Agriculture
June 29, 2024
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Updated on June 28, 2024
·Created on November 23, 2022
Kite is an FAA certified drone for logistics application in urban settings.
KiteTM is a drone and logistic system with a software that includes flight route planning, grounds control tools, and redundancy in the communication with the aircraft through satellite, internet, and other links. This product is intended to be applied in logistics and delivery solutions in urban settings and in regions with aerial access.
Target SDGs
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Public Sector Agencies, NGOs
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
KiteTM 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.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Unknown
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
This product is distributed by the manufacturer.
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Devices/Products delivered
Medical supplies and other cargo.
Maximum payload dimensions (LxWxH, m)
Not specified
Maximum payload mass (kg)
5 kg
Maximum speed (kph)
200 kph
Radius of Transport (km)
130 km
Design Specifications
The KiteTM 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
None
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
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