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]]>The Eiger Is Quieter Than You Think: A Leap Forward in Drone Acoustics
Imagine a drone designed to be barely noticeable, even in environments sensitive to noise. Not just a vision for the future, it’s happening now. RigiTech’s latest acoustic tests reveal that the Eiger UAV is one of the quietest drones in its category, with noise levels lower than many common urban sounds. This breakthrough reinforces Eiger’s potential as a sustainable and community-friendly solution for medical logistics.
Extensive testing was conducted per FAA acoustic protocols, measuring sound exposure at various distances and under different flight conditions. The results show that during cruise flight, the longest phase of a delivery, the Eiger emits only 51 to 55 decibels when measured 135 meters from the flight path. That is quieter than a typical conversation.
Even during hover or vertical flight phases, where sound levels naturally rise, the Eiger remains within the range of everyday sounds. Only during takeoff and landing, brief and localised events, does the noise level approach that of household appliances like a blender or power tool.
A visual comparison with familiar sounds helps put these numbers into context. The Eiger in cruise flight is quieter than traffic, quieter than a vacuum cleaner, and even quieter than casual conversation in a busy office. This means Eiger can operate in populated areas without disturbing communities, a key factor for the large-scale adoption of drone logistics.
Why It Matters
Reducing drone noise is not just about performance. It directly affects how these technologies are accepted by the public and how easily they can be integrated into everyday environments.
Low noise levels are critical for operations in noise-sensitive areas, particularly for healthcare deliveries around hospitals and laboratories, where maintaining a quiet environment is essential.
This advancement supports RigiTech’s mission to enable reliable, sustainable and unobtrusive medical delivery networks. The Eiger now offers not only long-range performance and high payload capacity, but also the discretion and environmental consideration needed to operate in real-world conditions.
Every flight we make saves time. Sometimes, it saves lives. Now, it does so more quietly than ever.
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]]>Rigi Technologies, a Swiss UAS manufacturer, is proud to announce that its flagship Eiger drone is reaching SAIL III. As European regulations evolve and unlock new operational scenarios, we have been ready from the beginning to seize these opportunities and become one of the first drone delivery companies with a SAIL III–ready system.
Building on the success of our SAIL II operations, our extensive real-world experience, gained through rigorous BVLOS missions under EASA and FAA frameworks in collaboration with our customers, has enabled us to continuously refine our technology. This major milestone confirms that our processes and safety validations have evolved to meet the next generation of drone aviation requirements.
Reaching SAIL III means our drones can safely operate in areas with higher population densities, where previous standards would have imposed restrictions. More importantly, this expanded operational envelope opens up entirely new logistics possibilities, allowing operators to serve denser suburban and remote regions, such as hospitals and labs, without the limitations of SAIL II. By making critical routes more accessible, we not only improve resource allocation and strengthen the business case for drone logistics, but we also create positive social impact by bringing faster, more cost-effective services to communities that need them most.
Our commitment to safety is reflected in our EASA Design Verification Report for Enhanced Containment (under MoC SC Light-UAS.2511) and our declaration of compliance for the Eiger’s parachute system (under MoC SC Light-UAS.2512 / M2 Medium), ensuring we meet rigorous standards for secure and reliable operations. In addition, our system boasts triple redundancy in the long-range command and control link and a redundant GNSS to ensure robust and reliable operations under any conditions.
At RigiTech, our participation in collaborative working groups composed of international professionals from industry, Civil Aviation Authorities, and Air Navigation Service Providers has provided us with valuable insights that we have translated into practical enhancements for our technology. In recent years, our regulatory expert Alejandro del Estal Herrero has collaborated with worldwide experts in EUROCAE and JARUS, contributing to guidance material that balances aviation safety requirements with the practical needs of drone operations. This initiative is not just about enabling our own Eiger drone, it is about opening the door for the entire drone industry.
“We are mature enough and fully prepared to meet the challenges of modern drone logistics” said Alejandro, our Head of Airworthiness. Our journey from SAIL II to SAIL III is a statement of our commitment to safety, innovation, and industry leadership. RigiTech is not only validating our drones for safe operation in demanding environments. With these advancements, our customers can now unlock significantly more routes, linking more facilities than ever before and achieving higher system utilization.”
