# Programmable LEGO Drones The Flybrix Drone is a Kid-Friendly Toy Built Out of Standard LEGO Bricks By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-22 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flybrix-drone References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/flybrix-drone-modular-legos/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [flybrix](https://flybrix.com/) [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz) is a toy that invites imagination, allowing kids to build their own space ships and airplanes and fly them in imaginary playscapes, but the new Flybrix drone lets kids fly a LEGO toy in real life. The [programmable toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-robots) is built almost entirely from LEGO bricks, making it durable and easy to replace for kids who push it to its limits. Ordering the Flybrix drone, kids will receive a set of LEGO as well as the scant extra pieces necessary to make it fly -- like a small motor, propellers, a flight control circuit, and peripherals like batteries and USB cables -- as well as a quick start guide. Kids can then use these materials to build progressively more complex drones, adding LEGO or incorporating their own parts as they see fit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Programmable LEGO Drones:** The integration of programmable technology into LEGO can result in the creation of new, innovative toys for kids that merge physical play with technology. - **Lego-based Educational Drones:** The incorporation of educational features into LEGO drones can create engaging and interactive learning experiences for students of different age groups. - **Consumer Robotics for Kids:** The rise of consumer robotics for kids can create new market opportunities for toy manufacturers and technology companies alike. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can leverage the growing interest in programmable LEGO drones to create new product lines and tap into new consumer markets. - **Education Industry:** The integration of educational features into LEGO drones can create new opportunities for educators and schools to enhance their instructional offerings. - **Technology Industry:** The use of LEGO bricks in consumer robotics can create potential market opportunities for technology companies to pioneer new product lines and pursue more innovative robotic technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classroom-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-education-drone.md) - [Dream-Inspired Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-dreamzzz.md) - [Tech-Driven Building Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-9.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [STEM-Driven Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-science-kits.md) - [Educational Programmable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robomaster-s1.md) - [Brick-Based Aviation Jet Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockheed-sr71-blackbird.md) - [Sensor-Driven Play Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-smart-bricks.md) - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md)