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Those who live in Africa will soon see a lot of drones above their heads. Wingcopter will deploy 12000 of them across the continent

Wingcopter startup announced building a massive delivery network. It will span 49 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Drone delivery is still not widely used. The main questions are efficacy, air traffic congestion, and regulation. Such tech can make more sense in remote areas, where traditional delivery is limited or absent. In Africa, such a rollout will allow people to get access to medicines, lab samples, and other key medical supplies.

A strong social impact will also come from food delivery. With the potential food crisis on the African continent, drones can help deliver food to where it is needed most. That is, especially in areas with weak infrastructure. And those additionally affected by droughts and other plagues.

Wingcopter 198 is the startup's primary product. It is a large fixed-winged drone capable of transporting 13 pounds (6 kg) of payload up to 68 miles (109 km).

Pilots control Wingcopters remotely and can track 10 systems at once. The drone can carry 3 boxes and deliver to multiple locations in a single flight.

The first drone fleet will start working in Q1 2023. Will be happy to get feedback from those living in Africa.

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