# Self-Piloting Hydrogen Planes The Boomerang is an Eco-Friendly Auto-Jet By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-08-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilot-less-boomerang References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/worlds-first-commercial-fuel-cell-unmanned-aerial-system/12453/) & [bluebird-uav](http://www.bluebird-uav.com/) Auto-pilot is a pretty amazing innovation but that is when it’s assisted by a pilot for take-off and landing purposes. The ‘Boomerang’ developed by BlueBird is a full-function [pilot-less hydrogen plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight). The pilot-less Boomerang runs on a special hydrogen-electric fuel cell that allows it to grace the skies for up to 9 hours. This kind of technology is meant for [intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone) (ISR) missions. The pilot-less Boomerang is revolutionary when it comes to military technology, aero-technology and eco-technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pilot-less Planes:** The development of the Boomerang marks a trend towards autonomous planes for military and surveillance purposes. - **Hydrogen-electric Fuel Cells:** The use of hydrogen-electric fuel cells in the Boomerang represents a trend towards more eco-friendly air travel. - **Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Missions:** The Boomerang's technology is specifically designed for ISR missions, highlighting a trend towards more advanced military capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Military Technology:** The Boomerang presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market advanced military technologies for unmanned ISR missions. - **Aero-technology:** The development of pilot-less planes like the Boomerang creates opportunities for companies to innovate and disrupt the aviation and aerospace industries. - **Alternative Fuel Sources:** The use of hydrogen-electric fuel cells in the Boomerang represents a potential trend towards more eco-friendly fuel sources for air travel, presenting opportunities for companies in the energy and transportation industries to develop and market alternative fuel solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Artificial Airline Pilots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-pilot.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Self-Landing Hobbyist Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epic-aircraft-e1000-ax.md) - [Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollsroyce-ae-2100.md) - [AI-Powered Autonomous Defense Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa.md)