# Rounded Bi-Rotor Ducted Drones The Cleo Dronut X1 Hides its Fans for Safer Operation By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-dronut-x1 References: [hiconsumption](https://hiconsumption.com/cleo-dronut-x1-drone/) & [cleorobotics](https://cleorobotics.com/product/dronut-x1/)  The [Cleo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Partner-Tech) Dronut X1 drone is a durable, bi-rotor technology product for maximizing the capabilities of operators by highlighting enclosed components and more. The drone comes as the first of its kind that utilizes a series of [ducted fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone) to enable it to fly comfortably in the presence of humans without having to worry about them coming into contact with rotors. The unit is paired with a high-resolution 4K camera along with a three-dimensional LiDAR sensor, LEDs for operation in the dark and a global shutter camera to enable precise positioning. The Cleo Dronut X1 drone highlights a very user-friendly design that can be piloted via an Android smartphone, which can even be modified to fit onto a [PlayStation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skiff-100) controller for increased agility. Image Credit: Cleo Robotics ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ducted Drone Technology:** Companies can explore the development of ducted drones for safer and improved drone operation around humans. - **User-friendly Drone Design:** Companies can invest in designing more user-friendly drones that can be controlled through familiar devices like smartphones or gaming controllers. - **Multifunctional Drone Sensors:** Companies can innovate and incorporate 3D LiDAR sensors, high-resolution 4K cameras and global shutter cameras to improve drone sensing and positioning capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Aerospace and Defense:** The aerospace and defense industry can create ducted drones for military and surveillance applications with superior safety and stealth capabilities around humans. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry can invest in user-friendly drone designs to capture high-quality aerial footage for movies, news, sports and events. - **Logistics and Infrastructure:** The logistics and infrastructure industry can utilize multifunctional drones with advanced sensing and positioning capabilities for inspection, maintenance, and surveillance of critical assets and infrastructure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bladeless Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vita-bladeless.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Swiveling Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-photography-drone.md) - [Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimp-drone.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Triple-Propeller Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-hitop.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md)