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# Virtual Drone Games
Epson Has Released AR Glasses That Create a Drone Playground

By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-06-01 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-drone-games
References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2017/05/31/epson-ar-glasses-drone-game/) & [edgybees](https://www.edgybees.com/)

[Epson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartridgefree-printers) has released a game that allows players to use their Epson Moverio AR glasses to play virtual drone games.

The games (created by a company called EdgyBees) allow users to practice their drone flying skill in an augmented reality sphere. A virtual obstacle course is superimposed over a first person view of the sky taken with your drone's camera. There is also a multi-player mode that allows users to play against others.

Epson had released the Moverio AR glasses some time ago but has been looking for an appropriate application for the product. Without the Moverio glasses, users have to play EdgyBees virtual drone games on their smartphone or tablets. Now they can look to the sky and play. The EdgyBees and Epson collaboration works to improve both products by combining them into one immersive experience.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 23% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Virtual Drone Games:** AR glasses and drone technology are being fused together to create a realistic and immersive virtual drone experience.
- **Augmented Reality Obstacle Course:** An obstacle course is being superimposed over a first person view of the sky, creating an augmented reality obstacle course for drone enthusiasts.
- **Multiplayer Drone Games:** EdgyBees and Epson have combined to create a drone game that has a multiplayer function, leading the way for new applications of drone technology.

### Where This Applies

- **Virtual Reality and Gaming Industry:** The integration of AR glasses and drone technology for playing virtual drone games opens up a new revenue stream for this industry.
- **Drone Technology and Manufacturing Industry:** New and improved innovative drone technology can be developed and manufactured to meet the potential demand as a result of the fusion with AR glasses.
- **Software Development Industry:** The creation of new software and game applications, specifically targeting the use of drone with AR glasses, can meet the rising demand for this new innovative experience.

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