Remote-controlled cars and helicopters are now a thing of the past with the advent of smartphone-operated toy drones. Recently Trend Hunter chatted with Parrot Inc. Director of Sales and Marketing Christian Coly about their minidrone products.
Previously known for their car-based technology, the company now specializes in building wireless products around smartphones. This includes toy drones and other connected toys. For example, their miniature cargo drones are piloted using a free mobile app. It also has a built-in camera so you can see everything the unmanned flyer does. They also have a minidrone with LED lights and jumping capabilities that also sends real-time streaming to your mobile device.
With a focus on developing connected toys that provide innovation and fun for kids, Parrot demonstrates different drone uses.
Playful Toy Drones
Parrot Makes Innovative and Fun Minidrones for Children to Play With
Trend Themes
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Smartphone-operated Toy Drones — Opportunity to create new and innovative toy drones that can be controlled using smartphones.
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Connected Toys — Potential for developing a range of connected toys that offer unique features and functionalities.
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Real-time Streaming Toy Drones — Disruptive innovation opportunity to build toy drones with real-time streaming capabilities for an immersive user experience.
Industry Implications
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Toy Manufacturing Industry — Chance to capitalize on the emerging trend of smartphone-operated toy drones and create innovative products for children.
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Wireless Technology Industry — Opportunity to explore and develop wireless technologies that can be integrated into connected toys.
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Photography and Videography Industry — Potential for innovation in the photography and videography industry by incorporating camera features into toy drones for capturing aerial shots and videos.