*Attention! The project assets were purchased by two different brands. As a result, the drone received two different developments: /.
* According to the latest data (as of 01/12/2017), the developer has curtailed the project due to lack of funds to start production!
Introduction
The very idea of \u200b\u200bdeveloping such a drone was born back in 2013 in the basement of the robotics laboratory at the University of California at Berkeley. The guys Henry Bradlow and Vakhram Antonyan were the first to consider the idea in which the drone would act as a completely autonomous one. Now selfie lovers will get an assistant who will do everything for them himself and from any angle. The drone was given the name Lily Camera and its main task is highly intelligent, high-quality photo and video shooting from the air in a fully automatic mode, it is not afraid of water and has a compact size.
Overview
The weight of the Lily Camera quadcopter is 1.3 kilograms, and its dimensions are really impressive (26.1 × 26.1 × 8.18 cm.) As well as its appearance, no sharp corners, only smooth streamlined lines. Execution materials: black polycarbonate / brushed aluminum. The main rotor of the quad is immediately striking; they have a folding mechanism for easy transportation in a bag or backpack.
The quad is protected from dust and water by IP67 protocol (full protection against dust and water, up to 1 meter immersion in water) . This allows the drone to land on the water without fear of drowning it, just as taking off the drone from the water is not a problem.
The main control panel (tracking device) LiLy is completely different from the usual remote controls for UAVs, no joysticks, FPV monitors and antennas. This is a compact bracelet bullet with a diameter of only 5.2cm (weight: 28gr) with a basic set of buttons for adjusting the drone operation It can be attached to your hand or simply put in your pocket.
It is on him that the Lily drone will always be guided during the entire flight. Whoever has a remote control is in the frame! The bracelet is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery. It is charged via microUSB connector, with one charger as the drone (included). Working time is about 4 hours. Also, a microphone and a barometer are built into the bracelet.
The remote control itself, unlike the drone, is not protected from water, but this is not a problem, since a waterproof case is included in the kit. As stated above, the main remote control for the Lily camera quadcopter will be the bracelet remote control. , but if the user wants to "get behind the wheel of a drone", he can always buy a classic remote control. For example, in order to shoot the best shots with the participation of a friend, but already independently and with your own vision of action shooting. The presence of the classic remote control in the kit will significantly expand the capabilities of the drone as a whole.
Flight properties
The Lily camera drone is capable of speeds up to 40 kilometers per hour, which is good news. High-quality photo and video shooting can be carried out at a height of 3 - 15 meters from the remote control, at a distance of 3 - 30 meters.
Camera
The Lily camera drone has a built-in FullHD camera with a 94º viewing angle. The camera shoots photos in 12MP resolution and video in 1920 × 1080p at 60 fps, or in 1280 × 720p at 120 fps, which allows the use of the "Slow Motion" function to add beauty to the resulting video frames. All footage is stored on a microSD memory card with a capacity of 4GB (expansion ceiling is not known yet).
Sensors
- Accelerometer
- 3-axis gyroscope
- Magnetometer
- Barometer
Remote control bracelet sensors
- Accelerometer
- Barometer
- Microphone
- Vibration motor
Battery
The quadcopter received a built-in lithium ion battery, allowing you to stay in flight for up to 20 minutes. Charging is carried out using a 10A charger (included). Battery full charge time 2 hours. At the moment, this is the only information about the built-in power supply of the drone.
Extended capabilities
- Change camera settings
- Creating custom snapshots
- Editing and then sharing footage
- Lily mobile app (for IOS and Android to facilitate the use of drone functions)
Activation
In order to launch the Lily camera drone, the user will need only a few seconds. Activate the remote control, set the quad rotor to the flight position, then turn on the drone itself (the button on its back under the cover). The indicator in the form of a peephole on the front of the drone will light up, throw the quad up, the drone will take off and hover, waiting for your further movement. To land the drone, activate the "Return to home" function on the remote control or from the gadget and extend your hand, the drone will land directly on your palm.
An app for managing the functions and settings of Lily Camera using the gadget will be available for IOS / Android.
Equipment
- Lily Camera Quadrocopter (with built-in lithium-ion battery)
- Tracking device (remote control bracelet with built-in lithium-ion battery)
- Protective cover for tracking device
- Charger
- MicroSD memory card 4GB
- Instruction (in English)
Appearance
Specification
Drone
Function "Return home»
Function "Control distance»
Minimum proximity to the bracelet
Maximum remoteness from the bracelet
Maximum lifting height
Pre-programmed flight modes
A type battery drone
built-in lithium polymer battery
Time flight
≈ 20 minutes
Maximum speed
Motors
brushless type
Overall dimensions drone
26.1 × 26.1 × 8.18cm.
