# Timber DIY Assembly Drones The 'Aerowood' Wooden Drone Can be Assembled without Nails or Glue By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-drone References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/aerowood-wooden-drone/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/aerowood-the-marvelous-modular-wooden-drone?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=sasdeep&utm_content=link&sscid=11k3_n9b95#/) The 'Aerowood' wooden drone is an unexpectedly natural version of the hobby equipment that will offer consumers the ability to make their very own unit from the comfort of home. The [drone kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavo-femto) comes in several different style options that will allow for various units to be erected using naturalistic materials instead of traditional plastic components. The drone also comes with a [720p camera module](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-1) that can be positioned onto the unit for offering a POV experience or for exploring areas that might otherwise be inaccessible. The 'Aerowood' wooden drone also comes with components for building the remote control as well to make it a true project for avid DIYers to appreciate. The kit will come with all the components required and is an excellent STEM education option to help makers learn the basics of drone functionality and beyond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden DIY Drones:** Using naturalistic materials instead of traditional plastic components is a disruptive innovation opportunity for drone manufacturers to offer sustainable and eco-friendly options to consumers. - **STEM Education Kits:** Developing assembly kits that teach makers the basics of drone functionality and beyond is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies targeting the education industry. - **Customizable Assemble-at-home Products:** Creating more products that allow consumers to assemble and customize at-home using naturalistic materials is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies that want to offer unique products while cutting down on waste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Drone Manufacturing:** The trend towards wooden DIY drones provides an opportunity for drone manufacturers to offer sustainable and eco-friendly options to consumers. - **Education:** STEM education kits for at-home drone assembly present an opportunity for companies to tap into the growing demand for experiential and hands-on learning. - **Consumer Goods:** Creating more customizable, assemble-at-home products using naturalistic materials like the Aerowood drone presents an opportunity for companies to offer unique, sustainable and eco-friendly products to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bird-xfly.md) - [Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-x1-selfflying-camera.md) - [Collaboration Concept Photography Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-x-gopro-fpv-cncpt.md) - [Crow-Shaped Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooded-crow.md) - [Carbon-Caged Mapping Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapping-drone.md) - [Lightweight Waterproof Drone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverair-aqua.md) - [DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-wooden-puzzle.md) - [Multi-Mode Camera Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimode-camera-drones.md) - [Sleek Tech Brand Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drone.md)