Zeaim Osobna letjelica by Majid Niknami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award in Zrakoplovstvo i Zrakoplovi Competition Category.

SrebroZrakoplov· 2021

Zeaim Osobna letjelica

by Majid Niknami

Client: Aeroneak

Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Zrakoplov Category

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The Design

About Zeaim Osobna letjelica

Zeaim je letjelica s nultom emisijom štetnih plinova osmišljena za urbanu zračnu mobilnost. Zeaim prevozi do četiri osobe i ne zahtijeva pilota, pa nije potrebna posebna obuka. Podržani su vertikalno uzlijetanje i slijetanje, kao i uzlijetanje i slijetanje na kratkim udaljenostima. Nude se dvije mogućnosti pogona: četiri motora na vodik ili četiri elektromotora. Mogu se ugraditi klizači za slijetanje ili troцiklusno stajni trap. Trup i kanali motora izrađeni su od suvremenih kompozita, a mnogi dijelovi proizvode se 3D ispisom. Oblik je inspiriran vodenim kukcima.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna nagrada A' Design Award

Zeaim Osobna letjelica je pobjednik Srebrne nagrade A' Design Award, izuzetno prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje vrhunskim, veličanstvenim i dojmljivim dizajnima. Srebrni pobjednici iznimno su briljantna i vrlo kreativna djela koja ilustriraju izuzetnu stručnost, talent i oštroumnost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Zeaim Osobna letjelica bude divno, reprezentativno djelo koje je izuzetno profesionalno i duboko inovativno. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Srebrnu nagradu A' Design Award vrlo je zapažen, nadaleko cijenjen izum koji koristi i pomiče granice umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajna i tehnologije. Zeaim Osobna letjelica je kreacija kojoj se mnogi dive i zavide, koja budi želje, donosi pozitivne osjećaje i raspiruje čuđenje i divljenje.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Zeaim provides urban air mobility around the world, and anyone can fly independently, as no pilot is needed. It will bring zero emissions for small-scale air travel. Also, It would revolutionize the point-to-point paradigm of air transport. The Zeaim can take off and land vertically. It is also capable of short-distance take-off and landing. There are two engine options available: four hydrogen-powered engines or four electric motors. Moreover, two types of landing aids are available, including 3-cycle gears or skids.
Dimensions & Packaging: Size: 3.5 m x 6m x 2m, 4 rotors, 2 skids or 3 landing gears, 1 safety parachute, hydrogen container, or high-density rechargeable battery, Its cabin accommodates up to 4 people. Equipped with the latest flight control system, Side Stick, and integrated avionic systems.
Tags: zero-emission flight, urban air mobility, Hydrogen-Powered aircraft, sustainable aviation, air-taxi, fuel cell, electrical aviation, additive layer, 3D printing, Innovation
Production Technology: The fuselage and engine ducts are made of modern composites. Most of the structures or parts will be manufactured using advanced manufacturing techniques such as 3D printing or additive layers. Electrical or hydrogen-powered engines are two of the main propulsion options. As the Zeaim is meant to be used by everyone, emerging ergonomic science, flight control, and navigation technologies will be integrated into the design. All-weather operation is another key feature of this design.
Design Challenge: Every aircraft design project has its challenges, and the common one is to make every design piece functional and as light as possible. The driving force behind the Zeaim concept is the emerging market for urban air mobility. Its specific shape is inspired by the first nature flyer to highlight biodiversity. To do this, the designer has been looking for several areas and using more technologies as they emerge. Perhaps the most challenging aspect is the incorporation of all innovations into a single conceptual design.
Research: The already challenging environment of sustainable aviation was triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Now it seems that all these conditions are paving the way for a transformation approach to make the zero-emission flight a reality. Also, autonomous flight in the general aviation market, or even in commercial aviation, is being set up by pioneers. As a result, addressing autonomous flight capabilities was another motivating force to make this aircraft available to anyone who wants to taste the flight.
Inspiration: Advancing global technologies in sustainable aviation will lead to alternative modes of transport and innovations, including electrical engines or hydrogen-powered aircraft. Both systems are currently achieving zero emissions. The Zeaim is also motivated by the first flyers of Nature, particularly Water Bugs, which also play a significant role in the conservation of nature. Furthermore, a privatized model of air travel is more interesting than ever after the Pandemic.
Project Duration: The Design project began in Tehran, Iran in June 2020 and finished in Tehran, Iran in January 2021.
Operation Flow: Apart from the zero-emission flight, the underlying advantage is that everyone can fly the Zeaim. No special training or pilot is required. It will be fitted with state-of-the-art networking infrastructure and is capable of operating in congested airspace. For private air transport or even an air taxi operator, it will have a decent price. It will involve new modes of point-to-point transport. Through modernizing the point-to-point travel model, Zeaim will also segment itself into a vehicle market capable of connecting major airports to smaller cities.
Image Credits: Image #1: Rendered by Majid Niknam, Image #2: Rendered by Majid Niknam, Image #3: Rendered by Majid Niknam, Image #4: Rendered by Majid Niknam, Image #5: Rendered by Majid Niknam.