Phase 0 Technology Demonstration
Phase 1 Safety & Feasibility Testing
Phase 2 Measuring Effectiveness
Phase 3 Expanding Impact

Country

South Africa

Year Flights Began

2019

Contact Organization

Quantum-Systems

Evidence Generated

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

Related Project Phases

Implementation Details

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

Drone Technology

Drone Supplier

Quantum-Systems

Model Name

Tron

Method of Flight

VTOL fixed wing

Propulsion

Electric motor

Power Source

Battery

Payload Capacity

2.0 kg
24.9 x 8.7 x 9.7 cm

Maximum flight time with full payload in still air

60 minutes

Radio Links

UHF radio

Delivery method

Landing

Role

Delivery only

Are major repairs possible on-site?

No, must be sent out or materials sent in