# Weather-Predicting Sprinklers The Skydrop Sprinkler Controller Saves Your Water By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkler-controller References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/skydrop-sprinklers.php) & [skydrop](http://skydrop.com/) The Skydrop Sprinkler Controller is an environmentally conscious unit built with [smart technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-ecosystems). It’s a newly designed sprinkler system that connects to a cloud service through WiFi to interpret hyperlocal, real-time weather data. It can determine when a sufficient amount of water loss has occurred and will then schedule its sprinkler times accordingly. This system gives you a piece of mind to control your landscape and garden to save less water usage. Its weather predicting feature makes an impressive step to [water consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivint-water-sensor) before it rains. This sprinkler controller will be valued at $299 as Skydrop is estimated to ship by March 2014. For those who have [large landscape properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-lawn-care-technology), this system would be ideal to install and use without worrying about watering your precious lawn or garden again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Sprinkler Systems:** Developing smart sprinkler systems that connect to cloud services and utilize real-time weather data to optimize water usage. - **Weather-predicting Technology:** Advancing weather-predicting technology to accurately determine when water loss has occurred and adjust sprinkler schedules accordingly. - **Water Conservation Solutions:** Creating innovative solutions, like the Skydrop Sprinkler Controller, that help individuals and businesses conserve water through efficient watering practices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** The growing demand for smart home technology presents an opportunity for integrating smart sprinkler systems into overall home automation solutions. - **Weather Technology:** The development and improvement of weather technology can provide valuable data for optimizing irrigation systems and water conservation efforts. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** The landscaping and gardening industry can benefit from water conservation solutions that simplify and automate watering processes, reducing water waste and costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Smart Hose Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hose-timer-starter-kit.md) - [Connected Plant Hydration Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube-smart-watering-system.md) - [Plant Watering Smart Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/growcube.md) - [Automated Plant Irrigation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-irrigation.md) - [Climate-Controlled Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-flower-system.md) - [Self-Watering Smart Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leafypod.md) - [Leak-Detecting Water Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-water-monitor.md) - [Automatic Leak-Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flo-smart-water-monitor.md) - [Miniature Plant Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-monitors.md)