Selfie sticks are out. Drones are in. That’s at least according to the new wave of selfie drones that have woven their way into the solo picture-taking market. It’s just not enough owning a plain ol’ stick that elevates your smartphone anymore. Now, the whole point is to let a proper camera roam about freely in the air.
From drones with auto-follow technology to wearable cameras, we pick out 6 amazing camera drones that are putting the selfie stick out of business:
Hover Camera
Ah, the Hover Camera. This is undoubtedly the crème de la crème of selfie-taking consumer drones, with an auto-follow feature that follows and records you wherever you go. Quality-wise, the images produced from the hover are super sharp – think 4K video and 13-megapixels, while the drone itself is small and light enough to fit into your purse or bag easily. Best of all, it doesn’t even require a remote control. All you need to do is just throw it in the air and let it fly by itself.
Price: US$599
Visit gethover.com.
DJI Mavic
The Mavic may be extremely small, but it is definitely no pushover. This petite drone is actually quite the powerhouse, and can hit a maximum flight time of 27 minutes (which is actually very long for a drone its size), plus it has autonomous flying capabilities and comes with DJI goggles – headgear that delivers a real-time video feed of your drone’s POV view. In terms of video recording, the Mavic supports 4K video at 30fps. This is definitely one for the pros.
Price: US$999
Visit www.dji.com/mavic.
Dobby
Pocket-sized and foldable, the Dobby is an intelligent drone that has all the features that any drone hobbyist would appreciate – there is facial recognition technology, an auto-follow function, as well as GPS positioning. It might look like an over-elaborate power bank, but this compact device has the ability to shoot 1080p FHD videos and 13-megapixel photos easily, plus, you can just let it take off with a slight lift of the hand. Now that’s impressive.
Price: US$399
Visit www.zerotech.com/dobby-en.
Roam-E Selfie
You know those portable mini-fans that you can hold in your palm? The Roam-E Selfie looks exactly like that, just that it’s a drone and almost as lengthy as a typical human forearm. But why is it good for taking selfies? Well, this slick device comes with built-in smart facial recognition tech, and it’ll let you capture beautiful 360° shots as well as record live streaming videos, perfect for posting on social media.
Price: US$399
Visit myroam-e.com.
Nixie
Okay, so the Nixie isn’t exactly new, though ironically, it hasn’t been released since it was announced way back in 2014 (development has been really slow). However, when it officially launches, it might just turn out to be a pretty decent option for users who want something simple and fun at the same time. This device is actually a wearable piece of tech that can fly off your wrist to unfold into a remote-controlled quadcopter. Nothing too complicated over here for first-time drone users.
Price: N.A.
Visit flynixie.com.
Lily
What makes the Lily special is its waterproof capabilities. That alone makes it an excellent choice for bringing out to camping trips or for taking those outdoor shots, where there is running water nearby, like a lake or waterfall. Other than this really cool feature, the Lily is pretty powerful as well – it has a 12-megapixel camera, it can record 1080p HD video at 60 fps, and even better, this beauty doesn’t require a remote control like the Hover. You can just release it and let it works its magic.
Price: US$899 (pre-order)
Visit www.lily.camera.
All images taken from manufacturers mentioned in this article.
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