Overview
- DeepForest Technologies is a pioneering startup that's changing the landscape of forest management through innovative drone technology.
- The company was founded on March 30, 2022, by CEO Masanori Onishi (大西 信徳).
- It is headquartered in the International Science Innovation Building at Kyoto University, Japan.
- The company has recently secured approximately 200 million yen in a Series A funding round. This substantial investment underscores the potential of their groundbreaking forest analysis software.
Features
- Software for analyzing forest information from commercially available drones
- Deep learning algorithms for tree analysis
- User-friendly interface accessible to non-experts
- Comprehensive data on forest conditions
- DF SCANNER: Advanced Forest Analysis Software
-Analyzes forest information such as tree size and tree species from UAV data
-Enables anyone to observe and quantify forest conditions
-Provides numerical insights into current forest status and value
-Identifies pest and disease infested tree
- DF LAT: LiDAR Data Processing Software
-Generates detailed topographic maps and canopy height data
-Creates 5cm resolution DSM/DTM from LiDAR drone data
-Detects ground areas under tree cover
-Identifies working paths and microtopography in forests
Solvable Problems
- Inefficient forest monitoring and management
- Biodiversity loss
- Tropical deforestation
- Limited access to forest data for conservation efforts
Use Cases
- Forestry efficiency improvement
- Carbon absorption assessment
- Biodiversity conservation
- Environmental problem-solving
- Credit generation for carbon neutrality goals
