# Pint-Sized Planes Plantraco Micro Butterfly is a Tiny Aviation Specialist By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantraco-micro-butterfly References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/07/30/plantraco-micro-butterfly-itty-bitty-rc-plane/) & [microflight](http://www.microflight.com/Micro-Butterfly-RTF-Set) Looks as though “[compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apo5c)” is in and that’s translated all the way to aviation (sort of). The Plantraco Micro-Butterfly is a [remote controlled plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsmall-drone) that has a wingspan of only 3.5 inches and weighs no more than 3 grams. This little fellow can perform the same tricks as any other remote controlled aviator, he just has to up the style points in order to prove himself (little guy rules). I would probably use this as a [spy camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-5-pro), but it looks like a lot of fun for all your flying desires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Aviation:** The trend of miniature aviation is disrupting the traditional concept of plane size and opening up opportunities for compact and agile remote-controlled aircrafts. - **Nano-sized Gadgets:** The rise of nano-sized gadgets, such as the Plantraco Micro-Butterfly, is offering innovative possibilities for compact and lightweight remote-controlled devices across various industries. - **Stealthy Surveillance:** The Plantraco Micro-Butterfly, with its design and small size, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of covert surveillance and spy camera technology. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the use of miniature aviation technology, like the Plantraco Micro-Butterfly, to create compact and portable remote-controlled devices for entertainment and leisure purposes. - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can leverage the concept of nano-sized gadgets to develop miniaturized drones and surveillance aircrafts for specialized missions and operations. - **Security and Surveillance:** The security and surveillance industry can utilize the Plantraco Micro-Butterfly's stealthy design to enhance covert surveillance capabilities, enabling discreet monitoring in various environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Multidirectional Miniature Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multidirectional-miniature-robots.md) - [Bug-Like Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-insect-robot.md) - [Micro Fpv Drone Kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto.md) - [Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transwing-evtol.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Foldable Lightweight Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mini-3-pro.md) - [Lightweight Compact Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo.md) - [Avian African Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-concepts.md)