# Gestured Drone Drones are created with gesture-control capabilities. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Aug 6, 2018 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gestured-drone ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.9/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Gestured Drone trend? **Gestured Drone:** Tech brands that specialize in personal drone systems are incorporating gesture-control functions that allow consumers to operate their products unencumbered by hand-occupying tools. These products cater to consumers seeking seamless ways to integrate tech-related play into their lives. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 26, 2017 to Aug 3, 2018 - Published: Aug 6, 2018 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Gestured Drone trend ### Gesture-Controlled Drones Tech companies are incorporating gesture-control functions that allow consumers to operate drones unencumbered by hand-occupying tools. ### Compact and Portable Drones Drone manufacturers are creating ultra-compact and foldable drones with impressive features. ### Gesture-Controlled Toys Tech companies are producing toys with simple, intuitive, and gesture-based controls that respond to one's body movements. ## What the Gestured Drone trend means for industry ### For Consumer Electronics Gesture-controlled drones and toys have the potential to revolutionize the consumer electronics industry, offering more seamless ways to integrate technology into daily life. ### For Photography and Filmmaking Compact and portable drones with high-quality cameras and intelligent flight control options offer disruptive innovation in the photography and filmmaking industry. ### For Entertainment and Toy Manufacturing Gesture-controlled toys offer new avenues for entertainment companies and toy manufacturers to create innovative products that are intuitive and fun to use. ## Workshop question How could your brand enhance the user-friendliness of its products/services? ## Trend signals for Gestured Drone Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Gestured Drone trend 4 featured examples from May 26, 2017 to Aug 3, 2018. - [Gesture-Controlled Mini Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-spark): The Palm-sized DJI Spark Can Be Controlled Via Hand Movements (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can explore the potential of gesture-controlled mini drones like the DJI Spark to enhance their product offerings and create innovative user expe… - [Portable Performance Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mavic-air): The Mavic Air is a Powerhouse Drone that is Compact and Portable (Category: Tech) Implication: The drone manufacturing industry can take advantage of the trend of ultra-compact drones to develop innovative designs that prioritize portability without compromising performance. - [Gesture-Controlled Air Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spinmaster-supernova): The SpinMaster Supernova Does Away with the Remote Control System (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The toy industry can explore the incorporation of gesture-controlled technology into their product offerings to enhance play experiences. - [Gesture-Operated Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-drone): DJI Uses Movement and Facial Recognition to Operate Its Mini Drones (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of gesture-operated drones by designing and manufacturing innovative drone models with intuitive and easy-to-use cont… ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)