AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Community
GOALS
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
KEYWORDS
access, job creation, infrastructure
COUNTRY
Italy
DESIGNED BY
Tonino D'Aversa, Helirotex
WEBSITE
http://www.helirotex.com/
Affordable Ultralight helicopters for vital aerial transport in poor infrustructure
Helirotex copters makes vital transport in poor infrastructure possible as it's simple to operate
Helirotex small copters can be used to perform small aerial drops of vital supplies in places where vehicles can't access, specially during natural disasters.
Small rural clinics can use it for flying a nurse or doctor to remote areas.
Due to it's simplicity it can be mass produced to make much more affordable version.
Local jobs will be created to assemble and operate the copters.
Over time the product will be improved to cater to local needs.