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

Country

Rwanda

Year Flights Began

2020

Contact Organization

Phoenix-Wings

Evidence Generated

Total # of successful flights

11

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

8 kg

Maximum flight speed

80 km/h

Duration of flight permission

  • One-time
  • Limited duration
  • Unlimited duration
  • Other - see full data set

Results measured

  • 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

Jian Wang
jian.wang@phoenix-wings.de

Other Partners

African Drone Forum

Payload

Simulated blood products

Geographic Scope

Karongi drone port to Bugarura island

Funding Source

World Bank and UK Aid

Drone Technology

Drone Supplier

Phoenix-Wings

Model Name

Manta Ray SR

Method of Flight

VTOL fixed wing

Propulsion

Electric motor

Power Source

Battery

Payload Capacity

10.0 kg
39.5 x 36.5 x 21 cm

Maximum flight time with full payload in still air

45 minutes

Radio Links

UHF radio

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery & collection

Are major repairs possible on-site?

No, must be sent out or materials sent in