Let’s talk From inspection platforms and heavy-lift airframes to helicopter-mounted multi-camera systems for 3D mapping: a closer look at earlier structures and equipment integration.
Selected earlier projects from our team’s engineering experience. This archive documents previous work and informs AFAR’s current development.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗An earlier six-rotor configuration combining a carbon-fibre structure with a central equipment enclosure. The upper mounting plate, external cabling and antenna illustrate the practical integration of onboard equipment.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗A heavy-lift platform configuration with four arms and paired coaxial motors. The rounded central enclosure and tall landing gear show the relationship between the airframe, onboard systems and space beneath the platform.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗An earlier airframe variant with an exposed carbon-fibre structure, rectangular central plate and coaxial propulsion arrangement. This view highlights the arm joints, fasteners and landing-gear connections involved in prototype assembly.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗The folded configuration brings the arms and propellers alongside the main body. The photograph reveals the hinges, cable routing and structural packaging that must work together when moving between transport and operating configurations.
Earlier multi-camera payloads designed for helicopter-based aerial photography and 3D map creation. These projects bring together camera mounting, mechanical support, composite housings and onboard equipment integration.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗Multiple camera groups arranged within an elongated housing, with equipment compartments and mounting interfaces. The open front reveals how the cameras and supporting structure fit into the payload.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗A closer view of camera mounting plates, frame rails, electronics and cable routing. The assembly illustrates the mechanical packaging required to combine multiple imaging devices within a shared structure.
VIEW FULL SIZE ↗Camera gimbal assemblies integrated into a white housing with carbon-fibre reinforcement. The photograph shows the camera mounts, drive components and connections between the imaging modules and the enclosing structure.
Earlier aerial platforms, composite structures, camera integration and flight footage — brought together in one project film.
Discuss aerial structures, mechanical integration and prototype development with our team.