# Replaceable Component Hobby Drones The 'airX' Flying Drone Design is a Cost-Effective Unit By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-11-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-drone-design References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/11/22/distinctive-drones/) & [design-ww](http://www.design-ww.com/) Being that drones are often expensive to purchase and repair, the '[airX](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx)' flying drone design aims to be a more approachable unit for those looking to foray into the hobby. Designed by Winfried Werthmann, the 'airX' drone is capable of being customized to an extent and features a [first-person camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto). The rigid exterior shell keeps the internal components and battery pack protected within, while it also helps to resist damage from unexpected crashes. The 'airX' flying drone design features arms and propellers that can be easily replaced for a low cost in order to make the drone more realistic for users to fly more freely with. Being that drones are inherently open to being damaged, this commitment to keeping the price of components low helps to expand the possibilities for anyone to get involved with drone flying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Affordable Repairable Drones:** The trend of affordable and repairable drones creates opportunities for hobbyists to easily fix and customize their drones. - **Customizable Hobby Drones:** The trend of customizable drones allows hobbyists to personalize their drones to suit their individual needs and preferences. - **Rigid Shell Drone Designs:** The trend of using rigid exterior shells for drones provides increased protection for internal components and reduces damage from crashes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can tap into the demand for affordable and customizable drones. - **Drone Manufacturing:** The drone manufacturing industry can focus on developing innovative and cost-effective replaceable component designs. - **E-commerce (drone Accessories):** The e-commerce industry can cater to the growing market for low-cost drone components and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swiveling Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerial-photography-drone.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Rounded Bi-Rotor Ducted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-dronut-x1.md) - [Triple-Propeller Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-hitop.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md)