# Defence Department Builds Flying Saucers Inspired By UFOs? By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-10-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufos-revealed-flying-saucers-are-real References: [dsc.discovery](http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2007/10/12/flyingsaucer_tec.html?category=technology&guid=20071012093000) Flying saucers have been built that look exactly like the tabloids predicted they would. The [unmanned saucer takes off vertically](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa) and can land almost anywhere. They are [smaller and cheaper than helicopters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsmall-drone), and are considered useful in urban war zones by the Defense Department. The flying saucer is [powered by a propeller](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuickwheel-skyrider-x6) which pushes air down to create lift. The saucer can be scaled from foot long disk to a larger craft. The device is battery powered. This news could drive some tabloids over the edge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL):** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of compact and affordable flying vehicles that can take off and land vertically. - **Urban Warfare Solutions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the defense industry to create effective and maneuverable vehicles for urban war zones. - **Battery-powered Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation sector by developing efficient and environmentally friendly battery-powered vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the aerospace industry to design and manufacture compact flying saucers for various applications. - **Defense:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the defense sector to develop advanced unmanned flying saucers for urban warfare scenarios. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the transportation industry to create battery-powered flying vehicles with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md) - [Flying Saucer-Inspired Turntable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-olsson.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Novel Aerial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers.md) - [Miniature Flying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-robot.md) - [Blended-Wing Fighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stavatti-aerospace-sm39-razor.md) - [Galactic-Themed Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-desk-pen.md) - [Ultrasonic Balloon-Borne Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blimp-drone.md) - [Fly Saucer-Shaped Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut.md)