# App-Controlled Quadcopters Syma's New Quadcopter Comes With An HD Camera and Built-In WiFi By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-quadcopter References: [gizmochina](http://www.gizmochina.com/2016/09/28/syma-x5uw-drone-available-89-99-tomtop/) & [symatoys](http://www.symatoys.com/goods/fpv-quadcopter.html) If you happen to be in the market for a new quadcopter that's capable of taking and transmitting photos and video but don't want to shell out a huge chunk of your savings, you might want to go ahead and look into the Syma X5UW. Retailing for $189.99, this innovative new quadcopter is fitted with a 720p HD camera that is capable of transmitting images and video to you in real-time via the built-in WiFi module. What's more, you can view these real-time streams on a smartphone app that you can also use to switch between different flight and recording modes. The drone is also very lightweight, weighing in at only 112 grams. With its easy portability, app-controlled mechanisms and HD photography capability, the Syma X5UW is an excellent option for first-time drone buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **App-controlled Drones:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing more advanced smartphone apps to control drones and access real-time video streams. - **HD Photography Drones:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in improving the camera capabilities of drones to capture high-quality photos and videos. - **Lightweight Quadcopters:** Opportunities exist for disruptive innovation in creating even lighter weight quadcopters for improved portability and convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the demand for app-controlled drones and enhance the user experience with innovative features. - **Photography and Videography:** The photography and videography industry can explore the use of HD photography drones to capture stunning aerial images and videos. - **Drone Manufacturing:** The drone manufacturing industry can focus on developing lightweight quadcopters that offer easy portability and appeal to a wider customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md) - [Foldable Lightweight Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro.md) - [Compact Budget-Friendly Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-3.md) - [Cinewhoop-Style Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata.md)