# Retrofuturism Racing Drones The Conceptual 'FD-One' Draws Inspiration from Classic Cars By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdone References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/01/16/this-retro-future-6-propeller-racing-drone-is-inspired-by-ferraris-f1-cars-from-the-50s/) & [lazzarinidesignstudio](https://www.lazzarinidesignstudio.com/) The conceptual 'FD-One' is a [racing drone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ems-drone) that imagines the near future of transportation by highlighting the functionality of today with the aesthetics of the past. Conceptualized by the [Lazzarini Design Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gran-turismo-mediterranea), the drone has a retrofuturism aesthetic that draws inspiration from [Ferrari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri) racing cars from the 1950s. The drone features three pairs of co-axial propellers with an electric design that's powered by a V12 engine along with three separate battery packs. The open-air cockpit means that the drone is likely only meant for low-altitude flying yet will provide leisure drivers with a way to get around in style. The conceptual 'FD-One' measures in at 24 feet in length, just under 2,000 pounds in weight and would achieve a top speed of 310mph. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retrofuturism Aesthetics:** The combination of classic aesthetics and futuristic technology presents an opportunity in the consumer drone market. - **Electric Co-axial Propulsion:** The use of multiple pairs of co-axial propellers with an electric design opens up possibilities for high-speed and low-altitude transportation. - **Open-air Cockpit Design:** The use of open-air cockpit design in drones offers new opportunities in leisure and entertainment applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Drones:** The trend towards retrofuturism aesthetics in consumer drones presents an opportunity for innovation and differentiation in the crowded drone market. - **Transportation Technology:** The use of co-axial propulsion and electric engines in the FD-One drone offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the transportation industry for high-performance and low-altitude transportation. - **Entertainment Technology:** The open-air cockpit design of the FD-One drone offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the entertainment industry for immersive and unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-drone.md) - [Retrofuturism Split-Body Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traroca-v1.md) - [Drone-Incorporated Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestars-o2-roadster.md) - [Retro Sci-Fi-Inspired Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-12cilindri.md) - [Stealth Racer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamborghini-f1-concept.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md) - [Drone-Equipped Electric Off-Roaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolfgang-la-thundertruck.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md)