A well-known enthusiast and supporter of revolutionary innovations in aviation, he developed the concept of electric aircraft,
The main problem is in electricalaviation —battery weight. However, Bonikowski explains that the air itself is "full of electricity, which can be generated by the friction created by a flying aircraft." The designer proposed installing triboelectric nanogenerators in the wings during flight instead of fuel tanks. Using structural vibrations and friction created by the bending of the wings during flight, they will generate the energy needed to power several small electric motors.
Eather One electric plane / © Eather One
Eather One itself looks like a regular plane, ifignore the nanogenerators in the design of its wings. Static energy drains from the body throughout the flight. Mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy.
Eather One electric plane / © Eather One
How much can such electricity be used?for powering aircraft engines in practice? The question remains open. However, Bonikowski is confident that air friction can be the source of clean energy that will reduce the carbon footprint of aviation.
Eather One electric plane / © Eather One
As an industrial designer I value simplicity andattention to detail because in the end there is nothing more. In my life, I strive to be surrounded by people filled with passion and creative hunger, and those who, like me, are able to step outside the box and feel at home.
Michal Bonikowski
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