The Whisper drone is a high-tech device, developed by none other than electrical engineer and innovator Derek Schwartz, which lives up to its name by offering what was long thought to be an oxymoron, with its silent multicopter drone functionality.
Despite their enviable functionality, multicopter drones have often been reviled due to the annoying noise that they emit, and it is this specific problem that the Whisper Drone solves. It does this by making use of special rotors that willingly compromise on some of the power offered by conventional propellers in order to produce a pleasing sound that can be compared to that of a gently running fan rather than a high-pitch train sound.
Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on Kickstarter, this silent multicopter drone can be secured for a pledge of $395, and is poised to make multicopter drones more popular in environments where noise and disturbance is an issue.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Silent Drones
- The trend of developing drones with reduced noise levels presents opportunities for industries like surveillance and filmmaking to operate in noise-sensitive environments without causing disturbance.
- Noise Reduction Technology
- The trend of implementing noise reduction technology in drones opens up opportunities for industries like agriculture and delivery services to operate drones in urban areas without causing noise pollution.
- Crowdfunding Campaigns for Drones
- The trend of using crowdfunding platforms to raise funds for innovative drone projects presents opportunities for entrepreneurs and start-ups in the drone industry to gather support and bring their disruptive drone designs to the market.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Surveillance
- The surveillance industry can benefit from the use of noise-reducing drones to discreetly monitor areas without alerting potential criminals or suspects.
- Filmmaking
- The filmmaking industry can utilize silent drones to capture aerial shots in noise-sensitive areas, allowing for more immersive and undisturbed filming experiences.
- Agriculture
- The agriculture industry can leverage noise reduction technology in drones to conduct aerial surveys and monitoring in urban agricultural areas without disturbing nearby residents.
