JET PACK REFUELLING SYSTEM

Disciplines

Industrial Design
Colour, Material, Finish
Design for Manufacture
Art Direction

Gravity Industries designs, builds, and flies jet suits, pushing human flight beyond science fiction. They approached Beta to create a rugged refuelling system and battery module designed to survive extreme environments, from military operations to remote rescue missions. The system had to look as refined and engineered as the suit itself, while being tough enough for field conditions.

INtroduction

We began by immersing ourselves in Gravity’s world: observing jet suit test flights, working alongside pilots, and running sessions with Special Forces to understand how the equipment would be used under pressure. Prototypes explored switch placement, cable routing, and ergonomics, ensuring that every interaction felt reliable and intuitive.

The problem

Alongside the physical layout, we worked closely with electronics partner Embedism to integrate robust PCB design and assembly. Each prototype cycle stress-tested the locking mechanisms, lift handles, and enclosures against water, impact, and dirt ingress. Bright colour-coded touchpoints and one-way safety switches were introduced to guide users in stressful conditions, while OLED screens were stripped back to show only the essentials: clean, high-contrast data visible at a glance in any environment.

the solution

The final refuelling system and battery pack share a coherent design language: anodised aluminium shells that protect the internals while signalling precision engineering. Both units are waterproof, repairable, and engineered for field servicing, so downtime is minimised even in remote locations. Paddle switches, glove-friendly buttons, and safety interlocks ensure confidence in use, with every component optimised for rugged reliability.

Design Language

More than just accessories, the pump and battery form part of the jet suit ecosystem, a power and fuel system that feels as engineered as the flight hardware itself. The result is a field-ready toolkit that looks clean and purposeful, supports the demands of extreme aviation, and gives Gravity pilots the confidence to fly longer, safer, and smarter.