Zeaim 個人飛行器 by Majid Niknami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 飛機設計 Competition Category.

銀飛機· 2021

Zeaim 個人飛行器

by Majid Niknami

Client: Aeroneak

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 飛機 Category

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The Design

About Zeaim 個人飛行器

Zeaim係一款專為城市空中交通而設計嘅零排放飛行器。Zeaim最多可載四人，並且無需飛行員，所以毋須特別訓練。它支援垂直起降，以及短距離起降。提供兩種動力選擇：四部氫動力引擎或四部電動馬達。可以配備著陸滑橇或三輪起落架。機身同引擎導管採用現代複合材料製造，好多部件都以3D打印生產。外形靈感嚟自水黽。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Zeaim 個人飛行器是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Zeaim 個人飛行器將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Zeaim 個人飛行器是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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.