Country
United StatesYear Flights Began
2021Contact Organization
VayuEvidence Generated
Total # of successful flights
2
Max flight distance achieved
300 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
5 kg
Maximum flight speed
108 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
Weights
Geographic Scope
Continuous loop at a test field in rural Michigan
Funding Source
Self fundedDrone Technology
Drone Supplier
Vayu
Model Name
G1
Method of Flight
VTOL fixed wing
Propulsion
Hybrid
Power Source
Battery & Petrol
Payload Capacity
5.0 kg
22.6 x 22.2 x 14 cm
Maximum flight time with full payload in still air
480 minutes
Radio Links
LTE (3G/4G), Satcom
Delivery method
Landing
Role
Delivery & collection
Are major repairs possible on-site?
No, must be sent out or materials sent in