# Customizable Mini Drones The Micro Drone 3.0 From Extreme Fliers Fits in the Palm of Your Hand By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-drone-30 References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/affordable-palm-sized-drone-perfect-beginners/) & [extremefliers](http://www.extremefliers.co.uk/) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Compact Budget-Friendly Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-3.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Micro Fpv Drone Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto.md) - [Entry-Level Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-2-se.md) - [Lightweight Compact Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Lightweight Agility Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-air-3.md)