project.
project.
project.
2026
2026
2026
product design
product design
product design
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overview
overview
overview
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about
about
aero is a compact camera drone for people who want cinematic shots without learning to fly. the four rotors sit inside a continuous protective shell, making it safe to launch from the hand and fly close to people.
the camera module sits at the front of the body behind smoked glass, keeping the silhouette clean and the lens protected. soft, rounded forms make it feel approachable and easy to pack.
a single button launches a guided flight, while the companion app handles framing, tracking and editing.
aero is a compact camera drone for people who want cinematic shots without learning to fly. the four rotors sit inside a continuous protective shell, making it safe to launch from the hand and fly close to people.
the camera module sits at the front of the body behind smoked glass, keeping the silhouette clean and the lens protected. soft, rounded forms make it feel approachable and easy to pack.
a single button launches a guided flight, while the companion app handles framing, tracking and editing.
aero is a compact camera drone for people who want cinematic shots without learning to fly. the four rotors sit inside a continuous protective shell, making it safe to launch from the hand and fly close to people.
the camera module sits at the front of the body behind smoked glass, keeping the silhouette clean and the lens protected. soft, rounded forms make it feel approachable and easy to pack.
a single button launches a guided flight, while the companion app handles framing, tracking and editing.
responsibility
responsibility
responsibility
industrial design, product architecture, safety and ergonomics, cmf, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
industrial design, product architecture, safety and ergonomics, cmf, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
industrial design, product architecture, safety and ergonomics, cmf, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
duration
duration
duration
14 weeks (research, architecture, prototyping and flight testing)
14 weeks (research, architecture, prototyping and flight testing)
14 weeks (research, architecture, prototyping and flight testing)
team
team
team
problem
problem
problem
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details
details
details
consumer drones still look like technical equipment, with exposed propellers that feel unsafe around family and friends. the challenge was to make flying approachable, safe and simple without compromising image quality.
consumer drones still look like technical equipment, with exposed propellers that feel unsafe around family and friends. the challenge was to make flying approachable, safe and simple without compromising image quality.
consumer drones still look like technical equipment, with exposed propellers that feel unsafe around family and friends. the challenge was to make flying approachable, safe and simple without compromising image quality.
research
research
research
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target audience
target audience
target audience
travellers, content creators and families who want aerial photos and video but feel intimidated by traditional drones.
travellers, content creators and families who want aerial photos and video but feel intimidated by traditional drones.
travellers, content creators and families who want aerial photos and video but feel intimidated by traditional drones.
pain points
pain points
pain points
01 exposed rotors :
open propellers feel dangerous and make people nervous to fly indoors or near others.
02 steep learning curve :
complex controllers and flight modes put off first-time pilots.
03 hard to carry :
folding arms and loose parts make drones awkward to pack and set up.
01 exposed rotors :
open propellers feel dangerous and make people nervous to fly indoors or near others.
02 steep learning curve :
complex controllers and flight modes put off first-time pilots.
03 hard to carry :
folding arms and loose parts make drones awkward to pack and set up.
01 exposed rotors :
open propellers feel dangerous and make people nervous to fly indoors or near others.
02 steep learning curve :
complex controllers and flight modes put off first-time pilots.
03 hard to carry :
folding arms and loose parts make drones awkward to pack and set up.
cmf & finish
cmf & finish
cmf & finish
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final design
final design
final design
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