Snapchat has launched a flying selfie camera that follows you autonomously



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Pixy is Snap’s new autonomous drone: it can take photos and videos of you automatically while following you.

Snapthe company behind the popular social network, Snapchat, defines itself as a camera company who wants to reinvent the camera to change the way people communicate. For this reason, in recent years he has invented proposals such as Spectacles glasses.

Now, you want to go further with pixiesan autonomous mini-drone with an integrated camera, which comes with the idea of becoming the necessary support for all your adventures, being able to take pictures and record yourself without you having to do anything.

Pixy is Snap’s new autonomous drone, pocket-sized and capable of following you wherever you go.



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This is Pixy: Snap’s autonomous mini-drone with integrated camera

pixy is a little pocket drone. It has very compact dimensions, and has four propellers that allow it to float, orbit around you or follow you wherever you go. Also, since it is an autonomous drone, you don’t need any kind of remote control. To finish recording, you just have to put your open hand under the drone, and it will automatically “land” on it.

Snapchat has launched a flying selfie camera that follows you autonomously

Simply put your hand under the drone and it will automatically land smoothly.

The videos and photos captured by the drone are Automatically transfer and save to Snapchat Memories, and later the editing tools included in the application can be used. Also included are some smart edits with which to get more out of the creations made with Snap Pixy.

Regarding its specifications, Pixy equips a 12 megapixel camera which allows you to capture videos at 2.7K resolution. In addition, it has a weight of 101 grams and has interchangeable batteries, which should be enough for a few eight flights with a single charge.

Snap’s new drone can be buy at a price of $229.99, and will initially only be available in the United States and France. In addition, its availability will be limited. Once its launch occurs, it can be purchased through the official Snap online store.

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