Drone Vertiport Automation

Slink-Tech · 2023

Drone Vertiport Automation

Slink-Tech · 2023

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Brief

SLiNK-TECH is pioneering drone & vertiport automation solutions, built to scale the future of flight economy. They tasked us with creating a visual identity for their PORTAL devices, providing automated air traffic control to drones and UAVs.

What we did

Industrial Design
Prototyping
Animation

Sketch concepts of the PORTAL device for SLiNK-TECH, exploring different retro-futuristic forms.

Render of SLiNK-TECH's PORTAL devices, shown in-context in the loading bay of a warehouse.

Industrial Design

We created a modular design, drawing on retro-futuristic influences and ATC tower architecture.

A photo of SLiNK-TECH's PORTAL device, shown on the edge of a drone vertiport in an airfield.

A photo of SLiNK-TECH's PORTAL device, set against a grey sky with a drone in the background.

Prototyping

We created a set of 3D printed prototypes, currently being trialled in a rapid blood delivery pilot scheme in partnership with the NHS.

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Animation

Illustrative animations allow SLiNK-TECH to easily and effectively communicate the use case of their Portal system.

"We are thrilled with the outstanding work from Studio Matter. Their attention to detail, eye for innovation and dedication to our vision were instrumental in the development of PORTAL.”

John Goudie
CEO of SliNK-TECH

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