Arion Vtol Pesawat Darurat by Yingbo Ma is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Dirgantara lan Montor Mabur Competition Category.

PerakMontor Mabur· 2026

Arion Vtol Pesawat Darurat

by Yingbo Ma

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Montor Mabur Category

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The Design

About Arion Vtol Pesawat Darurat

Arion VTOL yaiku pesawat darurat sing dirancang kanggo nyuda telat ing panyelametan medis. Pesawat iki nggabungake take-off lan landing vertikal karo sistem propulsi hibrida hidrogen-listrik, saengga lalu lintas darat bisa dihindari lan pasien bisa digayuh kanthi cepet. Tata rakit quad-rotor ngidini pesawat ndharat ing payon gedhong, area parkir, lan papan sing adoh saka jaringan tanpa mbutuhake landasan pacu. Kabin medis modular nggunakake antarmuka plug-and-play lan ndhukung misi panyelametan, pamindhahan pasien, transportasi organ, lan pangiriman perbekalan. Sistem ing njero pesawat ngirim data vital menyang rumah sakit kanthi real time.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Arion Vtol Pesawat Darurat menang A' Design Award Perak, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain tingkat dhuwur, endah lan nggumunake. Pemenang Perak iku karya sing sumunar banget lan kreatif banget sing nggambarake kaprigelan, bakat lan kaweruh para desainer. Arion Vtol Pesawat Darurat dikarepake dadi karya sing nggumunake, conto teladan, profesional banget lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perak iki iku panemuan sing luar biasa banget lan dikagumi sing paring manfaat lan nyurung maju wates seni, sains, desain lan teknologi. Arion Vtol Pesawat Darurat iku ciptaan sing akeh sing ngirenake sing nggugah kekarepan, nggawa perasaan positif lan nuwuhake gumun lan kagum.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Arion VTOL is a hybrid emergency aircraft designed to reduce critical delays in medical rescue. Combining VTOL capability with long-range hydrogen-electric propulsion, it bypasses ground traffic and reaches patients faster. Its modular medical cabin supports rescue, patient transfer, organ transport, and emergency supply missions—functioning as a mobile ICU in the sky.
Dimensions & Packaging: Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) configuration with quad-rotor layout. Hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system. Modular medical cabin architecture. Designed for rooftop, parking area, and off-grid landing without runway requirements. Low-noise operation and reduced carbon emissions compared to conventional fuel-powered helicopters.
Tags: Emergency Medical, VTOL Aircraft, Hybrid Propulsion, Future Mobility, Medical Transport, Sustainable Aviation, Urban Rescue
Production Technology: The design proposes a hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion system combining turbine engines, hydrogen fuel storage, and lithium-ion batteries. The airframe is conceived using lightweight aerospace composites for structural efficiency. Modular medical cabins utilize plug-and-play interfaces to support rapid mission reconfiguration. Advanced avionics and digital emergency systems enable real-time data transmission and coordinated flight routing.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was integrating complex medical requirements with advanced aviation technology while maintaining feasibility and clarity of use. Balancing emergency workflow efficiency, modular adaptability, sustainable propulsion, and urban operational constraints required continuous iteration between system design, spatial organization, and technical plausibility.
Research: The research focused on emergency medical response systems, urban transportation limitations, and emerging sustainable aviation technologies. Methods included case studies of ambulance and helicopter rescue operations, analysis of medical workflows, and evaluation of hybrid propulsion systems. The findings informed a design solution that integrates medical functionality, mobility innovation, and environmental responsibility, addressing real-world challenges in emergency healthcare access.
Inspiration: The project addresses the growing gap between emergency medical needs and current urban transport systems. Traffic congestion and the high cost, noise, and limited endurance of helicopters often delay rescue, motivating a faster, quieter, and more sustainable aerial medical solution.
Project Duration: The project was developed as an academic design project at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, United States. The design process included research, concept development, and advanced visualization completed during the academic term.
Operation Flow: Arion VTOL operates by vertically taking off from compact urban locations such as rooftops or parking areas. Once airborne, it rapidly transports patients or medical supplies while onboard systems transmit vital data to hospitals in real time. The modular cabin allows medical teams to prepare treatment before arrival, enabling seamless transition from air rescue to hospital care.
Team Members: Yingbo Ma
Sitong Guo
Image Credits: All images and visualizations by Yingbo Ma.