpose and a desire to make a positive impact in the field of environmental conservation and sustainability, utilizing her extensive knowledge and dedication to research.

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Kevin Burke

Technical Advisor

Kevin is a technology leader with experience building teams and products alike and bringing them to market. He brings deep, practical knowledge of agile practices in software product development, combined with operational efficiency consulting spanning over fifteen years, selling products and services to public and private sector clients. He brings a driven and motivated passion for projects that will improve the world around him, seeking measurable results and real value.

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Diyaa Al Arbid

Senior Lab Technician

Diyaa Al Arbid is a scientific researcher with a bachelor’s degree in Life Science, specializing in Human Biology from the University of Toronto. With four years of experience in environmental and ecology laboratories, he has developed expertise in research methodologies, data analysis, and experimental design. Additionally, he spent two years in clinical research, contributing to patient-focused studies at hospitals across the Greater Toronto Area, including Scarborough Health Network and St. Michael’s Hospital. With a passion for scientific discovery, Diyaa is dedicated to advancing research that connects human health and environmental science, striving to make a meaningful impact through his work.

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