'Game of Drones' Will Allow You to Race and Fight Your Friends' Drones
Katherine Pendrill — June 4, 2015 — Tech
References: gameofdrones & businessinsider
A new startup called 'Game of Drones' believes that competitive drone games could be the next major outdoor sport. The idea behind the company is to offer drone flying enthusiasts an opportunity to practice their skills and compete with other like-minded individuals.
Currently, Game of Drones sells its own 'Hiro Action Sports drones,' which are designed for racing and engaging in head-to-head battles. To facilitate the games, the company has been setting up drone fighting pits, in which the remote control quadcopters are pitted against one another.
While the sport is still largely a niche activity, company founded Marque Cornblatt has plans for directly broadcasting the drone games all over the world. Cornblatt explains that Game of Drones intends to follow the lead of competitive video gaming, which is already a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Currently, Game of Drones sells its own 'Hiro Action Sports drones,' which are designed for racing and engaging in head-to-head battles. To facilitate the games, the company has been setting up drone fighting pits, in which the remote control quadcopters are pitted against one another.
While the sport is still largely a niche activity, company founded Marque Cornblatt has plans for directly broadcasting the drone games all over the world. Cornblatt explains that Game of Drones intends to follow the lead of competitive video gaming, which is already a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Trend Themes
1. Competitive Drone Games - The rise of competitive drone games creates opportunities for companies to develop new training tools, accessories, and drone game platforms.
2. Drone Fighting Pits - Drone fighting pits present opportunities for innovative drone pit designs, new safety protocols, and regulations.
3. Drone Game Broadcasting - The potential for drone game broadcasting can be leveraged by companies to develop new technologies and platforms for live streaming and on-demand viewing.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The increasing demand for drones as competitors need advanced and high-quality drone technology such as camera systems, processors, and drone components to boost their performance.
2. Entertainment and Media - The rise of drone games creates opportunities for content creators, streaming platforms, and traditional broadcasters to monetize live streaming and on-demand viewing of drone games.
3. Sports and Recreation - The emergence of drone games presents opportunities for sports equipment manufacturers, event organizers, and sports teams to extend their brand and offer new products and services to fans.
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