SkyLIFE

Currently, there is a time delay between a disaster occurs and first response of the delivery of aid. This delay is often a result of impaired transportation technology.

SkyLIFE has designed a holistic logistic system wherein SkyLIFE packaging (designed to carry less than 50lb portions of aid) or communication devices enable HA/DR organizations to air drop aid directly to recipients. Aid is dropped using SkyLIFE’s precise scatter technology. Aerial delivery eliminates any delay in delivery of aid due to impaired transportation infrastructure (airports, seaports or roads). It enables HA/DR to reach the most remote of locations. SkyLIFE’s deployment systems can be used on any type of aircraft (fixed-wing, rotary-wing, or drone) without onerous retrofitting. The system is designed to quickly integrate into on-going HA/DR logistics. Communication devices offer features such as: repeat playback, continuous FM broadcast, wireless message updates and chargeable. The devices can be hand distributed or air dropped (devices can be air dropped as individual devices). It provides better communication than leaflets or word of mouth messages. With the exception of the communication devices, 100% of SkyLIFE airdrop packaging is made of virgin polypropylene. Virgin polypropylene can be burned for fuel emitting less toxins than standard firewood. Thus packaging can be burned after the aid payload is consumed. SkyLIFE has designed and manufactured production systems to recycle and reuse the packaging by creating briquettes as a form of alternative fuel that can be used in open hearth cooking or as briquettes for cook stoves.

SkyLIFE generated significant cost savings and easily integrated with WFP in its pilot program. WFP has saved over $40 million by using SkyLIFE, enabling WFP to switch from using costly helicopters to fixed-wing aircraft to air drop.