# Aerial Selfie Smartphone Cases Drone in a Phone Lets People Take Photos from High Above By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-in-a-phone References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2016/04/phone-case-has-built-in-drone-for-aerial-selfies.html) & [buzztechnology](http://www.buzztechnology.co.uk/) The Drone in a Phone may still be in its prototype stage, but it ushers in the next stage of selfies and [protective cases in general](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-case-30). It boasts microdrones in the design to allow people to take photos from different angles including ones way up in the air. Conceived by UK-based think tank [Buzz Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Sovereign-AI-infrastructure), the Drone in a Phone comes down to a detachable camera. Yet it will still be attached by a thin cord. This cord will provide the power and also allow efficient transfer of images back to the phone. There will be three options of cameras as well: macro, superzoom and regular. It might have a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip) campaign as early as September. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aerial Selfie Smartphone Cases:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop smartphone cases with built-in microdrones to take aerial photos. - **Drone in a Phone:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create phones with detachable cameras powered by a thin cord for aerial photography. - **Microdrone Technology:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the integration of microdrones for innovative photography and videography applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Accessories:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design and manufacture smartphone cases that enable aerial photography capabilities. - **Photography Equipment:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Produce detachable cameras powered by thin cords for versatile aerial photo and video capturing. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate microdrone technology into smartphones and devices to enhance photography experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Swiveling Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-photography-drone.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [Robotic Companion Smartphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-robot-phone.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md)