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Description

Dr.One is a scalable VTOL UAV system designed for medical supply delivery in developing countries, particularly for community-based healthcare systems in remote areas. It can carry up to 2kg payload over distances up to 100km. The system uses low-cost components and open-source electronics, with a focus on safety, ease of use, and local production capabilities. Key features include vertical takeoff and landing, minimal moving parts, and compatibility with mobile phone interfaces for control.

About the Company

Drones For Development

A social venture developing Dr.One, a drone system designed to improve healthcare access in developing countries by transporting medical supplies to remote areas using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Core Information

Product class
Enterprise Professional
Platform category
VTOL Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Delivery/Logistics
Name
Dr.One
Release status
Prototype

Performance & Dimensions

Max payload (kg)
2
Max flight distance (km)
100

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Aluminum Carbon fiber
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Not specified

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Payload bay
Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Return-to-home (RTH)
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Control link types
LTE/4G
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
MAVLink support
Video downlink type
Not specified
Video downlink resolution
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Rural Mountainous Forested
Takeoff/landing methods
VTOL
VTOL capable
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Export control status
Not specified
Remote ID compliance
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft
Price notes
Target cost not to exceed a decent motor bike, configuration-dependent pricing
Shipping restrictions
Focus on developing countries, particularly Ghana
Availability status
Made-to-order