Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Hi-Tech
Drone
Consumers search for unobtrusive forms of drone entertainment.
4.5
Trend score
Trend
What is the Hi-Tech Drone trend?
Hi-Tech Drone: New drone models are being updated with hi-tech features ranging from gesture-control to virtual reality. The modern consumer is not only feature-hungry when it comes to new technology; they're also seeking a seamless user experience, indicating that the narrowing gap between consumers and their devices is heavily influencing product design.
Trend themes
Themes within the Hi-Tech Drone trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Gesture-Control
Consumers are seeking more intuitive control over drones through gesture-control, paving the way for disruptive innovation opportunities in interface design.
02
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality technology is becoming increasingly tied to drone technology as consumers seek more immersive experiences, presenting opportunities to innovate through new VR drone systems.
03
Autonomous Underwater Drones
The rise of autonomous underwater drones is set to revolutionize underwater exploration, offering businesses a myriad of applications for use.
Industry implications
What the Hi-Tech Drone trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
The ongoing development of drones with added features and capabilities reveals the immense potential for innovation and growth in the consumer electronics industry.
For
Film Production
As drones continue to get smaller, faster and more advanced, the film production industry can benefit from new filming techniques, enabling fresh angles and improved shots.
For
Maritime Industry
The emergence of drones that can traverse both land and water is presenting disruptive opportunities within maritime industries for reconnaissance, resource monitoring and international boundary surveillance.
Workshop question
What's one key feature you could add to your offering to dramatically improve your consumers' experience?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Hi-Tech Drone
Trend score 4.5 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 62%, freshness 8%.
Popularity65%
Activity62%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Hi-Tech Drone trend
7 featured examples from Oct 17, 2015 to Apr 23, 2016CategoryTech
POV Drones
The PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone Allows You to Experience the Flight
The PowerUp FPV Paper Airplane Drone highlights opportunities for innovation in drone manufacturing, especially in creating lightweight and durable designs.
CategoryTech
VR Drone Cameras
The EHANG 'GHOSTDRONE 2.0' Drone Allows for Immersive Flying Experiences
The EHANG 'GHOSTDRONE 2.0' showcases disruptive innovation opportunities in the drone technology industry with its integration of virtual reality.
CategoryAutos
Amphibious Underwater Drones
The CRACUNS Drone Can Float Up From Underwater and Take To the Sky
The CRACUNS drone showcases a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for military drone manufacturing industries to develop more versatile drones that can function both under…
CategoryTech
Autonomous Gesture Drones
The FLYbi Drone Syncs to the Flyer's Head for Accurate Flying Control
Drone manufacturers can explore implementing gesture and body control in their products to improve user experience.
CategoryTech
Minuscule POV Drones
The Axis Vidus is the Smallest Flying Device to Offer Remote Person View
The Axis Vidus is a game changer in the drone industry, offering a small size and remote person view capabilities.
CategoryTech
Surface-Striding Drone Systems
The WaterStrider Drone Accessory Skims the Surface Of the Water
The WaterStrider presents an opportunity for photographers and videographers to capture unique and stunning shots on and around water.
CategoryTech
Autonomous Underwater Drones
The iBubble Drone Can Follow Scuba Divers and Film Video
The iBubble underwater drone has the potential to change the game for underwater exploration and marine tourism.
