Country
RwandaYear Flights Began
2020Contact Organization
WingcopterEvidence Generated
Total # of successful flights
12
Max flight distance achieved
37.6 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
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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
4.5 kg
Maximum flight speed
90 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
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References to Findings
Related Project Phases
Implementation Details
Payload
Simulated medical products
Geographic Scope
Hub at beach of Lake Kivu to an island in Lake Kivu
Funding Source
Drone Technology
Drone Supplier
Wingcopter
Model Name
178 Heavy Lift
Method of Flight
VTOL fixed wing
Propulsion
Electric motor
Power Source
Battery
Payload Capacity
6.0 kg
178 x 132 x 52 cm
Maximum flight time with full payload in still air
22.5 minutes
Radio Links
LTE (3G/4G)
Delivery method
Winch
Role
Delivery only
Are major repairs possible on-site?
No, must be sent out or materials sent in