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User-Following Drones

The FlyPro 'XEagle' Smartwatch-Controlled Drone Captures Autonomously

— May 4, 2016 — Tech
Not having an operator to capture your exploits when heading out means losing out on footage, so the FlyPro 'XEagle' smartwatch-controlled drone is designed to be your autonomous cameraman.

Rather than have users control the drone via a smartphone, the FlyPro 'XEagle' works to provide users with a wrist-worn device that will make keeping you in frame easier than ever. Whether you want to simply be followed or get a more customized filming experience, the FlyPro 'XEagle' enables this by packing pre-programmed settings and the ability to go rogue into the device.

The FlyPro 'XEagle' smartwatch-controlled drone is currently available for preorder on Kickstarter and offers early adopters a massive discount on the set price point for the package. With consumers opting to go it alone rather than with a friend more than ever, we could see more innovations targeted toward single individuals.
Trend Themes
1. Smartwatch-controlled Drones - The rise of smartwatch-controlled drones presents tremendous opportunities for disruptive innovation in the drone industry, allowing for more intuitive and convenient control.
2. Autonomous Filming - The development of drones with pre-programmed settings and the ability to film autonomously opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of cinematography and videography, making it easier and more accessible to capture high-quality footage.
3. Solo Adventure Technology - The increasing trend of individuals opting for solo adventures creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of technology that caters to the needs of single users, such as the FlyPro 'XEagle' smartwatch-controlled drone.
Industry Implications
1. Drone Technology - The growing popularity of user-following drones fuels innovation in the drone technology industry, with a potential for disruptive advancements in autonomous flight, tracking technology, and camera stabilization.
2. Cinematography and Videography - The emergence of autonomous filming drones opens up disruptive opportunities in the cinematography and videography industry, enabling filmmakers and content creators to capture unique and dynamic shots with greater ease and efficiency.
3. Adventure and Outdoor Gear - The rise of solo adventures and the need for personal capturing devices like the FlyPro 'XEagle' smartwatch-controlled drone create disruptive innovation opportunities in the adventure and outdoor gear industry, with a potential for the development of compact, durable, and user-friendly equipment.
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