Reservations for SAIL III-enabled Eiger drones are now open on a first-come, first-served basis.
RigiTech can also help with dedicated regulatory support to ensure smooth integration of our drones into your operations.
Reserve your RigiTech Eiger at rigi.tech/SAIL_III
About RigiTech
RigiTech is at the forefront of drone logistics in Europe. With a proven track record in safe and efficient operations, our soon achievement with SAIL III is setting new benchmarks for the industry. We are committed to delivering innovative, reliable UAS solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible.
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]]>Toronto, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT) (OTCQX: TAKOF) (Frankfurt: A3DP5Y) (“Volatus” or “the Company”), a leading provider of aerial solutions, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with RigiTech, a Swiss-based drone technology company. This collaboration aims to integrate RigiTech’s Eiger long-range delivery drone into Volatus’ expanding drone delivery network, significantly enhancing its medical delivery capabilities across Canada and beyond.
The Eiger drone is known for its robust, tested design capable of carrying 3 kg payloads for up to 100 km. Equipped with advanced avionics and a safety recovery parachute, the Eiger is ideally suited for the longer-range delivery requirements of Volatus’ medical delivery services.
“Integrating RigiTech’s Eiger drone into our operations enables us to extend our delivery distances opening up additional avenues for medical and rural delivery,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. “The Eiger’s long-range delivery capacity and reliability perfectly complement our existing local delivery RPAS, the Canary, enabling us to meet the growing demand for timely and critical medical deliveries over extended distances. RigiTech is a great addition to our partner ecosystem.”
Volatus currently operates two remotely operated drone delivery services—one in the Greater Toronto region and another in Edmonton, Alberta—with all flights managed remotely from its Operations Control Center in Vaughan. The addition of the Eiger drone will allow Volatus to broaden its service offering, adding range and catering to more remote and underserved locations across Canada and other developing markets.
“This collaboration with Volatus represents a significant step forward in our mission to transform logistics through drone technology,” said Adam Klaptocz, CEO of RigiTech. “Volatus’ extensive remote operating experience and sophisticated Operations Control Center provide the ideal infrastructure to showcase the Eiger’s capabilities on a large scale.”
About RIGITECH
Based in Switzerland, RigiTech is at the forefront of drone technology development, specializing in drones designed for logistics and delivery. The company focuses on creating drones that are not only efficient but also tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients, enhancing logistical operations worldwide.
ABOUT VOLATUS AEROSPACE
Volatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With a strong foundation of over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides comprehensive solutions using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). We serve industries such as oil and gas, utilities, healthcare, and public safety. Our mission is to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through cutting-edge, real-world solutions.
For further inquiries, please contact:
RIGITECH
Chief Business Officer
David Rovira| [email protected] | T +41 21 357 84 85
Media contact: [email protected]
VOLATUS aerospace inc.
Head of Marketing and Communications
Danielle Gagne | [email protected] | T +1 833-865-2887
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]]>Carate Brianza (MB – Italy), March 2, 2025 – Impianti S.p.A. (EGM: MPT), established in 1992 with more than 30 years of experience in the technological innovation sector as a Technology Scout, System Integrator and Business Developer in the ICT & Audio/Video industries and in the development of technology solutions for the Defense, Law Enforcement and Advanced Air Mobility sectors, announces a strategic partnership with RigiTech, a Swiss manufacturer of drone logistics solutions.
Founded in 2018, Rigi Technologies SA develops fully integrated drone delivery systems designed to streamline logistics. By seamlessly combining hardware, software, and communication systems into a turnkey solution, RigiTech enables safe, efficient, and scalable aerial deliveries.
With this collaboration, Impianti S.p.A. strengthens its position as a key player in the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector by introducing RigiTech’s cutting-edge drone logistics solutions to the Italian market, enabling Italian organizations across multiple sectors, such as healthcare, logistics, industrial operations and public services, to gain access to best-in-class autonomous logistics technology, supported by Impianti’s experience in this field.