Wednesday for flights
outdoors
Camera
Video:
1920 × 1080p @ 60fps or 1280 × 720p @ 120fps
FOV angle of view:
Resolution cameras:
Image stabilization:
digital fixed focus
Media type:
microSD card (4GB)
Format video:
IP67 protocol (number 6 means full protection against dust, 7 - protection against immersion in water up to 1 meter)
Conclusion
What can I say, an excellent idea of \u200b\u200bthe developers, they came up with. At the moment, Lily is a very relevant device and, apparently, the project has a great future. The drone is perfect for people who have linked their lives with active sports, as well as all those who just love to live and enjoy life.
According to the latest data (12.01.2017), the manufacturer curtailed the project due to lack of funds to start production. The company will return the money to everyone who has already made an advance payment for the drone within 60 days.
A photo
London-based startups have crowdfunded the necessary amount of money (€ 45,000) to create compact drones for selfies. At the moment, a mass release of AirSelfie is planned.
It consists of a camera and with its dimensions (6.7x6.4x1 cm) fits easily in a pocket. It is equipped with the following elements:
- A set of sensors;
- Wi-Fi adapter;
- Rechargeable battery capable of holding a charge for 3 minutes of battery life (260 mAh);
- Built-in 4 GB memory.
The maximum altitude the drone is capable of taking off is 20 meters, and from this height it can shoot both you and your loved ones. Camera resolution - 5 megapixels. In addition, you can use it to record videos.
Before using the device, you need to install a special application on your smartphone. The operating system must be iOS or Android.
How the drone works
To take photos with a selfie camera, you must:
- Launch AirSelfie;
- Find the required angle using your smartphone;
- Set the timer to countdown;
- Choose the desired pose for the photo.
In addition, there is an external battery case that charges the drone up to 20 times.
The public liked the idea so much that the advertising campaign produced significant results within a week after its launch. The developers have promised that the drone will go on sale in March 2017. The approximate cost of a selfie camera is € 180.
American team Lily robotics stepped forward. They didn’t follow the path of the controlled quadcopter companies. The goal was to do something more technologically advanced than the others, not like ordinary drone models.
Quadcopter Lily Camera or "flying camera"Is a new generation drone with a complete lack of settings and controls. Young graduates of the University of California Robotics at Berkeley have invented an irreplaceable thing for extreme sports enthusiasts, tourists and travelers.
Appearance
The quadrocopter looks solid, and at the same time cute, because of its blue LED eyes. The drone is made of polycarbonate with brushed aluminum accents. Only a drone can match the originality of its design X iro Xplorer 5 ... It looks like a four-legged seamless cast disc. In fact, the quadcopter cannot be disassembled as it is completely sealed. The manufacturer states that the quadcopter is not afraid of water and dust, and has a high level of protection against external factors (degree of protection IP-67). We have a selection of drones that.
You can buy a quadrocopter in only one color scheme.
Flight characteristics
Quadcopter Lilyis essentially a flying camera that will follow you and shoot you for 20 minutes on a single charge using its collector motors... It turns on by throwing the quadcopter into the air or even into the water.
The reference point for the quadcopter is a small beacon that you put in your pocket or put on your hand. With 8 built-in sensors, the quadcopter assesses the environment and selects a suitable route. The maximum speed of the drone is 40 km / h. The manufacturer declares that the quadcopter can fly at a wind speed of 6 m / s. The flight height is limited, only 15 meters from the beacon, and it flies forward only 30 meters. When the quadcopter runs out of charge, it will land smoothly, warning you in advance.
But everything can't be so good, he still has significant disadvantage... It lies precisely in the tightness of the quadcopter, and the impossibility of replacing the battery. The drone is charged for 2 hours, flies for 20 minutes. Then you have to charge again. Minus or not, you judge.
Built-in sensors in Lily Camera
- Accelerometer;
- Barometer;
- 3 gyroscopes;
- Magnetometer;
- Microphone;
- Vibration motor.
Camera
Lily Camera has them already two... One on the bottom, the second on the front for main shooting. For a variety of shots, the drone has 3 shooting modes: behind you, in front of you and circular mode.
The quadcopter is capable of shooting in resolutions 720p 120 fps and 1080 60 fps... Plus, the camera has autofocus, auto image stabilization and the ability to capture 12 megapixel frames. And for video recording, there is a built-in memory of 4 GB and a microSD slot.
