# Multiplayer Drone Games 'Game of Drones' Will Allow You to Race and Fight Your Friends' Drones By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-games References: [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/in-the-game-of-drones-you-fly-or-you-die-2015-6) & [gameofdrones](http://www.gameofdrones.com) A new startup called 'Game of Drones' believes that [competitive drone games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codrone-edu) could be the next major outdoor sport. The idea behind the company is to offer drone flying enthusiasts an opportunity to practice their skills and compete with other like-minded individuals. Currently, Game of Drones sells its own 'Hiro Action Sports drones,' which are designed for racing and engaging in [head-to-head battles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-break). To facilitate the games, the company has been setting up drone fighting pits, in which the remote control quadcopters are pitted against one another. While the sport is still largely a niche activity, company founded Marque Cornblatt has plans for directly broadcasting the drone games all over the world. Cornblatt explains that Game of Drones intends to follow the lead of [competitive video gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-force), which is already a worldwide streaming phenomenon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Competitive Drone Games:** The rise of competitive drone games creates opportunities for companies to develop new training tools, accessories, and drone game platforms. - **Drone Fighting Pits:** Drone fighting pits present opportunities for innovative drone pit designs, new safety protocols, and regulations. - **Drone Game Broadcasting:** The potential for drone game broadcasting can be leveraged by companies to develop new technologies and platforms for live streaming and on-demand viewing. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The increasing demand for drones as competitors need advanced and high-quality drone technology such as camera systems, processors, and drone components to boost their performance. - **Entertainment and Media:** The rise of drone games creates opportunities for content creators, streaming platforms, and traditional broadcasters to monetize live streaming and on-demand viewing of drone games. - **Sports and Recreation:** The emergence of drone games presents opportunities for sports equipment manufacturers, event organizers, and sports teams to extend their brand and offer new products and services to fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Themed Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-themed-bed.md) - [Gaming-Style Drone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orqa-fpvctrl.md) - [Laser-Controlled Military Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lasercontrolled-military-drone.md) - [Hovering Soccer Referee Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/referee-drone.md) - [Drag Culture Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drag-her-video-game.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md) - [Drone Marketing Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-shows.md) - [Wearable Drone Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-controller-concept.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md)