Both Impianti S.p.A. and RigiTech share a commitment to sustainability and efficiency in logistics. By integrating drone technology into supply chains, businesses can reduce carbon emissions, cut delivery times and costs and improve accessibility to remote or underserved areas. This strategic collaboration aligns with the market push for greener, smarter mobility solutions, supporting the transition toward a more sustainable and connected future.
“We are thrilled to work with RigiTech and bring their innovative drone logistics technology to Italy. – said Simone Lo Russo, Founder & CEO of Impianti S.p.A. – This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission to provide state-of-the-art solutions that enhance connectivity, efficiency, and sustainability across industries. With RigiTech’s advanced systems and Impianti’s market knowledge and technological expertise, we are confident that drone logistics will revolutionize supply chain operations in Italy.”
“Since the very beginning of RigiTech, Italy has played a key role in our journey. Our first BVLOS mission in 2020 connected two hospitals in Santa Marinella (RM) and Palidoro (RM) over the sea, demonstrating the forward-thinking approach and the readiness of the Italian Market to integrate drones into different logistics sectors. Through this partnership, we are giving a concrete opportunity to improve the logistic fields across Italy thanks to a fast, efficient, and reliable aerial solution for routine and emergency deliveries and other critical supplies. The market is ready, and so are we!” said David Rovira, Co-Founder & CBO of Rigi Technologies SA.
About impianti s.p.a
Impianti S.p.A. established in 1992, is active in Italy in the technological innovation sector. Technology Scout, System Integrator and Business Developer in the ICT (Information Communication Technology) & Audio/Video industries and in the development of technology solutions for the Defence, Law Enforcement and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sectors. Impianti S.p.A. was founded by the will of two partners, Simone Lo Russo, current CEO and Simona Castelli, current COO, who have created a dynamic and flexible reality, able to satisfy customer needs and adapt to continuous market changes. For 30 years, Impianti S.p.A. anticipates the needs of the market thanks to its business developer DNA, with a mix of products that manages to satisfy all requests. In addition to this, the experience as a veteran on the market and the various certifications obtained have allowed the company to build a solid customer base and become a privileged interlocutor, included in over 100 supplier registers, for Corporate and Multinational Companies, NGOs, Central Public Administration, Government, Defence and Law Enforcement agencies. Since 16 December 2022, Impianti has been listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market organized and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A.. For further information, visit https://www.impianti.eu/.
About RIGITECH
RigiTech is a Swiss manufacturer of drone logistics solutions founded in 2018 that focuses on creating fully-integrated drone delivery systems. Its drones are designed with a network-first mentality, the key to scaling drone delivery into a sustainable business model. The centralised RigiCloud software infrastructure ensures reliable, compliant communications, flight tracking and fleet maintenance management. RigiTech’s drone systems have been approved for and flown BVLOS operations on 5 continents, delivering essential goods in their home base in Switzerland, across Europe, Asia, Oceania, North and South America, with a focus on healthcare, offshore and postal markets.
For further inquiries, please contact:
RIGITECH
Chief Business Officer
David Rovira| [email protected] | Route des Flumeaux 39, 1008 Prilly, Vaud, Switzerland
Media contact: [email protected]
IMPIANTI
T + 39 0362 912181
Investor Relations Manager
Simona Castelli | [email protected] | Via Della Valle, 46/A, Carate Brianza (MB) – 20841
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]]>To achieve this, ANWB worked with Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) in Switzerland and ÖAMTC in Austria to test the possibility of long-range, centralized control from Amsterdam. This collaboration exemplifies how medical delivery routes can be remotely controlled across borders, ultimately enhancing the scalability of medical drone networks across multiple European countries
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]]>RigiTech is excited to announce a breakthrough in medical logistics: 3 drones from 3 separate countries – Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands – flew simultaneously from 1 remote control tower in Amsterdam. In partnership with ANWB, Touring Club Switzerland (TCS) and ÖAMTC in Austria, RigiTech’s Iguards all conducted synchronized test flights managed from 1 centralized control center.
Revolutionizing Medical Logistics with Drones
Our Eiger drone was put to the test operating seamlessly in the airspace of Austria, and Switzerland, performing critical missions from our central control base in The Hague.
