# Drone-Mounted Billboards Skye Aero Wants To Use Drone Billboards to Revolutionize Advertising By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-billboards References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/flying-drone-billboards-are-the-future-we-deserve-1765626310) & [aerotain](http://www.aerotain.com/) A Swiss firm by the name of [Skye Aero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nimacimab) is bidding to completely revolutionize advertising by making use of drone billboards. The company's vision involves building massive 10-foot helium balloons that will be equipped with small propellers for added control. The balloons would be able to engage with audiences and viewers in ways that traditional, static two-dimensional billboards cannot. What's great about these drone billboards is that they can safely be flown over crowds and even capture video of them for boosted interactivity. This audacious project goes to show that [drones have so many more applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-drone-network) beyond recreation, military, search-and-rescue and photography -- they can be used to better engage with audiences for the sake of advertising. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 51% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Drone Billboards:** Using drones to revolutionize advertising by creating interactive and engaging billboards that can be safely flown over crowds. - **Helium Balloons:** Utilizing large helium balloons equipped with propellers for added control, creating unique advertising opportunities. - **Boosted Interactivity:** Capturing video of crowds for boosted interactivity, providing new ways for advertisers to engage with audiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the advertising industry by incorporating drone billboards to create interactive and engaging experiences for audiences. - **Event Management:** Utilizing drone billboards and boosted interactivity to enhance event experiences and capture memorable moments. - **Tourism:** Implementing drone billboards in tourist destinations to provide informative and captivating advertising experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimp-drone.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md) - [Helicopter-Towed Digital Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-gaiden-4.md) - [Dynamic Metaverse Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-billboard.md) - [Storytelling Drone Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity-drones.md) - [Large-Scale Drone Lightshows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-lightshow.md) - [Drone-Equipped Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-and-dji.md) - [Drone-Powered Window Cleaning Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dronepowered-cleaning-service.md)