Phase 0 Technology Demonstration
Phase 1 Safety & Feasibility Testing
Phase 2 Measuring Effectiveness
Phase 3 Expanding Impact

Country

Senegal

Year Flights Began

2021

Contact Organization

RigiTech

Evidence Generated

Total # of successful flights

10

Max flight distance achieved

28 km

Type of flight permission secured

  • No permission required
  • VLoS
  • BVLos
  • Other – see full data set

Location of Flight Permission

  • Site specific permission
  • Broad geographic permission
  • Other – see full data set

Level of stakeholder engagement

  • No engagement needed
  • Engagement of regulatory bodies only
  • Stakeholders at landing and takeoff sites oriented
  • Community outreach campaign targeting takeoff and landing site and wider community

Max payload carried per flight

.5 kg

Maximum flight speed

130 km/h

Duration of flight permission

  • One-time
  • Limited duration
  • Unlimited duration
  • Other - see full data set

Results measured

  • Surveillance image
  • Benefits not evaluated
  • Transportation time
  • Product quality
  • Costs
  • Health worker impact
  • Environmental impact
  • Other – see full data set
  • Results not measured
  • Contact organization for more details

References to Findings

Related Project Phases

Implementation Details

Status of Project

Completed

Contact Person

David Rovira
davir@rigi.tech

Other Partners

PATH Senegal, Senegal Flying Labs

Payload

Vaccines, first aid kits

Geographic Scope

Flights from Foundiougne to Djirnda and Diamniadio health facilities

Funding Source

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Drone Technology

Drone Supplier

RigiTech

Model Name

RigiOne

Method of Flight

VTOL fixed wing

Propulsion

Electric motor

Power Source

Battery

Payload Capacity

2.0 kg
45 x 21 x 16 cm

Maximum flight time with full payload in still air

30 minutes

Radio Links

LTE (3G/4G), UHF radio

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery & collection

Are major repairs possible on-site?

Yes, with 3D printer