Zephyr

© Images by Houqi Liu

Zephyr

© Images by Houqi Liu

Zephyr

© Images by Houqi Liu

Introduction

This project will design an aerodynamically advanced, elegant, and high-performance drone for Aston Martin F1, extending their racing spirit and precision engineering into the sky.

Discipline

Product Design

Category

Drone

Year

2024

Introduction

This project will design an aerodynamically advanced, elegant, and high-performance drone for Aston Martin F1, extending their racing spirit and precision engineering into the sky.

Discipline

Product Design

Catagory

Drone

Year

2024

Introduction

This project will design an aerodynamically advanced, elegant, and high-performance drone for Aston Martin F1, extending their racing spirit and precision engineering into the sky.

Discipline

Product Design

Category

Drone

Year

2024

Introduction

This project will design an aerodynamically advanced, elegant, and high-performance drone for Aston Martin F1, extending their racing spirit and precision engineering into the sky.

Discipline

Product Design

Catagory

Drone

Year

2024

Design Brief

This project will design an aerodynamically refined, visually striking, and high-speed drone for Aston Martin F1, embodying their pursuit of performance, elegance, and innovation in the air.

Design Brief

This project will design an aerodynamically refined, visually striking, and high-speed drone for Aston Martin F1, embodying their pursuit of performance, elegance, and innovation in the air.

Target Users

Professional F1 teams and engineers seeking advanced aerial performance and data visualization support Aston Martin’s media and marketing crews capturing high-speed racing dynamics from new perspectives Motorsport enthusiasts and brand partners engaged in showcasing precision, innovation, and aerodynamic excellence

Pain Points

Insufficient Speed — Traditional drones cannot keep up with 300+ km/h F1 cars, limiting chase shots. Poor Stability — Standard drone forms struggle in track turbulence, heat, and crosswinds. Restricted Flight Zones — Safety rules prevent close-range or low-altitude flight near the race line. Short Battery Life — High-speed operation drains batteries quickly, interrupting continuous coverage. Signal Interference — Packed radio environments cause unstable transmission and control issues. Limited Camera Control — Conventional gimbals cannot handle fast tracking or smooth cinematic motion. Safety Risks — Exposed propellers and lightweight frames pose hazards in unpredictable conditions.

Pain Points

Insufficient Speed — Traditional drones cannot keep up with 300+ km/h F1 cars, limiting chase shots. Poor Stability — Standard drone forms struggle in track turbulence, heat, and crosswinds. Restricted Flight Zones — Safety rules prevent close-range or low-altitude flight near the race line. Short Battery Life — High-speed operation drains batteries quickly, interrupting continuous coverage. Signal Interference — Packed radio environments cause unstable transmission and control issues. Limited Camera Control — Conventional gimbals cannot handle fast tracking or smooth cinematic motion. Safety Risks — Exposed propellers and lightweight frames pose hazards in unpredictable conditions.

Process Map

Process Map

Inspiration

Ideation
Sketches

Process Map

Process Map

Zephyr

© Images by Houqi Liu

Zephyr

© Images by Houqi Liu

Introduction

This project will design an aerodynamically advanced, elegant, and high-performance drone for Aston Martin F1, extending their racing spirit and precision engineering into the sky.

Discipline

Product Design

Catagory

Drone

Year

2024

DESIGN BRIEF

This project will design an aerodynamically refined, visually striking, and high-speed drone for Aston Martin F1, embodying their pursuit of performance, elegance, and innovation in the air.

3D
Modeling

3D
Modeling

Detailed Renderings

VANGUARD

Product Design

VANGUARD

Product Design

Ineos Camera Concept

Product Design

Ineos Camera Concept

Product Design

Fractal Design EV Charger Concept

Product Design

Fractal Design EV Charger Concept

Product Design

Inspiration

3D Modeling

Target Users

Professional F1 teams and engineers seeking advanced aerial performance and data visualization support Aston Martin’s media and marketing crews capturing high-speed racing dynamics from new perspectives Motorsport enthusiasts and brand partners engaged in showcasing precision, innovation, and aerodynamic excellence

Process Map

Pain Points

Insufficient Speed — Traditional drones cannot keep up with 300+ km/h F1 cars, limiting chase shots. Poor Stability — Standard drone forms struggle in track turbulence, heat, and crosswinds. Restricted Flight Zones — Safety rules prevent close-range or low-altitude flight near the race line. Short Battery Life — High-speed operation drains batteries quickly, interrupting continuous coverage. Signal Interference — Packed radio environments cause unstable transmission and control issues. Limited Camera Control — Conventional gimbals cannot handle fast tracking or smooth cinematic motion. Safety Risks — Exposed propellers and lightweight frames pose hazards in unpredictable conditions.

Insufficient Speed — Traditional drones cannot keep up with 300+ km/h F1 cars, limiting chase shots. Poor Stability — Standard drone forms struggle in track turbulence, heat, and crosswinds. Restricted Flight Zones — Safety rules prevent close-range or low-altitude flight near the race line. Short Battery Life — High-speed operation drains batteries quickly, interrupting continuous coverage. Signal Interference — Packed radio environments cause unstable transmission and control issues. Limited Camera Control — Conventional gimbals cannot handle fast tracking or smooth cinematic motion. Safety Risks — Exposed propellers and lightweight frames pose hazards in unpredictable conditions.

Detailed Renderings

VANGUARD

Product Design

VANGUARD

Product Design

Ineos Camera Concept

Product Design

Ineos Camera Concept

Product Design

Fractal Design EV Charger Concept

Product Design

Fractal Design EV Charger Concept

Product Design

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