# Fixed Wing Drones The Parrot Disco Flies with a Single Rear-Mounted Propeller By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-disco References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/23/parrot-disco/?ncid=rss) & [parrot](http://www.parrot.com/ces/) The Parrot Disco is a unique departure from the standard [quad rotor drone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsmall-drone). With fixed wings that give it the appearance of a glider, don't be deceived -- the Parrot Disco can fly, and it can fly faster and longer that almost any other [consumer drone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-5-pro) available. While [quad copter drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo) have the benefit of precise flying due to their ability to hover, the Parrot Disco is a response to the biggest sacrifice that this design makes: the sacrifice of speed. With its fixed wings, Parrot's newest drone can't hover like other drones. However, it can easily reach speeds of 50 miles per hour. And, because of its aerodynamic design, the Parrot Disco can fly for up to 45 minutes, far longer that most other drones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fixed Wing Drones:** Opportunity to develop advanced fixed wing drone models with higher flight speeds and longer battery life. - **Aerodynamic Design:** Opportunity to explore advancements in aerodynamic design for drones, potentially leading to more efficient and faster flying drones. - **Consumer Drone Market:** Increased competition in the consumer drone market with the rise of faster and more efficient fixed wing drones. ### Where This Applies - **Drone Manufacturing:** Opportunity for drone manufacturers to develop and market more advanced, efficient fixed wing drones. - **Aerospace:** Opportunity for aerospace companies to apply their knowledge in aerodynamic design to the drone industry. - **Film and Photography:** Opportunity for film and photography industries to utilize faster and longer flying fixed wing drones for aerial shots with less disruption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Triple-Propeller Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-hitop.md) - [Autonomous Commercial-Ready Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fixar-007.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md) - [Cinewhoop-Style Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata.md) - [Rounded Bi-Rotor Ducted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-dronut-x1.md) - [Heavy Payload-Accommodating Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-drone.md) - [VTOL-Supporting Drone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-systems.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md)