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

Country

Botswana

Year Flights Began

2021

Contact Organization

Avy

Evidence Generated

Total # of successful flights

22

Max flight distance achieved

47 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

125 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

Ongoing

Contact Person

Manon Taylor
Manon@avy.eu

Other Partners

Botswana International University of Science and Technology, UNFPA, Botswana Ministry of Health and Wellness

Payload

Simulated samples

Geographic Scope

From Palapye (BIUST drone port) to four health facilities

Funding Source

UNFPA

Drone Technology

Drone Supplier

Avy

Model Name

Aera

Method of Flight

VTOL fixed wing

Propulsion

Electric motor

Power Source

Battery

Payload Capacity

1.5 kg
15.5 x 23 x .65 cm

Maximum flight time with full payload in still air

55 minutes

Radio Links

LTE (3G/4G) and Satcom

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery, collection, video and multispectral imagery

Are major repairs possible on-site?

No, must be sent out or materials sent in