Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Droneimals
Flying technology is used for delight with pet-like toys.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Droneimals trend?
Droneimals: Typically, drone technology is seen as a huge step for function. Shifting the focus to fun, the flight technology is being applied to toys and leisure with drone animals. Essentially functioning as pet replacements, these "Droneimals" open the doors for more affordable, less high-pressure forms of animal companionship.
Trend themes
Themes within the Droneimals trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Droneimals
Applying drone technology to leisure toys and pet replacements for more affordable forms of animal companionship.
02
Mobile Phone Butterflies
Upcycling electronics into interactive art exhibits with phone number call-to-action for visual and sensory experience.
03
Bionic Birds
Remote-controlled bird robot using smartphone accelerometers, magnetometers, and Bluetooth with crowdfunding campaign for mass production.
Industry implications
What the Droneimals trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Toy Manufacturing
Exploring leisure applications of drone and robotic technology in the toy industry.
For
Environmental Services
Utilizing bird and bat drones for wildlife management in the agriculture, aviation, and waste management sectors.
For
Disaster Relief
Incorporating drone technology as search and rescue tools for accessing inaccessible areas in disaster situations.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Droneimals
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 60%, freshness 8%.
Popularity69%
Activity60%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial (not a primary audience)
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Droneimals trend
7 featured examples from Jan 20, 2014 to Jan 26, 2015CategoryLuxury
Fire-Breathing Dragon Toys
This Remote Control Dragon Will Make You the Envy of the Entire Area
Manufacturers can explore creating innovative and interactive toys based on popular shows and characters.
CategoryUnique
Jellyfish-Mimicking Drones
Researchers at NYU Created a Jellyfish Drone That Hovers in the Air
The aerospace and defense industries could utilize jellyfish-inspired drones for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
CategoryEco
Mobile Phone Butterflies
The Natural History Museum London Has Some Interesting New Butterflies
The electronics recycling industry has the opportunity to leverage the growing trend of upcycling electronics as a means to reduce e-waste and minimize environmental impact.
CategoryTech
Vampire Bat Drones
The DALER Prototype Drone Can Scope Out Inaccessible Areas
The vampire bat drone technology can revolutionize the field of disaster relief by providing enhanced search and rescue capabilities in inaccessible locations.
CategoryLife-Stages
Hi-Tech Artsy Toys
This Mechanical Butterfly Was Designed to Be Decorated by the Child
Toy manufacturers can embrace customizable features to cater to the growing demand for personalized toys.
CategoryTech
Bionic Birds
The Bionic Bird's Flight is Controlled By Your Smartphone
The development of remote-controlled robotics, like the Bionic Bird, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as surveillance, agriculture, and exploration…
CategoryTech
Robotic Raptors
The 'Robirds' Drones Are Used to Keep Nuisance Birds Away
Robotic Raptors can be implemented in agriculture industries to protect and control the bird population.
