Hi, I'm Jason.
Welcome to my website!
I build rockets and drones and love the arts.
I use technology to solve problems.
Sometimes, I fly drones and capture stars for fun.
I like exploring creative ideas through music and film.
Check out my projects!
Welcome to my website!
I build rockets and drones and love the arts.
I use technology to solve problems.
Sometimes, I fly drones and capture stars for fun.
I like exploring creative ideas through music and film.
Check out my projects!
Project featured on NBC, CBC, CTV, NSN, and more
The early detection and monitoring wildfires is crucial for wildfire suppression. In the past 4 years, 12 firefighters have died while monitoring wildfires. Inside this rocket is a drone that separates with the rocket with a patient pending technology. The rocket rapidly delivers a drone to a forest offering a safer, faster, and more cost effective alternative to helicopters.
Rocket Specs:
Height: 3.5m / 12ft
Top speed: 416mps / 1064mph
Max Altitude: 3200m / 10300ft
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Whistler Blackcomb is UBC Rocket's liquid-fuel rocket that will reach an altitude of 100km (the Karman line) the edge of space. I built the nosecone for this rocket, switching the material from stainless to composites. I gained hands on experience making, simulating, and testing carbon fiber.
Garibaldi (2024) and Beauty and the Beast (2023) are UBC's two-staged rockets. We are the first team to have successfully launch a two staged rocket on Canadian soil! I attended the Spaceport America Cup, the largest university level rocket competition in the world. Beauty and the Beast won 1st place in launch Canada, Garibaldi won 2cd!
Specs:
Height: 4.4m / 14ft
Top speed: 441mps / 986mph
Max Altitude: 8500m / 27900ft
In 2022, I created a spin-stabilized rocket using a helical launcher.
This was my first high powered rocket that was successful launched.
I first started out with off-the-shelf low and mid-powered rockets.
This aerial photo captures a coastal highway that hugs the mountainside, threading its way through a dense canopy of towering evergreens. Cars make their way along the winding road, a lifeline carved into the landscape, suspended between forest and sea. Below the highway, a railway line curves gracefully along the shoreline.
The water, a deep, mesmerizing blue, stretches out from the rocky shore, adding a sense of calm against the rugged backdrop of the mountain. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting warm, golden hues over patches of exposed rock, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow on the mountainside. It’s a scene that feels both timeless and transient, capturing the delicate balance between nature’s vastness and human endeavor, as if the road and railway have always belonged here, etched into the landscape.
This diptych consists of two contrasting aerial photos side by side. On the left, a river weaves its way through an emerald tapestry of forest, cloaked in the canopy of green trees. In soft streaks of white, it feels as though we could almost hear the splash of the creek. To the right lies a different world – a solitary road stretching across a sun-bleached desert. The earth is sparse and quiet, dotted with low, hardy shrubs that cling to the dry soil. A single white car rests by the roadside, small and alone in the vast, empty space. Together, these images sing of contrast: one side teeming with life, fluid and verdant; the other barren, still, and stoic. They capture nature’s dual essence – its lush abundance and its stark isolation – depicting journeys both familiar and unknown.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
July 23, 2024
By Drone Camera
February 16, 2024
The two photos are a beautiful juxtaposition – the aged meeting innocence, heritage embracing nuance. These two figures, each unique in age, culture, and experience, remind us of life’s diverse beauty.
October 6, 2024
An elder from one of the First Nations of British Columbia leans over vibrant blossoms, dressed in festival regalia that speaks to traditions. A woven hat shades his face, and his attire is adorned with carved ornaments that sway as he moves. He holds a painted drum, a canvas of ancient symbols and colors that evoke the spirit of mountains and rivers, echoing the land’s stories.
September 3, 2023
The photo features my little sister. In soft light against a dark, infinite backdrop, her form is simple, silhouetted by the glow that frames her hair in a gentle halo. She stands as a symbol of innocence, potential, and a world yet to be discovered.
Winter and summer, mountains and lakes, skiing and kayak, these are the most relaxing moments in the beautiful natures in Vancouver. Both photos exude a serene beauty that embodies a vibrant energy. In the skiing resort scene, the bright colors of skiers against the sparkling white snow create a lively contrast. Meanwhile, the bright yellow kayak resting on the lakeside stands out against the tranquil blues of the water, inviting adventure and reflection. Together, these images capture the harmonious blend of serenity and vibrance, celebrating the stunning landscapes of Vancouver and the joyful moments found in nature.