RigiTech has designed Rigicloud as a cloud-based platform for many-to-many drone operations, meaning that multiple operators can control many drones at once, even across borders. This demonstration shows the future of medical delivery: coordinated from a single central hub, multiple drones fly simultaneously in different countries.
“Flying a drone beyond your line of sight is already challenging, let alone flying in three countries simultaneously from a single location. These innovative test flights demonstrate not only the technical feasibility but also the potential to save lives through rapid medical deliveries by drone,” emphasizes Simon Prent, manager at ANWB Medical Drones.
Building a Unified European Drone Network
RigiTech’s innovative drone technology and Rigicloud platform put us in a unique position to lead the creation of a unified European network for medical drone delivery. By enabling seamless cross-border flights and centralized control, our solution directly addresses the complex logistics of medical transport across Europe; Rigicloud’s cloud-based many-to-many operational capabilities allow multiple operators to manage many drones simultaneously, allowing for remote to efficiently deliver critical medical supplies across borders, even in remote areas.
This initiative is an important step toward establishing a cohesive system that will reduce costs, minimize delays, and ultimately streamline medical logistics on a continental scale. With the growing demand for faster and more efficient medical deliveries, Rigitech’s solution provides European healthcare providers with a scalable, reliable, and flexible network that operates across multiple countries. Recent test flights exemplify how our technology provides an elastic framework for a fully integrated European medical drone network, laying the foundation for a future where essential medical supplies are transported accurately and quickly to where they are needed most, regardless of borders.
With RigiTech at the forefront, this vision of an interconnected healthcare network is rapidly becoming a reality, setting new standards in accessibility, response times, and cost efficiency across the European healthcare landscape.
Transformational Benefits for Healthcare Systems
Medical drones are a revolutionary solution for healthcare delivery, enabling rapid transport of essential supplies such as blood, medicine, and equipment. By reaching remote and inaccessible areas, our drones can significantly reduce emergency response times and deliver critical medical resources exactly where and when they are needed most.
Supporting Partnerships and Technological Advancements
RigiTech is honored to be working with ANWB, a key executor of this initiative, as well as the Austrian ÖAMTC and (TCS), which have played a key role in expanding the scope of medical drone operations across Europe.
This partnership demonstrates the powerful potential of cross-border drone delivery systems and represents an important advance in this field. Furthermore, we are proud to support our progressive customer Hôpital Intercantonal de la Broye. Together Digisky, and Airlabs have provided valuable expertise to make this project a reality and ensure that our drone systems and operations meet the highest standards of medical logistics.
Shaping the Future of Medical Delivery
Reflecting on the success of the trial, RigiTech is excited about the future of medical drone operations in Europe. Our Eiger drones are at the forefront of a movement that promises to revolutionize medical logistics and make cross-border medical delivery more reliable and efficient.
Stay tuned for updates on our advancements in drone technology and our commitment to enhancing medical delivery through innovation!
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]]>In drone delivery, fixed-wing drones, multicopters (quadcopters), and Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) drones each present unique advantages and limitations. While fixed-wing drones excel in distance, quadcopters are known for agility, and VTOL drones like the Eiger combine the best of both for a balanced, versatile solution. This guide will help clarify the distinctions and potential applications for each type, especially in the context of delivery.
Design and Capabilities
Fixed-Wing Drones
Structure: Fixed-wing drones are designed like conventional aircraft and require a runway for takeoff and landing.
Performance: They excel at covering long distances at high speeds but their inability to take off and land vertically limits their operational flexibility.
Payload: Can handle light to medium loads, but this can restrict the types of deliveries possible.
Multicopters (Quadcopters)
Structure: Quadcopters are equipped with multiple rotors. Capable of vertical take-off, hovering, and agile maneuverability.
Performance: Excellent over short distances, making them ideal for urban environments, but limited range makes them less practical for long-distances delivery routes.
Payload: Ideal for small, light loads but quadcopters struggle with heavy loads and long flight times.
