Ocean Research Drone
Fall 2025 | 6 Weeks | Individual Project
Intent.
Conceptualize a versatile drone for navigating the ocean conducting research and exploration, complete with an intuitive and ergonomic controller.
Ideation.
Controller.
Could it use solar panels?
Needs to an intuitive handle for deployment
Clean and Intuitive.
How many jets are needed?
Can it run without a chord?
Simplify.
Flowing curves.
Modelling.
Ocean Research Drone
Features a wide angle camera for capturing video and navigation assistance.
Four bright lights to illuminate its view.
During longer dives, the drone can ascend to the surface and charge its battery using the integrated solar panel at the top.
Regular charge port located on the top surface.
Product Pairing.
Two main joysticks for navigation.
Buttons placed at a convenient angle to make it easier for the user to push while driving the drone.
Details.
Indicator lights at the bottom for drone status.
Large touch screen displaying the drones view while in the water.
Organic ergonomic form for a cohesive look and feel of the water drone.
Rubber pads on the hand holds for better grip in wet conditions.
The buttons are placed at an angle towards the users hands to make them easier to reach.
Enjoy Exploring. . .
This project is for educational purposes only, any depictions of the brand Speedo are not official or affiliated with any project.