# App-Controlled Drones This Compact Drone Can Capture and Broadcast 4K Video By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-drones References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/30/the-compact-yuneec-breeze-drone-is-built-for-4k-selfies/) & [yuneec](https://yuneec.com/en_US/products/breeze/overview.html?ref=producthunt) Yuneec has managed to engineer and design a wonderful new compact drone that, despite its distinctly small form, is more than capable of doing everything from capturing [4K video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/action-5-pro) of the highest quality to offering versatility in the form of distinct flight modes. What's great about this particular compact drone is the fact that it works in conjunction with a [companion smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebo-air-2), available for both the iOS and Android platforms. This particular app helps you monitor and manipulate the flight path of the compact drone, view a live stream and even capture photos and video with the ease of a click. The app also makes social sharing of images easier. At $500, this is a reasonably priced compact drone that offers portability, ease of use and easy social plugins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Drone Technology:** The development of smaller and more portable drones with advanced technology presents opportunities for businesses in industries such as photography, videography, and agriculture. - **App-integrated Drones:** The integration of companion apps with drones allows for easy manipulation of flight modes and live streaming, creating potential applications in industries such as security, surveying, and entertainment. - **Social Sharing Drones:** The ability to instantly share images and videos through social media creates opportunities for businesses in industries such as marketing, tourism, and journalism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The compact and high-quality video capabilities of these drones create disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers in capturing aerial footage. - **Security:** The ability to manipulate flight modes and live stream footage through an app creates disruptive innovation opportunities for security companies in conducting aerial surveillance. - **Marketing:** The ability to instantly share images and videos through social media creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in promoting their brand through unique and attention-grabbing content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Lightweight Compact Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Pocket-Sized Pro Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-5-pro.md) - [Minuscule Flagship Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-4-pro.md) - [Foldable Lightweight Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro.md)