Globe: Drone controller
A new and improved drone controller that combines the experience of drone flying with exploring beautiful areas of the world. I considered how the resources of augmented reality, travel, drone flight, and remote technology could be combined to create a completely new experience.
Role
Product Designer
Researcher
Timeline
10 weeks
Capstone project
2016 at Georgia Institute of Technology
The Project
I found that flying a drone is actually very difficult - the learning curve is steep, and the dexterity and focus needed is quite humbling. I steered my focus toward redesigning the traditional drone controller - almost as if the hand is grasping the drone in the air as it flies, the movement and function of my Globe Drone Controller gives the user much more intuitive control over the drone in the air.
I reconnect Globe to my original concept with my final video, as it is to be paired with a Virtual Reality headset, allowing the user to fly a drone anywhere in the world through the new Cape Remote Travel online platform
Research & Discovery
These videos are recordings of first-person-view flying. We're flying a mini drone with a low quality camera attached - forgive my geeking out :)
