# Saucer-Launching Toy Guns These Flying Saucer Shooters Offer Analog Drones for Kids By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-06 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer References: [giggletimetoys](http://www.giggletimetoys.com/small-toys-76-cents-1-dollar/3737.php) These Flying Saucer Shooters are designed to be a scaled down way for kids to enjoy shooting [small drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-recharging-system) up into the air without the need for batteries or power. The guns work by having the small saucers loaded into the tip of the gun. Once loaded, the gun is designed to be wound up before being fired using the embedded engine system. When shot, the Flying Saucer Shooters will launch small discs high up into the air and allow them to float softly back down without fear of being hurt. Many children are becoming more interested in [drone technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone), but being that it's often costly and far too advanced for them there are several solutions to help satisfy this demand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Analog Drone Toys:** There is a growing trend in the market for analog drone toys that provide a scaled-down version of drone technology for kids. - **Mechanical Launchers:** Mechanical launchers, like the Flying Saucer Shooters, are gaining popularity as a way to launch small objects into the air without the need for batteries or power. - **Affordable Drone Alternatives:** Affordable alternatives to expensive and advanced drones are becoming more desirable for kids who are interested in drone technology. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can benefit from developing and marketing analog drone toys for children who are interested in drone technology. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can explore opportunities to create mechanical launchers that provide fun and accessible ways for kids to play. - **Education:** The education industry can incorporate affordable drone alternatives in STEM programs to engage students in learning about drone technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Targeted Foam Disc Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disc-blaster.md) - [Power-Free Water Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spyralx.md) - [Digital Laser-Powered Blaster Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-tag-set.md) - [Kids Innovative Stunt Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerostorm-stunt-plane.md) - [Flatulence-Firing Toy Blasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttheads-fart-launcher-3000.md) - [Gel Pellet Toy Guns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-1.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Themed Dart Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfleet-phaser-blaster.md) - [Space-Inspired Toy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-collections.md) - [Glow-In-The-Dark Lasso Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-lasso.md)