Airwood Kiti ya Ndege Yoyendetsedwa Popanda Munthu by Uavi Technology is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award in Mapangidwe a Zosewerera, Masewera ndi Zida za Ntchito Zosangalatsa Competition Category.
ChitsuloChosewerera· 2020
Airwood Kiti ya Ndege Yoyendetsedwa Popanda Munthu
Client: UAVI Technology (Shen Zhen) Limited
Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award Winner in Chosewerera Category
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About Airwood Kiti ya Ndege Yoyendetsedwa Popanda Munthu
Airwood ndi kiti yomangira ndege yoyendetsedwa popanda munthu (drone), yopangidwira ana ndi akulu. Ndegeyi ya mapiko anayi imagwiritsa ntchito chimango chopangidwa ndi bolodi la basswood losakanizidwa, lodulidwa kukhala tizigawo topyapyala ta millimita ziwiri pogwiritsa ntchito makina odula ndi kuwala kwa laser (laser cutter). Ogwiritsa ntchito amamanga mabolodi a mtengowo pamodzi ndi ziwalo za zamagetsi ndi manja awo kuti amange ndege yomweyo pamodzi ndi chipangizo choyendetsera (remote control). Zowongolera zamagetsi, mainjini, ndi mabatire zomwe zimatha kusinthidwa (modular) zimalola kuti mafelemu ndi mawonekedwe osiyanasiyana apangidwe kuchokera ku kiti imodzi. Ndegeyi imatha kuzungulira mkati mwa nyumba, kujambula zithunzi mumlengalenga, komanso kugwiritsidwa ntchito pophunzitsira ma computer graphical programming. Mtengo wovomerezeka umene amagwiritsa ntchito umachepetsa kugwiritsidwa ntchito kwa mapulasitiki ndi zitsulo.
The Recognition
About the Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award
Airwood Kiti ya Ndege Yoyendetsedwa Popanda Munthu ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Airwood Kiti ya Ndege Yoyendetsedwa Popanda Munthu akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Airwood Kiti ya Ndege Yoyendetsedwa Popanda Munthu amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.
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.
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