# Recreational Electric Multicopters This Multicopter Was Created By Singaporean Students By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-12-05 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Snowstorm-multicopter References: [nbcnews](http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/student-created-snowstorm-flying-machine-takes-passenger-aloft-n473706) & [news.nus.edu.sg](http://news.nus.edu.sg/press-releases/9747-frogworks-personal-flying-machine) A group of students based in Singapore have created an incredible battery-powered electric multicopter, dubbed the 'Snowstorm', that is designed for [recreational flying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity-drones). This craft is capable of performing [fully vertical take-off and landing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol) motions, and is the result of a couple of semesters' work as part of the [National University of Singapore's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-drone) FrogWorks program, which aims to challenge students to construct a flying craft for recreational purposes. This multicopter is attached to an anodized, hexagonal aluminum frame that is equipped with strong Kevlar ropes and carbon fiber plates. The craft is capable of offering five minutes of flight at a time carrying a 70 kg pilot. This project shows that inexpensive, recreational flight isn't too far off and can be easily achieved through smart engineering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recreational Electric Multicopters:** The rise of recreational electric multicopters presents opportunities for innovative, sustainable and eco-friendly leisure activities. - **Battery-powered Aviation:** Battery-powered electric vehicles are influencing the development of battery-powered aviation technology for recreational and commercial purposes. - **Smart Engineering for Leisure Activities:** Advancements in smart engineering are enabling the creation of affordable and accessible leisure activities through technology such as recreational electric multicopters. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation Industry:** The aviation industry can expand its boundaries by rethinking their offerings to meet the changing needs of people who desire sustainable recreational experiences. - **Sports and Leisure Industry:** The sports and leisure industry can take advantage of new technologies such as recreational electric multicopters to expand their offerings and provide more unique, innovative experiences. - **Engineering and Design Industry:** The engineering and design industry can develop and innovate technology such as electric multicopters for recreational use that are affordable, sustainable, and user-friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tf-g1.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtol.md) - [Incline-Friendly Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-drone.md)