# Motorized Remote-Controlled Tripods The 'Polaris' Smart Electric Tripod Head Offers Easy Control By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-electric-tripod-head References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/03/02/clever-motorized-attachment-turns-your-tripod-into-a-remote-controlled-camera-operator/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/benropolaris/polaris-smart-electric-tripod-head?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=25c4e9c4) The '[Polaris](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rzr-pro-r-4)' smart electric tripod head is a connected photography solution for users in search of a way to capture stunning shots in a more uniform manner. The unit works by being paired with your choice of tripod and will go to work with your DSLR to capture time-lapses, panoramas, high dynamic range images (HDRIs) and more. Users can also perform [star tracking photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seestar-s30) capabilities by simply using the accompanying smartphone app to perform celestial shots like never before. The 'Polaris' smart electric tripod head offers experienced or amateur photographers with access to a range of capabilities thanks to the smartphone app-connected design. This will greatly increase what's possible, while the preview functionality will let users see what they can expect to capture before they actually do. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Electric Tripod Heads:** The development of smart electric tripod heads is providing photography professionals with numerous capabilities, such as star tracking and time-lapses for the perfect shot. - **Connected Photography:** Connectivity-enabled photography opens up new possibilities for amateur and professional photographers alike. - **Preview Functionality:** Preview functionality means that there will be increased precision and the ability to visualize the pictures before they are captured. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The professional photography industry will immensely benefit from the use of smart electric tripod heads and assist professionals and amateurs alike in producing higher quality photographs. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of smart electric tripod heads bordering on artificial intelligence highlights the potential of furthering consumer electronics technology. - **Software Services:** Companies offering smartphone app development for photography purposes will benefit from the increased demand for connected photography solutions with features such as the preview functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [360-Degree Photography Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miops-capsule-pro.md) - [Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-flow.md) - [2-in-1 Smart iPhone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bierdi-smart-tripod.md) - [Smart Technology Travel Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-tripod-1.md) - [Traveler Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-base.md) - [Shapeshifting Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-tripod.md) - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md) - [Powered Photography Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-dolly.md) - [Modular Quad-Function Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-tripod.md)