Lily Camera - self-flying quad

[SilverStone641]

I just read about a new self-flying quad that comes with no controller. All one has to do, apparently, is tuck the tracking puck into a pocket or onto their wrist mount frame, toss the quad into the air and go about their activities. Pretty interesting if you ask me!

Original article: http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/...t-follows-moving-targets-and-records-hd-video

Product page: https://www.lily.camera/

 

[Hasan Ahmad]

ships in feb 2016, will be DOA on arrival at that point at the pace at which the tech is moving

 

[Meta4]

It seems strange to be announcing with video of it in action and then say it's not available for another 9-10 months. They've given any advantage of secrecy away, maybe because they need funding?

 

[Clampit]

Hi just seen this on YouTube, looks very good not released until next year.....bummer

Wonder if its as good as it is in the video?

 

[PTCX]

You certainly wouldn't want to see a glitch in the electronics when you throw it off the side of a bridge like they do in the video.

Feb 2016 is a long long wait if you preorder it now.And now would be the time as it is only $500 but I've read it will be $1000 from June.

 

[rrmccabe]

How does it avoid objects? Trees etc?

 

[Hovtech]

You certainly wouldn't want to see a glitch in the electronics when you throw it off the side of a bridge like they do in the video.

Feb 2016 is a long long wait if you preorder it now.And now would be the time as it is only $500 but I've read it will be $1000 from June.

Remember, $500 now and you hope they are still in business next year.

 

[BadOleRoss]

How does it avoid objects? Trees etc?

It doesn't! Somewhere I read that it currently has no avoidance systems built into it!

 

[BadOleRoss]

Remember, $500 now and you hope they are still in business next year.

That's kinda what I am worried about.

 

[John Christensen]

It doesn't! Somewhere I read that it currently has no avoidance systems built into it!

That's the issue. Great camera that will follow you... until it hits a tree. Could still be great as is for some water sports though. I would use it wakeboarding. Few objects to hit on the water.

 

[Meta4]

It's bad enough paying for a P3 a month ago and not having it yet.
I wouldn't be too keen on paying now for something that isn't built yet and won't be available for 9 months.
It would appear that they are hoping for advance sales to fund the development and manufacturing.
Who knows what technology other makers will be offering by then?