# Modular Styrofoam Drones The Airblocks Drone Kits Enable Makers to Create Floating or Flying Units By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-kits References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/10/05/float-omobiles/) & [makeblock](http://www.makeblock.com/) Drones have quickly become a popular hobby for children and adults around the world, so the Airblocks drone kits come as a logical next step to provide enhanced capabilities. Crafted from styrofoam, the Airblocks come in either [drone or hovercraft kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone) that can be built by the maker in a wide array of different ways. The [modular aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco) of the Airblocks enable users to snap them together and start flying them as soon as possible. The use of styrofoam with the Airblocks drone kits enables the units to be [inherently lightweight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo) and great for taking to the sky or floating on water. This also helps make them inherently more malleable in comparison to other drones on the market to enable more capabilities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | 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) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Drones:** Drones built from modular parts are becoming more popular, opening up opportunities for innovative design and customization. - **Lightweight Materials:** The use of lightweight materials, such as styrofoam, in drone production creates opportunities for improved mobility and design. - **DIY Drone Kits:** The popularity of DIY drone kits is increasing as more people become interested in the technology, creating opportunities for companies to innovate and improve on existing products. ### Where This Applies - **Drone Manufacturing:** Companies that manufacture drones could benefit from adopting modular designs and lightweight materials to create more customizable and versatile products. - **Educational Toys:** The Airblocks drone kits could be marketed as an educational toy for children, providing a fun and engaging way to learn about technology and engineering. - **Hobby Retail:** Retailers that sell hobby and DIY products could benefit from adding modular drone kits to their product offerings, targeting hobbyists and tech enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Robotics Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-robotics-kit.md) - [Inflatable Body Digital Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobar-drone.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua.md) - [Classroom-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-education-drone.md) - [Magnetic Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecraft.md) - [Kid-Safe Toy Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroleap.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md)