# Solar Helicopter Prototypes The Solar-Copter Was Created by Master's Students in London By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-02-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-helicopter References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/design-and-manufacture-of-the-worlds-first-solar-powered-multicopter/) & [qmul.ac.uk](http://www.qmul.ac.uk/) This solar-powered helicopter, which has been named the 'Solar-Copter' was created by a group of master's students at Queen Mary University of London. The helicopter, which is 100% solar-powered, can be controlled from the ground using a remote control. We have seen many examples of [solar-powered helicopters and planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts) in recent years but this prototype has to be one of the most fully realized designs yet. This is a useful invention for a future when we may rely on [solar-powered housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) and transportation systems more and more in an effort to make our resources more sustainable. Much more than just a toy, this solar-powered helicopter could be a plausible [means of transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightfoot-scooter) in the future. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/design/design-and-manufacture-of-the-worlds-first-solar-powered-multicopter/), [qmul.ac.uk](http://www.qmul.ac.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Solar-powered Transportation:** The Solar-Copter prototype showcases the potential of solar-powered transportation systems that can be controlled remotely. - **Sustainable Energy Solutions:** The fully realized design of the Solar-Copter demonstrates the possibilities and advancements in sustainable energy solutions. - **Technological Innovations in Aviation:** The solar-powered helicopter prototype represents a disruptive innovation in the aviation industry, paving the way for future advancements in renewable energy aircraft. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The Solar-Copter highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in the renewable energy industry through the development of solar-powered transportation systems. - **Transportation:** The solar-powered helicopter prototype signifies a potential disruptive innovation in the transportation industry by showcasing the feasibility of solar-powered aerial vehicles. - **Aerospace:** The Solar-Copter prototype introduces disruptive innovation opportunities in the aerospace industry, emphasizing the integration of sustainable energy solutions in aircraft design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Wireless Solar-Powered Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-lights.md) - [Solar Panel Cleaning Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-panel-cleaning-system.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-electric-boat.md) - [Solar-Powered Cargo Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-cargo-bike.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybridpowered-unmanned-helicopter.md) - [Solar-Powered Electric Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-clipse-2.md)