VTOL Drones (Eiger)
Structure: This VTOL design features a hybrid structure that combines the efficiency of a fixed-wing a vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
Performance: Optimized for medium to long-distance deliveries, it offers the efficiency of fixed-wing flight while retaining the flexibility needed for a variety of environments.
Payload: Capable of handling larger payloads, this drone effectively meets diverse delivery needs in a variety of scenarios.
Efficiency and Application
Fixed-Wing Drones
Efficiency: These drones maximize energy efficiency during long flights, making them ideal for extended distances.
Application: Ideal for long distance deliveries where runway access is available, and is effective in open rural areas with few obstructions. However, their low payload capacity limits delivery options.
Multicopters (Quadcopters)
Efficiency: Suitable short-distance deliveries, their high power consumption limits flight range and efficiency for longer deliveries.
Application: Best suited for last-mile deliveries in densely populated urban environments, they can effectively navigate urban landscapes, but their suitability is primarily limited to very small, lightweight packages, limiting operational versatility.
VTOL Drones
Efficiency: This advanced VTOL drone optimizes power usage for both vertical lift and horizontal travel, making it efficient for deliveries over varying distances.
Application: Ideal for medium to long-range deliveries that require adaptability and efficiency in various environments, this drone can operate effectively in both urban and rural areas. It is capable of navigating confined spaces while also handling larger open areas. Additionally, with the ability to manage larger payloads, it meets diverse delivery needs without sacrificing speed or efficiency.
Conclusion
In summary, while fixed-wing drones and multicopters serve specific niche in the delivery market, the advanced VTOL design are clearly emerging as the best solution for a variety of applications:
- Fixed-Wing: Best for long-distance efficiency but lacks operational versatility.
- Multicopters: Effective for short-range agility but limited in payload capacity.
- VTOL Drones: Combining range, payload capacity, and operational flexibility, this drone is the most versatile and efficient choice for a broad spectrum of delivery demands.
This VTOL model represents the future of drone delivery, offering performance and adaptability that positions it ahead in a competitive landscape. Understanding these differences can help in selecting the right drone for your delivery needs. Learn more about how we designed our fixed-wing VTOL Eiger drone for maximum efficiency in long-distance deliveries.
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]]>Lausanne, Switzerland. 22 October, 2024 – Swiss manufacturer RigiTech proudly announces the validation of its integrated drone delivery systems by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This milestone aligns with RigiTech’s mission to operate within safe and controlled parameters, preventing accidents and undesired actions. Through rigorous design verification, RigiTech ensures the safety and reliability of its unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by validating the design of its enhanced containment technology.
Understanding Design Verification
Design verification is a meticulous process of evaluating and validating drone design elements to ensure they meet stringent safety and performance standards. It encompasses not only the verification of drone functionality under normal conditions but also its ability to handle unexpected situations without compromising safety.
Enhanced Containment Overview
Enhanced containment refers to advanced safety measures and fail-safe mechanisms designed to prevent drones from leaving the defined operational volume and ground risk buffer zone. This is required when the severity of an accident outside the operational volume and ground buffer zone is higher than inside. Urban routes, during which the drone flies between cities, for example, present a higher risk of incidents near densely populated areas, as opposed to a rural operation in which the drone flies over sparsely populated areas. Enhanced containment makes sure the drone stays within the defined bounds during the entire flight, ensuring they can be safely controlled or stopped without causing harm to people, property, or the environment.
The Importance of Design Verification in Enhanced Containment
- Safety Assurance: The primary goal of design verification is to ensure that drones operate safely. By thoroughly testing and validating each design element, manufacturers can identify and mitigate potential risks before deployment.
- Regulatory Compliance: With the increasing use of drones, regulatory bodies have established stringent guidelines for safe operations. Design verification helps manufacturers comply with these regulations, avoiding legal issues and ensuring public safety.
- Operational Efficiency: Verified designs lead to more efficient drone operations: Once verified, these reliable safety mechanisms allow operators to obtain authorisations faster and easier, as the technology is quickly accepted in all EASA countries.
