# Insect Inspired Flight Igarashi Single Person Helicopter By Pearl | Published 2008-10-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-inspired-helicopter-igarashi-single-person-helicopter References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2008/09/singleperson_he.php) & [id-performance](http://www.id-performance.com/) Helicopters already resemble dragonflies as is, but the Igarashi Single-Person helicopter is even more like an insect, both in profile and from the front. This robotic insect cum transformer-like flying machine is a concept design by Yutaka Igarashi. Is is sure to be popular amongst people who are keen to beat rush hour traffic! You'll need a helicopter license if you want to travel in this as there is no other person to fly it but you! Igarashi is actually a Japanese sawmill worker who designs pretty amazing concept machines including his latest motorcycle design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Insect-inspired Flight:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aviation industry by developing helicopter designs inspired by insect flight mechanics. - **Transforming Flying Machines:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by creating concept designs that combine the functionalities of insects and transformable vehicles. - **Personal Aerial Mobility:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by designing single-person helicopters for personal use, offering an alternative to traditional urban commuting. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in helicopter design and flight mechanics inspired by the biology of insects. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of transformable vehicles that incorporate characteristics of insect flight. - **Urban Mobility:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in personal aerial mobility solutions for urban commuting, providing efficient alternatives to traditional transportation methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Airborne Electric Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6.md) - [Tadpole-Shaped Three-Wheelers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorcycle-drone.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [Compact Two-Seat Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twoseat-helicopter.md) - [Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-x01-fire-rescue-drone.md)