Country
MalawiYear Flights Began
2021Contact Organization
VillageReachEvidence Generated
Total # of successful flights
749
# of Months of Sustained Flights
6
Average # of Flights Per Month Carrying Payload
125
Average Flight Distance Achieved
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
Average Payload Carried per Flight
kg
Average Flight Speed
km/h
Estimated Population Served By Flight Operations
Duration of flight permission
- One-time
- Limited duration
- Unlimited duration
- Other - see full data set
Results measured
- Operational costs
- Supply chain performance
- Operations and financing models
- Health outcomes or impact
References to Findings
Related Project Phases
Implementation Details
Status of Project
Ongoing
Contact Person
Olivier Defawe
olivier.defawe@villagereach.org
Other Partners
Malawi Ministry of Health, Malawi District Health Offices, Swoop Aero
Payload
Lab samples, immunization products, essential medicines, COVID-19 tests and vaccines, emergency medicines
Geographic Scope
2 drone hubs in Nsanje & Chikwawa districts supplying 32 health facilities
Funding Source
Focusing PhilanthropyDrone Technology
Drone Supplier
Swoop Aero
Model Name
Kookaburra
Method of Flight
VTOL fixed wing
Propulsion
Electric motor
Power Source
Battery
Payload Capacity
Maximum flight time with full payload in still air
minutes
Radio Links
Satcom
Delivery method
Landing
Role
Delivery & collection
Are major repairs possible on-site?
Yes, with 3D printer