January 15, 2023
Cypress Ski Resort
August 15, 2023
Golden Ears Provincial Park
Unlike most photos which feature the Lions Gate Bridge in its fully illuminated glamour with bright night lights and views, this photo shifts its focus to the shrubs nearby, putting the plant in the center while blurring the famous Lions Gate Bridge as a background. The unique contrast between the serene foreground and the recognizable landmark implies a new perspective of the things we are so familiar with.
Meanwhile, the small cottage nearby, with its light so bright and inviting, delivers a warmth in contrast of the grey tone of the shrubs.The water, a deep, mesmerizing blue, stretches out from the rocky shore, adding a sense of calm against the rugged backdrop of the mountain. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting warm, golden hues over patches of exposed rock, creating a beautiful interplay of light and shadow on the mountainside. It’s a scene that feels both timeless and transient, capturing the delicate balance between nature’s vastness and human endeavor, as if the road and railway have always belonged here, etched into the landscape.
September 22, 2024
Ambleside Beach
August 16, 2024
These two photos capture the same sewage opening but convey contrasting moods. In the first image, light floods the tube, infusing it with vibrancy as water flows joyfully, symbolizing hope and imagination. The scene is alive, inviting viewers to envision the potential and movement within. In stark contrast, the second photo depicts the tube shrouded in darkness, transforming it into a silent, somber void. Here, the absence of light strips away its liveliness, leaving a stark, melancholic impression. Together, these images powerfully illustrate a duality.
Flying an acrobatic drone 4 miles away, I was able to capture the barren landscape of the mountains next to NASA road in the New Mexico Desert unfolds, revealing majestic mountains. Absence of people accentuate the sense of desolation, giving the scene an untouched, primordial quality.
June 25, 2023
These photos vividly capture the thrilling process of a rocket launch. Equipped with a camera, the rocket documents its exhilarating ascent, showcasing the powerful moments as it leaves the ground and embarks on its journey into space.
Whytecliff Beach is my paradise, a cherished haven from my childhood leisure time. The gentle sea, weathered rocks, a small island, and the surrounding woods come together to create a tranquil sanctuary. This peaceful place has always offered me solace, a retreat where I can escape the noise of the world and reconnect with nature.
June 25, 2023
The 2023 Canadian wildfire season, marked by a quintupling of damage relative to the past decade’s average and the tragic loss of four firefighters, underscores the urgent need for advancements in wildfire monitoring. This project aims to fill the need for a faster and safer wildfire monitoring system using a rocket-launched drone system. Compared to helicopters, the proposed system is faster, can be launched from any field, and it is unmanned, keeping firefighters out of harm's way. First, a prototype rocket was designed, utilizing 3D printing for accelerated production, precision, and cost-efficiency. Simulations were conducted to validate the strength and performance of 3D printed parts prior to flight. Finite Element Analysis simulations were used to validate strength, while Computational Fluid Dynamics simulations optimized fin shape for reduced drag. The first prototype achieved an apogee of 2.6km. Post-flight analysis informed the use of additive manufacturing techniques, leading to a second prototype rocket. The second prototype rocket reduced costs, simplified setup, and increased performance, achieving an apogee of 3.1km. A foldable-arm drone was designed to fit inside the rocket. Its deployment was successfully tested, and the drone was flown achieving a 15-minute flight time. This study showed the potential for a rocket-launched drone system, enhanced by additive manufacturing, for faster and safer wildfire monitoring. Future designs will increase the size, endurance, and features of the drone. In its current state, both the rocket and the drone were successfully tested, showcasing the effectiveness of the proposed system to enhance wildfire monitoring capabilities.
Read PaperAs automotive technology advances, the industry faces the ongoing challenge of enhancing performance while maintaining safety and structural integrity. Carbon fiber composites, with exceptional strength, stiffness, and 80% lower density than steel, offer a promising solution. These materials are more sustainable than metals, enabling innovative manufacturing techniques and reducing energy use and waste. This study explores carbon fiber's feasibility as a primary material for automobiles, examining its manufacturing process, potential challenges, and wide-ranging applications. By leveraging carbon fiber, the automotive industry could achieve significant advancements in performance, fuel efficiency, sustainability, and design flexibility.
This paper examines the aerodynamic performance of the NACA0015 airfoil using Ansys Fluent CFD simulations with the k-ω SST turbulence model at angles of attack of 0°, 6°, and 12°, at a Reynolds number of 2.5 × 10^6. A mesh convergence analysis is conducted to determine the optimal mesh resolution, resulting in a 224,020-element mesh that balances accuracy with computational efficiency. The velocity and pressure contours for each simulation are provided. The study compares the simulated results to verify previous simulations by Nordanger et al. (2015) who used the Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model. The simulation results are extremely different and are likely due to different turbulence models and mesh setups. Further refinement of the simulations is necessary to enhance the accuracy of the results.
