# Virtual Reality-Capturing Drones Compared to Others on the Market, This VR Drone is Affordable By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-04-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-drone References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/gallery/y-combinator-fellowship/slide/7/) & [queenb-robotics](http://www.queenb-robotics.com/) Virtual reality is being increasingly widely applied in a variety of industries, from gaming to news to real estate -- something this VR drone could help with. Technology to capture virtual reality video is still very expensive, but Berkeley-based startup [Queen B Robotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/now-this-is-taxes) is offering a comparatively affordable option. The Exosphere VR drone is described as "the future of film making," especially for those who might not have had the budget beforehand. The Exosphere is compatible with Google Cardboard, Oculus Rift, [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-xr) Gear and Zeiss headsets as well as online platforms [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-quest-education) and YouTube 360 degree video players. The onboard VR-capturing rig has five different cameras with state of the art technology to catch every moment while airborne. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable VR Technology:** The development of affordable VR technology presents an opportunity for wider adoption in various industries. - **Virtual Reality Video Capture:** The advancements in virtual reality video capture offer new possibilities for immersive content creation. - **Integration with VR Platforms:** The integration of VR drones with popular VR platforms opens up new avenues for content distribution and consumption. ### Where This Applies - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can leverage affordable VR technology and virtual reality video capture to enhance storytelling and create immersive experiences. - **News and Media:** News and media organizations can incorporate VR drones and virtual reality video capture to provide unique and engaging content. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can utilize VR technology and VR drones to showcase properties and provide virtual tours to potential buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Storytelling Drone Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigravity-drones.md) - [Immersive FPV Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-avata-2.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Professional VR-Ready Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-vr-camera.md) - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [4K-Enabled Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4kenabled-underwater-drone.md) - [Hybrid Racing Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-fpv2.md)