INSIDE HOLLYWOOD: Tron Uprising Concepts

The production asked for a 'classic helicopter', yet Tron-esque. My favorite proposal, very geometric, with tiny jet fighter cockpit and octagon fuselage. Considered too abstract / needed more interior space for filming.

This version has a twin gunner cockpit like usual combat helicopters have, and we carried this over into the final design.
 

This version has a strong cross section which was slightly inspired by the amazing Star Wars Republic Gunship, one of my favorite film vehicles. Guards would always stand exposed, barrel stylized cockpit. Not considered.

Design Daniel Simon. © DISNEY ENTERPRISES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.