Vayu Drones

Target SDGs

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Public Sector Agencies, NGOs

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Online through Vayu website

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Ambulance Drone, Matternet M2, Zipline, and Wing.

Countries

Madagascar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Peru

Manufacturing/Building Method

Unknown

Intellectural Property Type

Copyright

User Provision Model

Drones are directly sourced from Vayu offices or through their website.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

The drone is designed to carry a load of up to 23 kg and fly over a distance of up to 60 kilometers. It uses the hybrid UAV technology comprised of helicopter-style propellers attached to static plane-like wings allowing it to take off and land vertically. The drone rises and touches down in helicopter fashion allowing it to reach places not serviced by a runway.  The Vayu drone is capable of landing in parking lots, roofs and other flat surfaces. It is operated through a smartphone and is GPS-guided along predefined designated routes.

Technical Support

Provided by manufacturer

Replacement Components

Batteries

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The Vayu website states that the company was "founded with a particular mission around addressing the challenges of last-mile healthcare delivery for the poorest populations on earth, and along the way we are discovering other uses for this technology."

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

• The drone is trackable using the Iridium satellite network with two- way communication enhancing real-time change to flight paths for safety purposes.
• The payload container is integrated in the vehicle’s fuselage, with a built-in handle & lock, the latch mechanism secures the container in flight.
• The paths are predefined to meet the safety standards and avoid accidents.

Complementary Technical Systems

The drone comes with access to Iridium satellite network to enable two- way communication to enable tracking and making real-time change to flight paths.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Evaluation methods

Field testing

Other Information

Vayu is partnering with various health organizations, funding agencies and relief supply agencies to improve access to health facilities in the remote, hard to reach areas and disaster stricken areas.