RigiTech's Enhanced Containment Technology
EASA has verified that RigiTech’s sophisticated architecture ensures safety even in long-range operations. Developed and tested for long-range Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, RigiTech’s technology integrates advanced onboard avionics, as well as the RigiCloud and Edge Node software. While EASA guidance material tends to focus on radio-based communications for short-range missions, RigiTech has tested and verified redundant 3G/LTE communications, supporting long-range operations (the Eiger can travel up to 100 km). This comprehensive architecture allows RigiTech customers to rely on an independent failsafe system that ensures safety, even on complex BVLOS routes. “At RigiTech, we develop our products by having a regulatory focus, thus putting safety as our top priority,” said Alejandro Del Estal, Head of Flight Operations.
The Design Verification Process
RigiTech’s design verification process involves several stages:
- Requirement Analysis and Risk Assessment: This stage involves defining the safety and performance criteria that the drone must meet, and identifying potential risks and designing measures to mitigate them.
- The next step is Design Evaluation, which includes assessing the drone’s design elements to ensure alignment with the defined requirements.
- Testing and Validation require conducting rigorous tests under various conditions to evaluate performance and safety features.
- Finally, the last stage is Documentation and Reporting, which means maintaining detailed records of the verification process and outcomes to ensure transparency and traceability.
This process ensures the safety and reliability of drone operations, builds public trust, and supports the sustainable growth of the drone industry. In line with this process, RigiTech conducts periodic rigorous testing of its software and hardware to guarantee the safety of its drone technology. And by prioritising design verification, RigiTech contributes to safer skies and more effective drone deliveries.
About RigiTech
RigiTech is a Swiss manufacturer of drone logistics solutions founded in 2018 that focuses on creating fully-integrated drone delivery systems. Its drones are designed with a network-first mentality, the key to scaling drone delivery into a sustainable business model. The centralised RigiCloud software infrastructure ensures reliable, compliant communications, flight tracking and fleet maintenance management. RigiTech’s drone systems have been approved for and flown BVLOS operations on 5 continents, delivering essential goods in their home base in Switzerland, across Europe, Asia, Oceania, North and South America, with a focus on healthcare, offshore and postal markets. (Media contact: [email protected])
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]]>In the realm of aviation and drone technology, acronyms are more than just shorthand; they’re the language of the skies. From UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and UAS (Unmanned Aircraft System) to RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System), these terms pave the way for understanding the complexities of aerial operations. Among these, one acronym stands out for its significance in expanding the capabilities of drone technology: BVLOS, or “Beyond Visual Line Of Sight.”
BVLOS refers to drone operations where the operator can no longer maintain direct visual contact with the drone. This is contrasted with VLOS (Visual Line Of Sight) operations, where the drone remains within the operator’s sight. The transition from VLOS to BVLOS represents a leap in operational scope and complexity, enabling drones to undertake longer and more automated missions, far beyond the limitations of the operator’s visual range.
This capability opens up possibilities for drone usage, from comprehensive aerial surveys and remote inspections to delivering goods in inaccessible areas. However, with great potential comes great responsibility. Navigating the regulatory landscape of BVLOS operations is crucial, as these rules vary significantly across different countries and regions, tailored to ensure safety and efficiency in the airspace.
BVLOS is fundamental to drone delivery. For other drone applications, such as mapping or surveillance, VLOS operations within a few hundred metres of the operator already provide a good business case by reducing time and manual workload. However, in drone logistics, the key objective is to automate transport and eliminate the need for personnel to accompany deliveries; short-range VLOS operations simply don’t make sense.
At RigiTech, we are at the forefront of leveraging BVLOS technology to enhance drone delivery services, having obtained BVLOS authorisations in 15 countries around the world and counting. Our expertise not only lies in operating within these regulatory frameworks but also in guiding our clients through the maze of regulations specific to their country. By partnering with us, businesses and organisations can unlock the full potential of drone technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in aerial logistics.
Curious about how BVLOS operations can transform your operations? Reach out to us. Together, we can explore the sky’s limitless possibilities, guided by the expertise to navigate it safely and effectively.
