# Blanket-Based Drone Chargers The 'Flying Drone Blanket' Can Charge Multiple Drones Simultaneously By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2021-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-charger References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/drones/flying-drone-blanket-charge-launch-quadcopter-swarms/) & [carloratti](https://carloratti.com/project/flyfire/) Italian design company Carlo Ratti Associati has teamed up with venerated drone technology company Flyfire to design the Flying Drone Blanket, an innovation [drone charger technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-dock-3) that makes it easier than ever for [multiple active drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-flycart-100) to be charged and launched simultaneously. The Flying Drone Blanket, as its name suggests, comprises a blanket-like structure to which up to 16 drones can be connected, with all the quadcopters capable of quickly and easily juicing up their batteries at the same time. Blankets can also be connected to each other, making it possible for thousands of drones to be launched and charged at the same tie. Given the increasing ubiquity of [large drone displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-matrice-400) that comprises masses of drones moving at the same time, this blanket-inspired drone charger system could have a range of applications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Drone Charging Technology:** The development of blanket-like structures to charge multiple drones simultaneously presents new opportunities for efficient drone management and transport. - **Expanded Mass Drone Display:** Innovative charging technology enables the possibility for record-breaking mass drone displays, providing new opportunities for spectacular live events, advertising, and entertainment. - **High Capacity Drone Charging:** The concept of scalable drone chargers, capable of charging thousands of drones at once, unlocks new opportunities for a wide range of industries from agriculture to security, and could reduce operational costs while increasing efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Drone Technology:** The drone industry has the opportunity to further innovate their technology by improving charging efficiency and scalability. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can leverage scalable drone charging technology by using large mass drone displays for spectacular live events, advertising, and entertainment purposes. - **Agriculture:** High capacity drone charging technology may improve efficiency and precision in agriculture by enabling the scaling of crop monitoring and treatment via drone use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power-Beaming Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-recharging-system.md) - [Drone-Themed Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-themed-bed.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md) - [Streamlined Drone Delivery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-delivery-network.md) - [Rolling Technology Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestyle-wireless-charger.md) - [Drone-Equipped Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-and-dji.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Foldable All-Weather Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matrice-30.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md)