South African National Blood Service (SANBS)

Total # of successful flights

50

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

1.2 kg

Maximum flight speed

70 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

Related Project Phases

Status of Project

Ongoing

Contact Person

Claudia Steinhoff
csteinhoff@quantum-systems.com

Other Partners

SANBS

Payload

Blood

Geographic Scope

South Africa, Johannesburg – Rural Areas (Various)

Funding Source

SANBS (NPO) w/ Board Approval