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An electric lifeline for remote communities

Beneficiaries

Other Charities or Voluntary Bodies
Make electric air transport a viable and reliable solution for NGO's to reach remote communities.
Reach of your work
Potential to scale, dependant on NGOs supported

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

To provide a solution to the mobility issues facing rural communities by merging tried and tested technologies to deliver a robust, reliable and easy to maintain light aircraft, powered by the sun. Once proved, we will offer subsidised modular solutions to Aid and Conservation charities and connect remote communities, which lack basic transport infrastructure with adequate healthcare, education and employment opportunities, and support disaster relief efforts in times of crisis.

BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

5

Seeking to engage with 5-6 NGOs annually

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£250,000.00

TIMELINE

Feb 2021 - Jul 2021

Activity goals

Prove the efficacy of rugged, light, electric aircraft for use in the developing world

Merge tried and tested technologies to solve the mobility issues facing rural communities

Create a modular transport system that does not rely on costly maintenance or fossil fuels

Activity Actions

Build test and prove the prototype vehicle
Develop and install solar charging station at test site
Flight testing
Developing modification kits for scaled manufacturing and retail to hobby market

Activity details

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Global

IMPACT REPORTING

Bi-annually

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

How we monitor the quality and results of our work

Engineering work is overseen by the Light Aviation Authority, aviation and energy specialists

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

Zenith Aircraft Company

Zenith Aircraft Co designs, develops & manufactures kit aircraft for practical and hobby flyers.