Drones the Podcast - 04: SELFIE DRONES
In this episode we will explore the growing popularity of selfie drones and maybe how much we hate them.
Topic #1 From selfie stick to selfie drone
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There a a lot of selfie drones out their (cheap, play on narcissism) AirSelfie, Rova, Hover Camera Passport, Dobby, the failed Lily drone
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All play off the ability of drone to follow you and take pictures
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Some are below the .55 pound threshold to register with the FAA
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Flying photo booth
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Get hosts personal opinion about this.
Topic #2 DYI your selfie drone
From: http://time.com/4771202/skier-selfie-throw-gopro
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Skier made his own selfie drone by tapping a GoPro to the back of a Nerf football.
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Throws it up while he skis –> some good shot, some bade
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Worked much better when his ski partner threw it to get better angles
Topic #3 Future of selfie drones
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Get opinions of hosts
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They are pretty basic and really need better tech (their main plus is that they are small and marketed well)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zarastone/2017/05/16/the-rova-selfie-drone-a-hands-on-review/
