# Turbocharged Racing Drones The Nissan GT-R Drone's Acceleration Outstrips the Nissan GT-R Car By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racing-drone References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/nissan-ultrafast-drone/44012/) & [nissan](https://www.nissan.co.uk/vehicles/new-vehicles/gt-r.html) [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force) has long been a feared and respected name in the world of automotive racing and performance automotive design, and this is a reputation that is now set to move along from the road up to the skies what the introduction of the beautiful Nissan [GT-R](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-car) racing drone. Drone racing is taking off in a big way, and Nissan has decided that it wants to make its mark with the GT-R racing drone. This particular drone is capable from zooming along from zero to 100 km/h in only 1.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 185 km/h. The drone is powered by four propellers as well as a handy lithium-polymer battery. With these kinds of performance specs, the Nissan GT-R racing drone is clearly designed for the best in the business of [drone racing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Drone Racing:** The rise of drone racing as a competitive sport presents opportunities for innovative drone designs and technologies. - **High-speed Drones:** The demand for high-speed drones like the Nissan GT-R racing drone opens up possibilities for improved motor and battery technologies. - **Integration of Automotive and Drone Technologies:** The convergence of automotive and drone technologies, as seen in the Nissan GT-R racing drone, creates opportunities for cross-industry collaborations and advancements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automotive companies can explore partnerships with drone manufacturers to develop advanced propulsion systems and aerodynamics for racing drones. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for high-performance batteries and efficient motor systems for racing drones. - **Entertainment:** The growing popularity of drone racing presents opportunities for the entertainment industry to create engaging drone racing events and broadcast content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-drones.md) - [Powerfully Propelled VTOL Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-drone.md) - [Electrified Supercar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissan-hyper-force.md) - [All-Electric Racecar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-singleseater.md) - [Track-Ready Race Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-nissan-z-nismo.md) - [Motorsport-Inspired SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-nissan-armada-nismo.md) - [Conceptual Electric Sportscars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r32ev-concept-model.md) - [Battery Electric Performance Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariya-nismo.md) - [Drone-Incorporated Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestars-o2-roadster.md)