# Seafaring Video Drones This High-Speed Drone Can Capture Underwater Video By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-09-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highspeed-drone References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swellprousa/spry-a-waterproof-drone-that-submerges-under-water) & [swellpro](https://www.swellpro.com/spry.html) Urban Drones has collaborated with technology company SwellPro to come up with an innovative high-speed drone that doesn't just zip through the air at high speed, but is even capable of infiltrating the underwater world. The [Spry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-grove-camp-spirit) drone is impressive enough in the air thanks to its speed of 70 km/h, but what makes this particular quadcopter all the more impressive is its ability to land upside-down on the surface of the water, before using its propellers to edge benath the surface and capture video. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentix-underwater-drone), the Spry high-speed drone is a fine example of how [camera-toting quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo-2) will need to distinguish themselves from the competition in order to attract consumer attention in an increasingly crowded space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Drones:** The Spry drone's ability to infiltrate the underwater world showcases a growing trend for subaquatic drones that can capture video. - **High-speed Quadcopter Drones:** The Spry drone's speed of 70 km/h reflects a growing trend towards developing quadcopter drones capable of higher speeds. - **Innovative Camera-toting Quadcopter Drones:** The Spry drone's ability to land upside-down on the surface and capture video reflects a trend towards innovative design in camera-toting quadcopter drones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The growing trend for high-speed and underwater drones presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to capitalize on these emerging consumer interests. - **Media and Entertainment:** The use of underwater drones has vast potential for the media and entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of nature documentaries and underwater exploration. - **Search and Rescue:** Subaquatic drones could revolutionize the search and rescue industry by enabling faster and more efficient underwater searches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua.md) - [Multitasking Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multitasking-underwater-drone.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Amphibious VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amphibious-vtol-drones.md) - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-drone.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Compact Autonomous Underwater Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-autonomous-underwater-vehicle.md) - [Water-Based Entertainment Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arivia-watersurface-drone.md)