Kite (TM)

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Public Sector Agencies, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Kite^TM has a registered partnership with the Australian aerospace business, quick step. The partner organization offers Swoop Aero with engineering and manufacturing services.

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Nuuva V300, MamaBird, Ambulance Drone, Wings for Aid, Drones for Development Dr.One, Matternet M2, Vayu Drones, and Zipline.

Regions

Worldwide

Manufacturing/Building Method

Unknown

Intellectural Property Type

Trademark

User Provision Model

This product is distributed by the manufacturer.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The Kite^TM Drone is designed to transport a max. payload of 5 kg along 130 km with a max. speed of 200 kph. It is guaranteed to be easy and fast to change the cargo configuration and batteries. In addition to the aircraft, the manufacturer also offers a complete control software with features such as obstacle avoidance, communication redundancy, flight route planning, and integrated multiple drone control.

Technical Support

Provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

There is not a specified Lifecycle, however, the Kite model is based on a previous model from the same manufacturer which registers up to 10000 flights.

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer guarantees that batteries and role equipment can be changed under 30 seconds. The software can handle multiple drones simultaneously.

Vetted Performance Status

No third-party organization has tested this product, but 15000 flights have already been successfully performed by the manufacturer.

Safety

Poor communication during autonomous operation can cause possible hazards. The manufacturer ensures safe operation through multiple communication links. The aircraft is also equipped with an advanced obstacle avoidance system to keep the skies safe.

Complementary Technical Systems

None

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Kite from swoop aero is currently going through a certification process by The Australians organization Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) in collaboration with The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Evaluation methods

Unknown

Other Information

2022 A/AA excellence in Innovation Award Awarded Kite Swoop Aero for the Kite ™ recognizing their technological innovation.

More information on the product are contained in the following article;

1. Quickstep announces strategic supply agreement with swoop aero

2. Swoop Aero’s Kite: Next Level Air Logistics Platform