Gravity Industries, a pioneer in the next era of human flight, designs, builds, and flies revolutionary jet suits that challenge the boundaries of aviation.

To enhance the refuelling process and power the jet suits' electrical components, Gravity sought to optimise both the user experience and visual appearance of their jet suit battery pack and refuelling system.

              To thoroughly understand and improve the user experience, immersion sessions were carried out with global Special Forces, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the current equipment and observing the patterns of behaviour when operating the refuelling system.

Once the initial component designs were refined, user experience testing on low-fidelity mock-ups provided essential insights into the optimal placement of each part. In collaboration with Embedism, their team carried out extensive electrical engineering including PCB design and manufacture & assembly in their Brixton lab.

              Much like the fuel pump, many design decisions for the battery were directed by its use-case. The form factor allows it to be used both in the suit and the fuel pump, ensuring there is only one way to correctly locate and connect the battery to each product. Additionally, a heads-up display shows key data, whether the battery is in or out of the device.

The anodised outer shell protects the internals from high impacts. The entire battery unit is designed for repair, is waterproof, and every interaction is optimised for use with gloves.

              Partnering with Embedism enabled us to localise the electronics and assembly of the pump & battery units to the UK.

The assembly and component specification were meticulously designed for repairability. This strategic decision ensures that Gravity can easily replace parts while out on location, minimising downtime and maximising operational efficiency.