# Obscurely Shaped Drones The nepdesign 'Sphere' Flying Camera Drone Boasts an Organic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-camera-drone References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/05/09/you-wont-see-a-crazier-looking-drone/) & [nepdesign](http://nepdesign.com/) Drones usually have cameras that point in the forward direction, but the nepdesign 'Sphere' flying camera drone takes a more unexpected approach to recording flight footage. Outfitted with main cameras on the top and bottom, the nepdesign 'Sphere' also has smaller camera units all around the main base portion of the body. This allows for users to get a more [immersive viewpoint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360) rather than just a straight-forward insight into the flight experience. Conceptual, the nepdesign 'Sphere' flying camera drone shows promise for what could come soon in the world of drone design. Being that [virtual reality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air) is becoming a more important market vertical, devices that enable the creation of video content for VR experiences will likely continue to become more apparent and important. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Immersive Drone Cameras:** Opportunity for drones with multiple cameras to provide immersive viewpoints for recording flight footage. - **Virtual Reality-enabled Drones:** Potential for drones that enable the creation of video content for virtual reality experiences. - **Disruptive Drone Designs:** Promising drone concepts that challenge traditional designs and offer new possibilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore innovative drone designs and features for immersive experiences. - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can benefit from drones that capture unique perspectives for virtual reality content creation. - **Virtual Reality:** The virtual reality industry can leverage drone technology to enhance VR experiences with immersive and dynamic aerial footage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple-Propeller Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-hitop.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Sleek Tech Brand Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drone.md) - [Solo Traveler Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-levi-drone-concept.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.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) - [Rounded Bi-Rotor Ducted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-dronut-x1.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md)