Category
Life-Stages
Constructible Franchises
Trend cluster
Category
Hands-On
Drone
Drones provide extra customization and interactivity for curious consumers.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Hands-On Drone trend?
Hands-On Drone: The desire for interactive forms of play continues with innovative drone concepts that increase hands-on involvement. Whether it's taking a "toy-to-life" approach that children will enjoy, or providing customizable features for adults, tech toys that offer greater control will succeed with the modern consumer, who is constantly searching for empowerment in all facets of life.
Trend themes
Themes within the Hands-On Drone trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Customizable Drones
Maker culture and consumer desire for customization is driving demand for programmable and modular drones that offer hands-on involvement.
02
Discreet and Compact Drones
Drones designed for military and industrial use, requiring autonomy and attentiveness, are attracting attention with their discrete, lightweight, folding designs.
03
DIY Drones
The rise of maker culture is driving interest in DIY drone kits and components, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to build powerful, customizable drones from scratch.
Industry implications
What the Hands-On Drone trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics Industry
Consumer desire for hands-on, customizable technology is driving innovation in drone technology that is driving growth and revenue in the consumer electronics industry.
For
Aerospace and Defense Industry
Advances in drone technology and design is driving growth and profitability in the aerospace and defense industry and is thus creating opportunities for disruptive innovation.
For
Photography and Videography Industry
Drone technology is enabling a new generation of photographers and videographers to capture images and footage from previously impossible angles on both professional and consumer levels.
Workshop question
How can you grant your customer a sense of control?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Hands-On Drone
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 69%, activity 69%, freshness 8%.
Popularity69%
Activity69%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Hands-On Drone trend
9 featured examples from Jan 14, 2016 to Jul 28, 2018CategoryTech
Discreet Foldable Drones
This Lockheed Martin Drone is Designed For Military and Industrial Use
The Outsider drone is designed for military applications, demonstrating disruptive innovation in the military technology industry.
CategoryTech
Customizable Camera Drone Equipment
The 'WWWing' Drone Features Clip-on Parts to Go Anywhere
Drone manufacturers can capitalize on the customizable drone design trend by creating modular drone units that allow for easy attachment of different transportation solutions.
CategoryArt & Design
DIY Professional Drone Kits
The FireClouds AirFrame Kit Comes with Everything to Make a Drone
The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY drones by offering drone kits that allow users to build their own professional drones.
CategoryLife-Stages
Modular Hovercraft Drones
Makeblock's Airblock Drone Toy Can Be Programmed to Do Different Stunts
The toy manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of modular drone toys by developing innovative products that combine playfulness and educational value.
CategoryLife-Stages
Building Block Drone Kits
The Force Flyers DIY Fly n Drive Building Block Drone is Customizable
The toy manufacturing industry has an opportunity to tap into the trend towards customizable building block toys and create innovative products like the Force Flyers DIY Fly n Dri…
CategoryTech
Interchangeable Component Drones
The 'Blank Drone' Can be Used for Photo, Video and More
The modular drones trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for manufacturers to develop versatile drone models.
CategoryTech
Customized Programmable Drones
The 'CoDrone' Programmable Drone Hit Kickstarter After CES 2016
The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of customized programmable drones to develop more personalized and versatile drone products for a broader range of users.
CategoryLife-Stages
Hoverboard Barbie Toys
Mattel's Star Light Adventure RC Toy Takes Barbie to New Heights
The toy industry can capitalize on the trend of high-tech toys and diverse dolls to attract and engage children.
CategoryLife-Stages
All-Terrain Toy Drones
Takara Tomy's Earth Rider Flying Drones Conquer Land, Air and Water
Toy companies can explore producing hybrid toys that cater to children's fascination with different terrains and environments.
