The client brief required consistent framing of a 10×10 ft mural from a minimum distance of five feet, using common classroom materials. I began with a needs table for a fictional customer persona, then iterated on frame ratios and lens positioning so that we could simulate mural-sized subjects outdoors.

To keep the build accessible, every structural component was cut from foam-core, basswood, and hardware-store fasteners. Electronics were mounted with tool-free clips so users with limited dexterity could swap batteries and SD cards while wearing thick gloves.

The final milestones focused on reliability: rewiring the gimbal harness, isolating vibration through soft mounts, and scripting ESC ramps that prevented sudden torque spikes. Each incremental test—captured below—validated the flight plan we pitched to the customer.