If you are just starting out with drones, the Micro Drone 3.0 from Extreme Fliers is a great model for beginners. The affordable quad-copter is small enough to fit in the size of your palm.
The customizable consumer drone is also equipped with an HD camera and has auto-levelling capabilities. Using motion sensors to fly in straight lines, the Micro Drone 3.0 weighs only 71 grams. It not only has a built-in camera, it also livestreams content to directly to streaming service Meerkat. Using a smartphone app, it can be piloted from up to 50 feet away or 300 feet using a remote control instead. Its modular design supports a number of 3D printed add-ons, so you can upgrade it as your get more comfortable.
What's Driving This Trend
- Customizable Drones
- There's an opportunity to create a market for customization and personalization options for drones that cater to user preferences and needs.
- Mini Drones
- There's an opportunity to target beginner drone enthusiasts and hobbyists with more miniature and affordable versions of drones that are user-friendly.
- Modular Drone Design
- There's an opportunity to cater to users who want upgradeable and customizable drone designs with various 3D printed add-ons available for purchase.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the rise of drone usage among consumers by introducing more affordable, innovative and customizable models of drones.
- Photography and Videography
- The photography and videography industry can make use of the advanced HD camera technology in drones that can capture high-quality images and videos from different angles and heights.
- 3D Printing Industry
- The 3D printing industry can benefit from the introduction of modular drone designs that use 3D printed add-ons and parts, giving rise to a new market for customized drones.
