Featured Resources
WEF Africa Debate: Drones and Africa’s Future
September 6, 2019
World Economic Forum
Drone technologies can leapfrog infrastructure gaps and improve lives. Some African countries are global leaders, while others lag behind. A new partnership is promoting consistent regulation to unlock their potential.
Launch of the UAS for Payload Delivery Evidence Generation Toolkit
September 26, 2019
VillageReach
Bi-directional drones to strengthen healthcare provision: experiences and lessons from Madagascar, Malawi and Senegal
July 31, 2019
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
This article presents the experiences from Madagascar, Malawi and Senegal, who are among a group of early adopters piloting the use of bi-directional transport drones for health systems in sub-Saharan Africa.
UAV Delivery Decision Tool
March 21, 2019
FHI 360
A tool for program planners, government officials, and others considering using UAVs to transport medical goods or laboratory samples in low- or middle-income countries.
Technical and Logistical Challenges Encountered During Test Flights in Malawi
May 22, 2019
Malawi Department of Civil Aviation
Interagency Supply Group - UAS Coordinating Body
The ISG Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) coordinating body is composed of seven major donor and international organization. Their mission is to supports Governments, country stakeholders, donors, technology and implementing partners to make more informed decisions about integrating UAS in supply chain systems to improve global health outcomes.
What Should You Deliver by Autonomous Aerial Systems? Tool for Determining Cost Effective Use Cases for AAVs.
January 31, 2019
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., Llamasoft
This tool estimates last mile (service delivery-level) transport and inventory cost implications of introducing AAVs.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Procurement Guide
July 1, 2018
USAID GHSC-PSM
Resource guide for the UAV procurement process for cargo application