Country
NetherlandsYear Flights Began
2020Contact Organization
Medical Drone Service (MDS); issued by ANWB and PostNLEvidence Generated
Total # of successful flights
322
Max flight distance achieved
48 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
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
- Contact organization for more details
References to Findings
Related Project Phases
Implementation Details
Status of Project
Ongoing
Contact Person
Other Partners
ANWB Medical Air Assistance, PostNL, Sanquin, Erasmus MC, Isala, Certe
Payload
Blood, medications, diagnostic samples
Geographic Scope
Flights between Isala and Meppel, Rotterdam and Sealand, North Netherlands and Wadsea islands
Funding Source
MDSDrone Technology
Drone Supplier
Avy
Model Name
Aera
Method of Flight
VTOL fixed wing
Propulsion
Electric motor
Power Source
Battery
Payload Capacity
1.5 kg
15.5 x 23 x .65 cm
Maximum flight time with full payload in still air
55 minutes
Radio Links
LTE (3G/4G) and Satcom
Delivery method
Landing
Role
Delivery, collection, video and multispectral imagery
Are major repairs possible on-site?
No, must be sent out or materials sent in