# Wearable Flying Cameras The 'nixie' is a Wearable Drone That Can Be Worn Like a Watch By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-drone References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/nixie-wearable-camera-drone-07-26-2016/) & [flynixie](http://flynixie.com/) Created in Palo Alto, California, the 'nixie' lets users take a wearable drone with them wherever they go. It's just like a watch -- worn around the wrist. The drone weighs less that 45 grams and, with just a gesture, it can fly up to take full HD images or videos while connecting to smartphones. The nixie is created with motion-predicting sensors that leads the drone into four modes to take photos or videos: boomerang, panorama, follow me, and hover. Drones have become more prevalent in amateur photography and video production as they become a more accessible technology. This new wearable camera may extend that further and allow everyday people to keep a flying camera on them whenever they want. The nixie would be especially beneficial for consumers while traveling or attending big events. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/nixie-wearable-camera-drone-07-26-2016/), [flynixie](http://flynixie.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Drones:** The wearable drone trend allows consumers to have a flying camera at their disposal, opening up new possibilities in photography and videography. - **Amateur Photography:** Amateur photographers now have the opportunity to capture high-quality images and videos using wearable drones, making it easier for them to explore their creative potential. - **Motion-predicting Sensors:** The integration of motion-predicting sensors in wearable drones enables intuitive and effortless control, enhancing the user experience for capturing aerial footage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the wearable drone trend by developing innovative and user-friendly products, expanding their market presence. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can leverage the wearable drone technology to enhance tourist experiences, offering unique perspectives and memories through aerial photography and videography. - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating wearable drones as a new storytelling tool, capturing awe-inspiring aerial shots for movies and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Media Video Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-pixy.md) - [Hovering Selfie Drone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-x1.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Lightweight Compact Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-neo.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Wearable Drone Controller Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drone-controller-concept.md) - [Waterproof Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua-drone.md) - [Modular Self-Flying Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-pro.md) - [Foldable Camera Drone Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1.md)