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

Country

Dominican Republic

Year Flights Began

2019

Contact Organization

Centro de Innovacion de Drones

Evidence Generated

Total # of successful flights

114

Max flight distance achieved

12 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

60 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

Completed

Contact Person

Orlando Perez Richiez
orlando@drones.org.do

Other Partners

National Health System, WeRobotics, DR Flying Labs, VillageReach

Payload

Essential medicines

Geographic Scope

Municipal Hospital to 2 rural health facilities in San Juan Province

Funding Source

Interamerican Development Bank, WeRobotics

Drone Technology

Drone Supplier

DJI

Model Name

M600 plus

Method of Flight

Multirotor

Propulsion

Electric motor

Power Source

Battery

Payload Capacity

3.0 kg
22 x 14 x 14 cm

Maximum flight time with full payload in still air

12 minutes

Radio Links

LTE (3G/4G)

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery & collection

Are major repairs possible on-site?

Yes, with 3D printer