Country
RwandaYear Flights Began
2020Contact Organization
Phoenix-WingsEvidence 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 AidDrone 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