# Droneimals Flying technology is used for delight with pet-like toys. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Jan 29, 2015 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/droneimals ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.5/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 20, 2014 to Jan 26, 2015 - Published: Jan 29, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Droneimals trend ### Droneimals Applying drone technology to leisure toys and pet replacements for more affordable forms of animal companionship. ### Mobile Phone Butterflies Upcycling electronics into interactive art exhibits with phone number call-to-action for visual and sensory experience. ### Bionic Birds Remote-controlled bird robot using smartphone accelerometers, magnetometers, and Bluetooth with crowdfunding campaign for mass production. ## What the Droneimals trend means for industry ### For 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 for Droneimals Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 60%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 69% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Droneimals trend 7 featured examples from Jan 20, 2014 to Jan 26, 2015. - [Fire-Breathing Dragon Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-control-dragon): This Remote Control Dragon Will Make You the Envy of the Entire Area (Category: Luxury) Implication: Manufacturers can explore creating innovative and interactive toys based on popular shows and characters. - [Jellyfish-Mimicking Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfish-drone): Researchers at NYU Created a Jellyfish Drone That Hovers in the Air (Category: Unique) Implication: The aerospace and defense industries could utilize jellyfish-inspired drones for tactical surveillance and reconnaissance missions. - [Mobile Phone Butterflies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-london): The Natural History Museum London Has Some Interesting New Butterflies (Category: Eco) Implication: 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. - [Vampire Bat Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampire-bat-drone): The DALER Prototype Drone Can Scope Out Inaccessible Areas (Category: Tech) Implication: The vampire bat drone technology can revolutionize the field of disaster relief by providing enhanced search and rescue capabilities in inaccessible locations. - [Hi-Tech Artsy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-butterfly): This Mechanical Butterfly Was Designed to Be Decorated by the Child (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Toy manufacturers can embrace customizable features to cater to the growing demand for personalized toys. - [Bionic Birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird): The Bionic Bird's Flight is Controlled By Your Smartphone (Category: Tech) Implication: The development of remote-controlled robotics, like the Bionic Bird, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in industries such as surveillance, agriculture, and exploration… - [Robotic Raptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robird): The 'Robirds' Drones Are Used to Keep Nuisance Birds Away (Category: Tech) Implication: Robotic Raptors can be implemented in agriculture industries to protect and control the bird population. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)