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

Country

Denmark

Year Flights Began

2020

Contact Organization

University of Southern Denmark

Evidence Generated

Total # of successful flights

3

Max flight distance achieved

15 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

0.1 kg

Maximum flight speed

45 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

Dylan Cawthorne
dyca@mmmi.sdu.dk

Other Partners

Payload

Simulated medical samples (blood, spinal fluid, etc.)

Geographic Scope

Airport test field in Denmark

Funding Source

University of Southern Denmark

Drone Technology

Drone Supplier

University of Southern Denmark

Model Name

HealthDrone Fixed Wing

Method of Flight

Fixed wing

Propulsion

Electric motor

Power Source

Battery

Payload Capacity

0.1 kg
12 x 12 x 3 cm

Maximum flight time with full payload in still air

45 minutes

Radio Links

UHF radio

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery only

Are major repairs possible on-site?

Yes, flights conducted near production lab