Drones for Health project

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

• Blog
• Press Release

Related Project Phases

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