The Hydrofoil Drone is Comfortable On the Water and In the Air
Rahul Kalvapalle — July 7, 2015 — Tech
The Parrot Minidrone Hydrofoil drone is the latest offering from Parrot, the French company that has gained much acclaim among drone enthusiasts for coming up with drones that can roll and jump along the ground and fly through the air. This is the first Parrot drone that is designed to be comfortable around water.
This drone when fired up can work as a small fan boat. Rather than directly shooting straight up into the air, it pivots to adopt a perpendicular position. As it gains speed, its hull emerges from the water.
This unique configuration allows the Hydrofoil drone to hit a top speed of 10 km/h and to execute sharp turns without falling over. That it can be controlled via Bluetooth further adds to its convenience.
This drone when fired up can work as a small fan boat. Rather than directly shooting straight up into the air, it pivots to adopt a perpendicular position. As it gains speed, its hull emerges from the water.
This unique configuration allows the Hydrofoil drone to hit a top speed of 10 km/h and to execute sharp turns without falling over. That it can be controlled via Bluetooth further adds to its convenience.
Trend Themes
1. Water-friendly Drones - Opportunity for drone manufacturers to develop drones specifically designed for water-related activities.
2. Multi-environment Drones - Opportunity to create drones that can function in both water and air, expanding their versatility and potential use cases.
3. Hydrofoil Technology - Opportunity to explore and integrate hydrofoil technology into other types of drones and watercraft for improved performance.
Industry Implications
1. Drone Manufacturing - Drone manufacturers can capitalize on the growing demand for water-friendly drones by developing and marketing specialized models.
2. Water Sports and Recreation - The water sports and recreation industry can leverage water-friendly drones to enhance the experience and offer new activities.
3. Marine Technology - Companies in the marine technology sector have an opportunity to incorporate hydrofoil technology into their products for increased efficiency and performance.
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