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# Indoor Drone Arenas
The DJI Arena Will Allow Novices to Improve Their Drone-Controlling Skills

By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-03 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-arena
References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/dji-arena-novice-pilots/44668/) & [dji](http://www.dji.com/newsroom/news/dji-opens-its-first-drone-arena-in-korea)

[China-based company DJI](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-and-dji) has been making all kinds of waves within the drone industry in recent months, and it is set to further its reputation as a world leader in the drone sector thanks to the unveiling of a spectacular new [indoor drone arena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity-drones) aptly named the DJI Arena.

Located in the city of Yongin in South Korea, this drone arena takes up a space of 1,395 square meters and features a variety of LED hoops and obstacles designed to test and challenge pilots.

In addition to providing a space for drone owners to have fun, this drone arena's biggest advantage is that it acts as a place where [novice drone enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo) can train and improve their skills before taking their drones to the open skies.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.5/10
- Popularity: 81% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Indoor Drone Training:** The DJI Arena sets the trend for indoor drone training centers, providing drone enthusiasts with a safe space to practice flying before taking their drones to the open skies.
- **Drone Arena Entertainment:** The rise of indoor drone arenas like the DJI Arena opens up opportunities for innovative and thrilling drone arena entertainment businesses.
- **Drone Obstacle Courses:** The DJI Arena's LED hoops and other obstacles demonstrate the trend of creating drone obstacle courses as a way to test and challenge pilots' skills.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Drone Manufacturing:** Drone manufacturers like DJI and others have the opportunity to expand their businesses by creating indoor drone arenas to train and entertain customers.
- **Sports and Entertainment:** Sports and entertainment companies have the chance to capitalize on the trend of drone arena entertainment, creating new and unique spectator experiences.
- **Education and Training:** The trend of indoor drone training centers like the DJI Arena provides opportunities for education and training businesses to incorporate drone piloting into their programs.

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