# Galactic Sci-Fi Drones This Flying R2-D2 Took Flight During a Comic-Con Drone Stunt By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-14 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comiccon-drone References: [thecreatorsproject.vice](http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/en_au/blog/drone-r2-d2-soars-over-comic-con?utm_source=tcptwitteranz) A Comic-Con drone display took place at this year's annual comic-worshipping festival in San Diego. The Star Wars character R2-D2 was hanging out by water when it decided to go for a sky-high stroll. The playful Comic-Con drone soared above the crowds, over the waterfront scenery and grabbed everyone's attention before making a safe landing in the arms of the man who had launched R2-D2 into the sky. The R2-D2 drone was the creation of artist Otto Dieffenbach. This drone was made from Styrofoam, making R2-D2 a lightweight travel companion for the weekend festival. This fun drone display provided an epic scene for Comic-Con fans across the San Diego waterfront. Star Wars fans and sci-fi lovers alike were dazzled by the flying robot that truly brought the festival to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sci-fi Drones:** The creation of sci-fi drones can spark a new era in entertainment and advanced aerial technologies. - **Comic-con Drone Performances:** Comic-Con drone performances can revolutionize public entertainment and create new forms of interactive experiences. - **Styrofoam Construction:** The use of Styrofoam in drone construction can lead to efficient and cost-effective manufacturing processes for lightweight drones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize sci-fi drones to create innovative and engaging performances for audiences. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can invest in the development of advanced aerial technologies for commercial purposes, such as delivery services and surveillance systems. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can explore the use of Styrofoam and other lightweight materials in drone construction to produce cost-effective and eco-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Branded Special-Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2.md) - [Drone-Created Gingerbread Light Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-village-in-the-sky.md) - [Sci-Fi Spacecraft LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set.md) - [Drone Marketing Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-shows.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md)