Emeth P11: Defining Safety Standards for the Drone Industry
Emeth is a concept drone developed by SAES Design House, utilizing exclusively proprietary components and technologies. These innovations, originally designed by SAES for applications in other industries, have been re-engineered to fit an ultralight quadcopter, showcasing not only their applicability but also their advantages in terms of performance and technology for the consumer and professional drone markets.
Patented Nitinol-Based Airbags
Emeth’s standout feature is its patented airbag system based on Nitinol, powered by Shape Memory Alloy (SMA) technology, replacing traditional single-use pyrotechnic systems. Designed to deploy in under 40 milliseconds, this groundbreaking system offers rapid protection during emergencies such as collisions or water landings. Unlike conventional airbags, Emeth’s system is reusable, lightweight, and can be activated either autonomously via proximity sensors or manually via remote control. With patents secured across Europe, the United States, Japan, and China, Emeth highlights how SMA technology can enhance advanced products where minimizing weight and volume is a priority.
Next-Generation SMA Camera Stabilization System
Emeth introduces a revolutionary approach to camera stabilization by replacing traditional gimbals with a Nitinol-based stabilizer. This compact, lightweight system delivers smooth, professional-grade footage while drastically reducing the camera’s size and weight. Originally developed by SAES for mobile phone applications, this solution is ideal for next-generation ultra-compact cameras where reduced dimensions do not compromise image quality.
AM for Functions Aggregation
SAES Design House has extensively explored additive manufacturing (AM) for polymers and, more recently, for metals within the context of special alloys. The goal is to create monomaterial, monocoque systems with variable functions. During prototype production for a research project for the B!POD brand, SAES experimented with Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) technology using thin aluminum-magnesium alloys. They discovered that, depending on geometry, mechanical performance could surpass that of carbon fiber at the same weight, offering greater formal freedom. Leveraging AM, they designed a monocoque drone integrating multiple functionalities, such as thermal dissipation and the containment chamber for the airbag system.
Transparent Design: An Homage to the Hi-Tech Movement
Emeth’s transparent protective dome, inspired by aeronautics, does not enclose a pilot’s helmet but instead protects the internal components and serves as a mounting plane for a flexible electronic circuit managing 70% of the drone’s circuitry. Emeth consolidates SAES’s design language, established with the 2020 Nebula project, a design philosophy grounded in materials innovation to reinvent products and systems.
Emeth: Setting Procedure Standards for the Drone Industry
By combining advanced materials with a “rethinking everything” approach, Emeth explores the possibilities of establishing safety standards for the drone industry. From logistics to filmmaking, racing to emergency response, Emeth addresses critical safety concerns while delivering superior performance and durability.
Discover What’s Next in Drone Technology
At SAES Design House, we believe the future of products lies in our philosophy: “Design inspired by nature, driven by science.” Emeth is designed to inspire people who strive to create a better future and to explore the next evolution of drone features using SAES’s advanced materials.
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