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

Country

Italy

Year Flights Began

2020

Contact Organization

Rigi Technologies

Evidence Generated

Total # of successful flights

5

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

1 kg

Maximum flight speed

100 km/h

Duration of flight permission

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

Results measured

  • 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
david@rigi.tech

Other Partners

Leonardo Aviation, Telespazio, OPBG, ENAC, ENAV

Payload

Dummy payload

Geographic Scope

Take-off and landing in OPBG Santa Marinella and OPBG Palidoro. Cruise over the Mediterranean Sea, 50 m AMSL, 2 km to the coast.

Funding Source

Private Funding

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)

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery & collection

Are major repairs possible on-site?

Yes, with 3D printer