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]]>Bucharest, Romania. July 29, 2024 – RigiTech’s Eiger drone is leading healthcare logistics innovation, playing a crucial role in a groundbreaking initiative by MedLife and SKYY Network at the 2024 Electric Castle Festival. MedLife, a prominent private medical operator in Central and Eastern Europe, has launched the first mobile STD test centre in Central and South-Eastern Europe at the festival. This initiative encourages young people to have fun responsibly by offering free testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). To ensure the swift processing of collected samples, MedLife has integrated RigiTech’s Eiger drone system into their operations, further enhancing the efficiency and reach of their services.
Located in Bonțida, Romania, the Electric Castle music festival took place from July 18-21, featuring artists like REMA, Marc Rebillet and Sean Paul, among others. This 24-hour music festival also features a camping site, thus making medical attention a key component of the event’s organisation. The Eiger drone is designed for high-efficiency laboratory logistics, capable of travelling up to 100 km and carrying a maximum payload of 150 biological samples per flight. For this year’s edition of Electric Castle, SKYY Network and MedLife have leveraged this advanced system to ensure that medical samples are quickly transported from the festival site to the lab, enabling same-day results accessible directly via the MedLife app.
“The future of laboratory logistics inevitably demands integrated technology, and we are proud to see our approach to drone delivery succeed in this fully-connected system, having a direct impact and helping young people stay safe,” said David Rovira, Chief Business Officer and co-founder at RigiTech.
“Testing for sexually transmitted diseases is still a taboo subject in Romanian society, a fact confirmed by the conclusions of the latest national study on this subject, conducted at MedLife’s request. More than 90% of young people do not have enough information to identify and protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases, and this prompted us not only to come directly into their environment but also to take action. In this sense, we mobilised our resources and set up an STD testing centre right at the festival. To make the response time more efficient, we used the drone transport system for biological samples. This way, tested participants will be able to access the results on the same day, directly in the app, giving them the opportunity to make the best decisions and have fun responsibly during the festival and beyond,” said Ina Ilie, MedLife Communications Director.
In addition to the testing initiative, MedLife offers attendees the opportunity to engage with medical professionals in a relaxed setting. The “Speed Dating” sessions with urologists, gynaecologists, psychiatrists, and psychologists, along with “Hot Talks” addressing taboo topics, ensure comprehensive support for the festival-goers.
About RigiTech
RigiTech is a Swiss manufacturer of drone logistics solutions founded in 2018 that focuses on creating fully-integrated drone delivery systems. Its drones are designed with a network-first mentality, the key to scaling drone delivery into a sustainable business model. The centralised RigiCloud software infrastructure ensures reliable, compliant communications, flight tracking and fleet maintenance management. RigiTech’s drone systems have been approved for and flown BVLOS operations on 5 continents, delivering essential goods in their home base in Switzerland, across Europe, Asia, Oceania, North and South America, with a focus on healthcare, offshore and postal markets. (Media contact: [email protected])
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]]>When it comes to drone delivery operations, there are certain acronyms that become key for understanding the capabilities and advancements in the field. Among these, VTOL, or “Vertical Take-Off and Landing,” marks a significant milestone in drone technology that opened up new possibilities for deployment and safe operations.
VTOL technology allows fixed-wing drones designed for long range, that are typically limited to operating from a long runway, to ascend and descend vertically, like a helicopter. This capability is a game-changer for drones, eliminating the need for runways and enabling operations in environments where space is at a premium. VTOL drones (like the Eiger) can effortlessly take-off from and land in confined areas, from the rooftops of urban buildings to the restricted spaces of offshore oil platforms, or even within the secluded clearings of dense forests.
RigiTech is a leading drone manufacturer integrating VTOL capabilities into Eiger drones, ensuring they are not just versatile but also exceptionally suited for complex operational needs. This feature makes RigiTech Eiger drones the perfect choice for a variety of applications, including logistics, emergency response, and beyond, where conventional take-off and landing methods are impractical or impossible.
Combining VTOL technology with the Eiger’s fixed-wing design allows operators to perform at the highest level: unlocking long-distance operations, reaching up to 100 km in range with a single battery charge, as well as cm-level precision landing thanks to the integrated multicopter propellers. Discover how VTOL technology can elevate your operations and adapt to your take-off and landing environments.
Connect with our team today to learn how we can help you elevate your operations!
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