GoPro-style cameras are everywhere, and thanks to portals like YouTube we have been able to verify the quality of the material users produce with them. The potential of compact cameras has grown considerably with the arrival of drones, and undoubtedly this is a duo that is here to stay. The latest product to confirm this is Lily Camera, which in addition to following the user automatically, has a waterproof design, ideal for withstanding multiple environments.
Some fear a possible saturation in the market for compact video cameras, and the same can be said about the drone offering. Sooner or later, only the best options will remain, but we will reach that point after a healthy competition process. In the case of cameras, GoPro seems to have taken some distance from the rest of its rivals, although there are options in the East that could move the needle strongly if they reached our lands. On the drone side, the story is a bit more complicated, in part because their legal situation is not fully resolved. Even so, that does not prevent new and attractive projects from appearing, such as Lily Camera.
If we manage to set aside its adorable design, Lily Camera stands out for its ease of use. Obviously there is an application that allows us to modify the flight style, but all the user must do is throw the drone into the air for it to start flying. Lily Camera can be placed at a minimum of 1.75 meters from the user, whether overhead, behind, or in front, while the maximum distance is 30 meters. In the case of altitude, Lily Camera reaches a not inconsiderable 15 meters, thus getting the best shots. Its technical specifications reveal a 12-megapixel sensor, recording 1080p at 60 FPS or 720p at 120 FPS, image stabilization, H.264 compatibility, microSD slot, and a wide array of sensors. User tracking is carried out with a small tracking module worn on the wrist, and the drone's autonomy is 20 minutes (then it needs two hours to recharge its batteries). Lily Camera has IP67-certified liquid resistance, while the module achieves something similar with a dedicated casing.
Do you want a Lily Camera drone? Well, you have time until the next June 15. That day is when the special offer of 499 dollars ends, to later double its price. International shipping averages 30 dollars, but this is not a crowdfunding process; the pre-sale has been organized directly on its official site. The other drawback is that the wait will be quite long. If there are no incidents along the way, the first deliveries will be made in February 2016.
