# Domestic Spy Drones Rover is a One-Bot Surveillance Team and is Controlled by Your Phone By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rover References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_gadgets/rover-wireless-spy-tank-for-ipad-a-nifty-surveilance-device.php) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rover-wireless-spy-tank-by/id453838106?mt=8) Years ago, it would've been difficult to distract my 9-year-old mind from the prospect of a remote-controlled camera, and today, that vision has become realized with the [Rover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-dolly) Wireless Spy Tank. With a remote range of 200 feet, a pair of durable treads and a WiFi generator, the Rover is an incredibly capable surveillance device, and should service all your (hopefully legal) schemes. Although before you start virtually eavesdropping, you'll need two things: The Rover itself and an iOS device. Your [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essaykraft) or [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonitor) connects to and controls the roadster via WiFi, which in turn feeds video, captures stills and records sound in real time. An extra, undetectable infrared graces the front of the Rover, giving it the ability to see in the dark. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Domestic Spy Drones:** The rise of domestic spy drones is creating a new market for unmanned aerial surveillance devices that could be used for a variety of purposes, from security to delivery. - **Consumer-controlled Surveillance:** Consumer-controlled surveillance devices are becoming increasingly popular, and there is potential for further development in the field, such as AI-assisted monitoring. - **Infrared Night Vision:** The addition of infrared technology to consumer surveillance devices creates new opportunities for monitoring in low light or no light conditions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Security:** The security industry could benefit from the innovations in consumer-controlled surveillance devices, with potential applications in both home and commercial security. - **Delivery:** The delivery industry could potentially use unmanned aerial vehicles for faster and more efficient transportation of goods. - **Consumer Electronics:** The market for consumer-controlled surveillance devices presents opportunities for innovation and integration with other technologies, such as AI and virtual reality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Roving Security Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rbwatcher.md) - [Rolling Pet Connectivity Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshrobot-rollbot.md) - [Agile Underwater Exploration Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youcan-robotics-oceaneye.md) - [Security-Enhancing Robot Vacuums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-checkin.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Home Security Surveillance Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-home-cam.md) - [Rugged Throwable Ground Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teledyne-flir-firstlook.md) - [High-Speed Remote-Controlled Tanks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xrc-brawler.md) - [Rugged Unmanned Ground Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle.md)