# Brain-controlled Quadcopters Flyingbuddy2 Moves and Captures Images Via Basic Thoughts By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flyingbuddy2 References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2012/08/thought-control-2.php) & [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2012-08/video-controlling-drone-nothing-thoughts) Flyingbuddy2 offers a fun pastime and a bird's eye view for paralyzed individuals. Flyingbuddy2 is controlled by basic thoughts, which is yet another example proving that the use of [holographic avatars](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2045-initiative) to attain immortality might be the future of human beings. That said, Flyingbuddy2 takes two pieces of technology that has been seen before and combines it for something new and exciting. Developed by researchers at [Zhejiang University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-system) in China, Flyingbuddy2 can be utilized as a [second set of eyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro) for motor-impaired people. By providing a perspective that even able-bodied individuals can't achieve, Flyingbuddy2 will be give them quite the advantage. Flyingbuddy2 is set to be presented at the Ubiquitous Computing Conference in Pittsburgh later this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brain-controlled Quadcopters:** The trend of using brain-controlled technology to control quadcopters opens up opportunities for new applications and enhanced accessibility. - **Assistive Technology:** The use of quadcopters as assistive devices for motor-impaired individuals showcases the potential for technology to improve the lives of people with disabilities. - **Human-computer Interaction:** The fusion of brain-computer interfaces and quadcopter technology highlights the advancements in human-computer interaction and the potential for seamless control of devices. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of brain-controlled quadcopters as assistive devices, potentially improving patient care and mobility. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop and refine brain-computer interfaces and quadcopter technology for various applications, ranging from entertainment to healthcare. - **Research and Development:** The research and development industry can continue to innovate in the field of brain-computer interfaces, leading to advancements in assistive technology and human-computer interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Drone Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-controller-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Hobby Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydio-2.md) - [AI-Powered Visual Co-Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biped.md) - [Surgically-Implanted Brain Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuralinks.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Mind-Controlled Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migu-headband.md) - [AI-Enabled Brain Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northwell-health.md) - [Assistive Brain-Sensing Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think2switch.md) - [Immersive FPV Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata-2.md)