Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz by Uavi Technology

Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz by Uavi Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in Eisen in Spielzeugdesign Competition Category.

EisenSpielzeug· 2020

Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz

by Uavi Technology

Client: UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Spielzeug Category

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The Design

About Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz

Airwood ist ein Drohnen-Bausatz zum Selbstzusammenbauen, der für Kinder und Erwachsene konzipiert wurde. Die Vierachs-Drohne verfügt über einen Rahmen aus Lindenholz-Verbundplatten, die mit einem Laserschneider in zwei Millimeter dünne Teile geschnitten werden. Die Nutzer fügen die Holzplatten und die elektronischen Bauteile von Hand zusammen und bauen so sowohl die Drohne als auch die Fernsteuerung. Modulare Controller, Motoren und Akkus ermöglichen es, aus einem Set mehrere Rahmen und Erscheinungsformen zu gestalten. Die Drohne unterstützt Schwebeflüge in Innenräumen, Luftaufnahmen und grafische Programmierung. Das zertifizierte Holz reduziert den Einsatz von Kunststoff und Metall.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Airwood Drohnen-Bausatz wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Airwood Wooden DIY Drone is a serials of four-axis drone with a wooden DIY structure as the frame. It uses modularity controllers, motors, batteries, remote controls and other modules to install drones with different structures.The drone has excellent performance and has the basic performance of the mid-end consumer-grade drone in the market, supporting indoor hovering, aerial photography, programming and other functions.
Dimensions & Packaging: Maximum Drone Dimensions: 185 to 250mm
Axle-base: 120 to 180mm
Drone Weight: 75 to 80g
Drone Battery: 800mah
Flight Time: 6 to 8mins
Flight Distance: 50m
Charging Time: 40mins
Propeller: 65mm ABS
RC Frequency: 2.402 to 2.480 GHz
RC Battery: 250mah
Camera: CMOS 3MP
Camera Resolution: 1280 X 720
Programming Platform: Arduino, Mixly
Packaging Dimensions: 203mmX203mmX58mm
Packaging Materials: Wood board and Printed paper
Tags: Drone, Wood, DIY, Modularity, Programmable
Production Technology: Different from traditional solid wood products, Airwood selects composite basswood board as the main materials. It has a high utilization rate for wood and a soft surface with silk luster. The board is cut by laser cutter. We only use the 2-mm thick board, so as to ensure the structural strength and make the laser-cut board have a good appearance. The wood boards have FSC and CARB certifications, which mean the whole process is highly environmental friendly.
Design Challenge: How to use such a thin board to assemble a structurally stable drone is the first difficulty of Airwood design. We need to consider both the wood structural strength, the drone aerodynamics, the fun of the assembly and the appearance. And the diversity of drone frames also brings the new challenges for drone control. In order to have a stable and consistent experience on frames with different weight, inertia and dynamic performance, we need to develop AI algorithms for drone too.
Research: Drones are often seen as cool and cold. When we found that the market needed a drone that was really for kids, we wanted to change that perception. Drone technologies have no secret, so we designed the assembly structure. Drones can be warm and friendly, so we chose light wood. Drones are very easy to operate, so we use modularity technology and AI algorithms. Drones can also be programmed by kids, so we equipped the drone with the graphical programming function. Thus was born Airwood.
Inspiration: No matter from the ancient wooden buildings with different characteristics, or to the modern wooden products of all kinds, each and every work, always can arouse the resonance and love of everyone. Through our products, we hope to reduce people's use and dependence on plastics and metals. Starting with the pieces of wood, we hope to awaken the craftsman spirit deep in everyone's heart. Starting with a small idea, we hope that innovation can be a habit for both children and adults.
Project Duration: Airwood project started in March 2017 in Shenzhen, China. The first MVP version is launched in September 2017. After testing on a small scale, the Airwood formal version is launched in June, 2018. In January 2019, Airwood advanced version with indoor hover and programming functions is launched. Till now, Airwood's model design, module, programming functions are still growing.
Operation Flow: When get a package of Airwood, users will get a wood box. Inside that, they will get several wood boards and all the electronic parts. They need to assemble all that parts to build a drone, including the remote controller. They also only need to change the wood frame to change Airwood to another appearance. When they want to take aerial photo or try programming flight, just to put the corresponding module on the flight controller and connect.
Patents: Patented. ZL201820224711.0. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Patented. ZL201821826491.5. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Patented. ZL201821826465.2. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Patented. ZL201821826961.8. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Patented. ZL201821826491.5. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Patented. ZL201821826453.X. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Patented. ZL201821826454.4. UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited. 2018. China
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Fang WEN, Ninja of Airwood, 2020.
Image #2: Creator Fang WEN, Remote Controller of Airwood, 2020.
Image #3: Creator Fang WEN, Collection of Airwood, 2020.
Image #4: Photographer Fang WEN, Cubee and Sohpon of Airwood, 2018.
Image #5: Illustrator Fang WEN, Airwood Customization, 2019.
Video Credits: Creator Fang WEN, Airwood Introduction, 2018.