The Iris+ is a quadcopter drone that has a special 'Follow Me' function that allows it to automatically and autonomously fly above a moving ground-based GPS Android device. Say you want to record footage of you cycling, skiing or surfing -- all you have to do fit a GoPro onto the drone, keep an Android device in your pocket and be on your way, and the drone will follow you and film you.
However, it's important to point out that the Iris+ doesn't have an automatic collision avoidance system, so it shouldn't be used in Follow Me mode if there are trees, power lines or other similar obstacles in the way.
The drone can also be flown using the included remote control unit, or by plotting a course on your computer. Users can use the free DroidPlanner Android app to finger-draw a desired flightpath for the quadcopter to adhere to.
GPS Quadcopter Drones
The Iris+ Quadcopter Can Be Paired With Android Devices
Trend Themes
1. GPS Quadcopter Drones - Opportunity for integrating GPS technology into quadcopter drones for autonomous and accurate flight.
2. Follow Me Function - Increasing demand for drones with a 'Follow Me' function that can automatically track and film users.
3. Collision Avoidance Systems - Emerging market for drones with automatic collision avoidance systems to navigate obstacles during autonomous flights.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Innovations in quadcopter drones with GPS and 'Follow Me' functions driving growth in the consumer electronics industry.
2. Media and Entertainment - Opportunity for using GPS quadcopter drones with 'Follow Me' function to capture exciting aerial footage for media and entertainment purposes.
3. Software Development - Growing demand for drone flight planning software and apps for plotting flightpaths and controlling quadcopters.