Feasibility testing of blood and oxytocin transport – Vayu

Total # of successful flights

1

Max flight distance achieved

18 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

1.5 kg

Maximum flight speed

67.5 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
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References to Findings

• Research publication
• Report - community perceptions
• Business case
• Presentation

Related Project Phases

• Phase 1

Status of Project

Completed

Contact Person

Olivier Defawe
olivier.defawe@villagereach.org

Other Partners

Malawi Ministry of Health, Malawi Blood Transfusion Service, Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Board

Payload

Blood and oxytocin

Geographic Scope

MBTS Lilongwe to Area 25 Health Center

Funding Source

Grand Challenges Canada