Country
VanuatuYear Flights Began
2019Contact Organization
UNICEFEvidence Generated
Total # of successful flights
27
# of Months of Sustained Flights
3
Average # of Flights Per Month Carrying Payload
9
Average Flight Distance Achieved
36.5 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
Average Payload Carried per Flight
2.9 kg
Average Flight Speed
73 km/h
Estimated Population Served By Flight Operations
24,000
Duration of flight permission
- One-time
- Limited duration
- Unlimited duration
- Other - see full data set
Results measured
- Operations and financing models
- Health outcomes or impact
- Operational costs
- Supply chain performance
References to Findings
Related Project Phases
Implementation Details
Status of Project
Completed
Contact Person
Tautvydas Juskauskas
tjuskauskas@unicef.org
Other Partners
Vanuatu Ministry of Health and Civil Aviation Authority
Payload
Vaccines and medical equipment
Geographic Scope
Erromango and Pentecost Islands
Funding Source
The Global Fund, UNICEF, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) innovationXchangeDrone Technology
Drone Supplier
Wingcopter
Model Name
178 Heavy Lift
Method of Flight
VTOL fixed wing
Propulsion
Electric motor
Power Source
Battery
Payload Capacity
6.0 kg
103 x 87 x 57 cm
Maximum flight time with full payload in still air
22.5 minutes
Radio Links
LTE (3G/4G) and UHF radio
Delivery method
Winch
Role
Delivery only
Are major repairs possible on-site?
No, must be sent out or materials sent in