Proof of concept to transport COVID-19 testing kits

Total # of successful flights

40

Max flight distance achieved

20 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

6 kg

Maximum flight speed

138 km/h

Duration of flight permission

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

Results measured

• Surveillance image
• Benefits not evaluated
• 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

• Blog 1
• Blog 2

Related Project Phases

Status of Project

Completed

Contact Person

Alex Brown
alex@skyports.net

Other Partners

Argyll & Bute Health & Social Care Partnership, Soarizon by Thales, Wingcopter

Payload

COVID-19 testing kits, personal protective equipment (PPE) and other medical equipment

Geographic Scope

Lorn & Islands Hospital (Oban) to and from Mull & Iona Community Hospital (Isle of Mull), Scotland

Funding Source

Self-funded