# Multi-Directional Missile Drones The QuadRKT Drone Can Fly Like a Missile or Hover Like a Copter By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrkt-drone References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/quadrkt-drone/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/384384916/quadrkt-the-future-of-drone-racing?ref=email) The QuadRKT drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle that has its cake and eats it too. While most [quadcopter drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-matrice-400) sacrifice horizontal speed in exchange for the ability to hover, and virtually all [hobby rockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/GE-Aerospace) can move super fast but in one direction, the QuadRKT drone's unique design allows it to have the best of both worlds. The base of the QuadRKT closely resembles a standard quadcopter drone, with [four propellers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsmall-drone) splayed at right angles from one another. However, the aerodynamic, missile-like tip changes the flight of the device so that, when flying horizontally, it can move far faster than its competitors. The basic concept is simple: when taking off, the QuadRKT flies "nose-up," but once it reaches adequate speed, its nose pitches downward into "missile mode." The result is a drone that's both precise and fast. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Drones:** Drones that combine the features of both copters and rockets offer improved speed and agility. - **Aerodynamic Design:** Aerodynamic missile-like tips in drone design can offer increased horizontal speed and stability during flight. - **Precision Drones:** Drones that can shift modes during flight can offer better precision and control for specific tasks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can benefit from utilizing hybrid drone technology to develop unmanned aerial vehicles for transportation or military use with increased speed and maneuverability. - **Delivery Services:** Delivery services can employ precision drones for faster and more efficient delivery of goods in urban areas. - **Film and Photography:** The film and photography industry can use hybrid drones for aerial shots with more precision and stability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Missile-Firing Unmanned Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missilefiring-unmanned-drone.md) - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Tilting Delivery Drone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-concepts.md) - [Rounded Bi-Rotor Ducted Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-dronut-x1.md) - [Multi-Mission Military Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drones.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Drone-Intercepting Quadcopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-interceptor.md) - [Triple-Propeller Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-hitop.md) - [Range-Roving Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeroving-cargo-drone.md)