Norway is about to have access to the longest range delivery drones in the world.

‍What’s happening:‍

• Drone company Aviant is getting ready to launch the world’s longest distance drone for home deliveries in Norway
  

By the numbers:‍

• Aviant’s flagship drone, known as the Kyte, weighs just 7.5 kilograms and is capable of flying 60 kilometres
  
• The Kyte’s top speed is is 100 kilometres an hour and it can carry a payload of 2 kilograms
  
• The Kyte is also fully electric and produces 99% less carbon emissions than a fuel powered vehicle
  
• Aviant has received €1M in grant funding Innovation Norway due to their potential to play a vital role in healthcare and medical deliveries
  

Why it matters:‍

• Long distance drones have enormous potential for being able to provide essential items to rural areas and also lowering the overall carbon emissions that are a consequence of vehicle based deliveries
  

Going deeper:‍

• Aviant previously established a partnership with St Olavs Hospital in Norway to provide deliveries of medical supplies and prescriptions to patients
  
• The initial public launch in Norway will allow individuals to order groceries, medicines and meals using Kyte drones

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