Equipment
- Drone;
- Beacon;
- Instruction;
- Cover for the beacon.
Characteristics
- Size: 261x261x818mm;
- Weight: 1300 gr;
- Flight time: 20 min;
- Charging time: 2 hours;
- The minimum height above the object is 1.75 m;
- Maximum height: 15 m;
- Minimum distance from the object: 1.75 m;
- Maximum distance from the object: 30 m.
Camera resolution
- Photo: 12 mr, 4000x3000 px;
- Video: 1080-60 fps, 720-120 fps;
- Built-in memory: 4 GB;
- Slot for external SD card;
- Shooting angle: 94º.
The founders of a startup called Lily are positioning their device as a flying camera, although in appearance many would call Lily a flying drone or simply a quadcopter.
Shooting yourself with a camera attached to a quadcopter while moving is not an easy task, and often you cannot do without outside help. It is designed to solve this problem.
The usual controls, like in other quadcopters, are not provided here. Everything is much simpler. Just toss Lily into the air and she will automatically track your movement, accompany you and take pictures. The main thing is that you have a special tracker-transmitter with you, which Lily, in fact, is aiming at.
The Lily's maximum travel speed is electronically limited to 40 km / h. The device is not capable of tracking obstacles (trees, poles, houses, etc.), so you will need to use the camera in open areas.
The maximum video quality is 1080p60. Photo resolution - 12 Mpix. It is curious that the microphone is not fixed on the aircraft, but in the tracker-transmitter. A very sensible solution, since apart from the hum of the motors from the quadcopter, it is unlikely that it will be possible to record anything useful.
The IP67 dust and water protection of this device should be noted separately. The standard implies short-term dives to a depth of 1 m. In general, you don't have to worry that Lily will fail if it gets into the water. In the official video, a flying camera is thrown into the water from a kayak and after that it works without problems.
When ordering before June 15, the cost of new items will be $ 499 + shipping costs ($ 20-30), after this date - $ 999. The flying camera is expected to ship in February 2016.
There are a huge number of fans in the world to take selfies, i.e. photographs of themselves. In a museum or in a beautiful restaurant, on the beach or in the city center, you can see people taking selfies everywhere. Selfie drones are designed to make this process more convenient and quality. We present to your attention a review of the smallest selfie drone Air Selfie.
Description
“Say goodbye to your selfie stick that hurts your hand” - this is the slogan of the new super compact selfie drone. AirSelfie is the first handheld flying camera to be no larger than a standard smartphone.
The release of this drone was preceded by two years of engineering work.
It originally planned to collect 45,000 EUR for the project. At the time of this writing, 575,000 EUR has been raised
The device measures 6.7 x 6.4 x 1cm and fits easily in your pocket. Weighing only 52 grams, Air Selfie has an all-aluminum body, is equipped with 4 brushless motors and a set of sensors, including: gyroscope, magnetometer,. Those. in fact, it is a full-fledged quadcopter.
Battery
Power is provided by a built-in 240mAh 7.4V battery which will last about 3-4 minutes of flight. The developers have provided a special case for AirSelfie, which attaches to your mobile phone. The case serves not only for protection, but also as a charger that allows you to charge the copter for 20 cycles. Charging takes approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, the drone can be charged using a regular microUSB cable.
Flight characteristics
The drone is controlled via wi-fi (2.4 GHz) using a mobile phone. This requires downloading the AirSelfie App.
The drone can climb to a maximum height of 20 meters
The drone can fly in three modes, which are selected in the application:
- Selfie mode: With this mode, you can zoom in and out of the AirSelfie with just two buttons.
- Selfie Motion Control mode: AirSelfie control in real time with a virtual joystick
- Flying mode: pilot mode in which the phone replaces the classic controller.
Camera
The device is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera capable of taking photos and videos in HD quality and recording to the built-in 4 GB micro-SD memory card. Once you've finished shooting, the photos will be instantly uploaded to your mobile device via Wi - Fi and ready to be posted on social media.
Price and release time
The developer promises first deliveries in April 2017. Delivery is possible in several configurations which:
Complete set with a regular case
- AirSelfie Drone;
- Drone case;
- micro USB cable.
Complete with charging case
- AirSelfie Drone;
- Charging case;
- micro USB cable.
Prices start at 179 EUR.
Preliminary findings
The device certainly interested me, but two things are confusing: the copter's flight time is not long - only 3 minutes, the camera parameters are not entirely clear. We will wait for the official release.
