Matternet M2

Target SDGs

Market Suggested Retail Price

$7,500.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

• - Matternet
• - Swiss Post

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Vayu Drones and Zipline.

Countries

Dominican Republic, Malawi, Switzerland

Manufacturing/Building Method

Matternet publishes their open source contributions on GitHub

Intellectural Property Type

Patent

User Provision Model

Product can be obtained through an order on the manufacturer's website.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

Specifications: The M2 is a multi-rotor type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle capable of flying up to 20 km with a 1 kg payload (without wind). The drone has a cruise speed of 10m/s and can carry a weight of up to 2 kg. It's additional features include automatic payload and battery exchange capability, intelligent routing and monitoring, precision landing and intuitive command and control.

Technical Support

Provided by a UAV-specialized technician if available in area of deployment. Support is otherwise provided by the manufacturer.

Replacement Components

Replacement components can only be obtained from the manufacturer

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The manufacturer aims to be able to deliver goods under 2kg over distances of up to 20 kilometers (12 miles) on a single battery charge 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles can cause injury or destroy property in case of a crash. The drone is therefore designed with a parachuteto ensure safe landing. It is also designed with encrypted communications, precision landing for additional safety.

Complementary Technical Systems

The logistics delivery system runs together with a Mercedes benz mini van to deliver goods to the user.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

The Swiss Federal Office for Civil Aviation (FOCA) has granted Matternet a certification allowing their delivery drones to fly autonomously over cities at any time of day or night.

Evaluation methods

Manufacturer cites weather perfomance, performance in GPS-denied environments, ‘sense and avoid’ as evaluation criteria. The drone has also been field tested in conjunction with Swiss post.

Other Information

Matternet press kit

Matternet founder Andreas Raptopoulos – TED talk