# Micro-Sized Electric Planes The Cri-Cri is the World's Smallest Co2 Emission-Less Plane By Josh Milenthal | Published 2010-09-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-electric-plane References: [eads](http://www.eads.com/eads/int/en/news/press.255618dd-959b-4f4a-865b-ad884f380318.70472f39-dd6f-4428-a792-91d82cb9791b.html) The Cri-Cri is officially the world's smallest electric plane and has finally taken it's maiden flight. The first flight lasted only seven minutes, but all systems ran perfectly. Aerobatic maneuvers will happen in the near future after enough test flight time and landings have occurred. Creating much less noise while in flight, as well as being extremely eco-conscious (it has [zero carbon emissions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sceye-haps)), the world's smallest electric plane will hopefully provide answers and inspiration for [future airborne hybrid vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro-electric Aviation:** Creating more efficient and eco-conscious electric planes for personal and commercial use. - **Electric Aerospace:** Developing electric aircrafts on a larger scale for transportation and freight purposes. - **Green Innovation in Aviation:** Exploring sustainable alternatives for traditional aviation fuel for the future of air transportation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** High potential for airline and private aviation companies to invest in and develop micro and electric aircrafts. - **Aerospace:** Developing electric aircraft technology for the aerospace industry could lead to efficient and sustainable options for commercial and military needs. - **Clean Energy:** Clean energy companies could explore possible solutions for alternative, carbon-free fuels that could be used in electric, micro, or hybrid aircrafts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Regional Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wright-spirit.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Ultra-Compact E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosshiqk.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Zero-Emission Flying Saucers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeva-zero.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-vtols.md) - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md)