# Camera-Toting Quadcopters The Aries Blackbird X10 Captures High Quality Footage By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aries-blackbird References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/adorama-aries-blackbird-x10-drone/35115/) & [adorama](http://www.adorama.com/AIRBBX10.html) The Aries Blackbird X10 is a [compact but high quality camera quadcopter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo), developed by [Adorama](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rfmounted-lenses), that is capable of shooting 1080p video at 40 frames per second and capture 16-megapixel images. The quadcopter can fly for 25 minutes on a full charge of its 5,300 mAh lithium-polymer battery. The Aries Blackbird X10 packs a wide variety of useful features including 6-axis gyro stability, GPS-enabled position-holding and first-person viewing on WiFi-linked iOS or Android devices. The drone can be remotely controlled, with users able to remotely stop or start recording, switch between video and still image modes, alter settings and adjust the angle of the camera. The camera is capable of automatically tilting relative to the horizon to keep subjects centered. The Aries Blackbard X10 is currently available for a price of $799, exclusively from Adorama. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Camera Quadcopters:** Developing compact camera quadcopters that offer high-quality video and image capture, stability features, and remote control capabilities. - **Advanced Drone Features:** Integrating features such as GPS-enabled position-holding, automatic tilting, and first-person viewing on mobile devices into drone technology. - **Camera Drone Battery Life:** Improving the battery life of camera quadcopters to allow for longer flight times and extended recording capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop and market compact camera quadcopters with advanced features for photography and videography enthusiasts. - **Film and Photography:** The film and photography industry can harness the potential of advanced drone features to capture unique and immersive perspectives for movies, advertising, and other visual media projects. - **Outdoor Recreation and Sports:** The outdoor recreation and sports industry can utilize camera quadcopters with longer battery life to capture breathtaking aerial footage of activities such as mountain biking, skiing, and surfing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [4-Axis Gimbal Cinema Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-ronin-4d.md) - [Lightweight Agility Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-air-3.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md) - [8K Cinema Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-cinema-camera-drone.md) - [Foldable Lightweight Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md)