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Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones

This Blimp Drone Doesn't Require Blades to Get Around

— November 17, 2021 — Tech
Japanese company NTT Docomo has unveiled a truly unique blimp drone that eschews the hazardous, loud and energy-guzzling design of popular blade-bearing drones in favor of a balloon-like design that also manages to use ultrasonic propulsion in order to move around in a controlled fashion.

Packed with helium, this blimp drone is capable of being fitted with a camera for the sake of photography and videography projects. However, the drone is eyecatching in its own right thanks to the inclusion of multichromatic LED lights, a feature that is also sure to make this drone a hit in the events sector.

With blades of conventional drones posing all kinds of problems for humans, animals, the environment and other airborne technology, the advent of NTT Docomo's blimp drone offers a suitable alternative.

Image Credit: Docomo
Trend Themes
1. Ultrasonic Propulsion - The development of ultrasonic propulsion technology presents opportunities for companies in the drone and aviation industry to create quieter, safer, and more efficient drones or aircrafts.
2. Blimp Drones - The increased demand for blimp drones in event photography and videography markets creates opportunities for companies in the aerial photography/videography and event planning industries to offer unique and innovative services.
3. LED Lighting - The integration of multichromatic LED lights in blimp drones presents opportunities for companies in the advertising and events industry to create attention-grabbing displays and aerial marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Drone - Drone manufacturers can leverage ultrasonic propulsion technology to create safer and more efficient drones.
2. Aviation - Aviation companies can explore the use of blimp drones for surveillance or transportation purposes.
3. Event Planning - Event planning companies can incorporate blimp drones with LED lighting into their services to provide clients with unique and innovative aerial photography/videography experiences.
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