# Discreet Foldable Drones This Lockheed Martin Drone is Designed For Military and Industrial Use By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2017-09-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-drone References: [dronelife](https://dronelife.com/2017/09/18/53297/) & [news.lockheedmartin](http://news.lockheedmartin.com/2017-09-12-Lockheed-Martin-Unveils-a-New-Lightweight-Canister-Launched-Unmanned-Aircraft-System-at-the-Defence-and-Security-Equipment-International-Exhibition-DSEI#assets_117) Lockheed Martin has gone ahead and unveiled a high-tech new folding drone, dubbed the Outsider, at the Defence and Security Equipment International convention in London. This particular folding drone can be launched from a lightweight canisters. Despite weighing only 1.7 kilograms and measuring in at 4 inches in width, the Outsider drone is capable of hitting a top speed of 93 km/h, and can carry heavier payloads than other drones its size. What's more, this drone can be quickly launched at the push of a button and can operate in autonomous mode or under the control of a human operator. Designed to be discreet and attentive, this folding drone is clearly targeted towards industrial and military reconnaissance and security applications. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Discreet Folding Drones:** Lockheed Martin's Outsider drone showcases the trend of discreet and compact folding drones for military and industrial use. - **Lightweight Launch Systems:** The use of lightweight canisters for launching drones presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the drone industry. - **Autonomous Drone Technology:** The Outsider drone highlights the trend of autonomous drones that can be operated remotely or in autonomous mode for various applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Military Technology:** The Outsider drone is designed for military applications, demonstrating disruptive innovation in the military technology industry. - **Industrial Security:** The discreet and compact design of the Outsider drone makes it ideal for industrial security applications, presenting opportunities for innovation in this industry. - **Drone Manufacturing:** The development of folding drones with advanced capabilities opens up new possibilities and innovation opportunities in the drone manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drones.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.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) - [Foldable Lightweight Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro.md) - [VTOL-Supporting Drone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-systems.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Lightweight Compact Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo.md)