# Cinematic Drone Planes This Boeing Base Was Transformed in Theme of the New Star Wars Film By M | Published 2015-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-film References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/r2-d2-is-still-not-the-droid-youre-looking-for-but-its-the-plane-youll-want-to-fly-on/) & [ana-sw](https://www.ana-sw.com/) In celebration of the newest Star Wars film The Force Awakens, a boeing airplane base in Washington transformed a plane to look like the popular drone from the movies, R2-D2. The base is totally useable and is flying the drone-themed plane to several locations including Vancouver and Tokyo. The boeing base transformed a 787-9 plane to look like R2-D2 by adding red, black and blue hardware details that are featured on the drone alongside a largescale [Star Wars logo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo). On the flight, passengers selected as part of a fan appreciation program will be served R2-D2-themed napkins, cups, headrest covers and more. The guests will be required to dress in Star Wars cosplay for the trip. The initiative is part of [Disney's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe) campaign to market the film for 2015 and 2016. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cinematic Planes:** The use of branded planes will become a new way to market movies and other entertainment content. - **Themed Flights:** Companies will begin to offer themed flights to enhance customer experience and create buzz around their brand. - **Cosplay Travel:** Travel companies will capitalize on the growing popularity of cosplay by offering tailor-made travel experiences for those interested in exploring their favorite fictional universes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Entertainment:** Film and entertainment companies now have a new way to market their movies and build hype around upcoming releases. - **Aerospace and Aviation:** The aerospace industry should embrace the use of themed planes as a way to differentiate and create new revenue streams. - **Travel and Tourism:** Travel and tourism companies should start exploring new ways to enhance customer experience through themed travel packages and offer new adventures catered to different interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Galactic Robot-Inspired Puzzle Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-r2d2.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Real Life Cinematic Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g1t4m1n1-droid.md) - [Sci-Fi Spacecraft LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-spacecraft-lego-set.md) - [Sci-Fi Electric Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-van.md) - [Drone-Themed Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-themed-bed.md) - [Ride Attraction Play Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starspeeder-3000.md)