# Humanitarian-Focused Drones This Fixed-Wing Drone is Perfect For Carrying Supplies to the Stricken By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kestrel-fixedwing-drone References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/submit-new/form) & [autelrobotics](http://www.autelrobotics.com/) Drone maker [Autel Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinematic-drones) has come up with an inventive and high-tech fixed-wing drone that is capable of taking off vertically and transitioning into a more conventional fixed-wing flight mode once it gets up and going in the air. This unmanned drone, labelled the Kestrel, is capable of exhibiting a range of up to 100 km and can attain a top speed of 64 km/h. The tail and nose sections can be separated for convenient transportation. The drone can also make use of automatically generating flight routes and a safety system that safely guides it to the ground if the motor fails. This fixed-wing drone has a whole range of applications in the [agricultural and humanitarian contexts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agricultural-drone-technology). The payload makes the drone perfect for carrying supplies to civilians in stricken areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Takeoff Drones:** The development of drones that can take off vertically opens up possibilities for efficient and versatile airborne operations. - **Fixed-wing Drone Technology:** The advancement of fixed-wing drone technology allows for greater range, speed, and payload capacity, making them suitable for various industries and applications. - **Autonomous Flight Systems:** The integration of autonomous flight systems in drones enhances safety, efficiency, and ease of use for both commercial and humanitarian purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Agricultural:** The use of fixed-wing drones in agriculture enables efficient crop monitoring, precision spraying, and remote sensing for improved productivity and sustainability. - **Logistics and Supply Chain:** The deployment of vertical takeoff drones in the logistics and supply chain industry can revolutionize last-mile delivery, reducing costs and expanding delivery reach. - **Humanitarian Aid:** Humanitarian organizations can leverage fixed-wing drones with large payload capacity to deliver essential supplies to disaster-stricken areas quickly and efficiently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [VTOL-Supporting Drone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-systems.md) - [Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tf-g1.md) - [Autonomous Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-drones.md) - [Heavy Payload-Accommodating Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-drone.md) - [Range-Roving Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-cargo-drone.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drones.md) - [Autonomous Commercial-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixar-007.md) - [Logistical Heavy-Duty Delivery Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-flycart-100.md)