Snap Launches $230 'Pixy' Drone

[MacRumors]

Snap today announced the launch of its latest hardware product, the Pixy drone that is designed to be used with the Snapchat social network. Pixy joins the Snap Spectacles, Snap's other hardware device.

Priced at $230, Snap's Pixy drone is essentially a pocket-sized flying camera. It has a top button that can activate one of four preset flight paths, and it can float, orbit, and follow the user without a controller.

There are two cameras on the Pixy drone, one that's used for navigation and landing (it's able to land on your hand at the end of a flight), and a second that's for recording 2.7K video. Videos captured by Pixy are transferred and saved to Snapchat Memories, and can be used with Snapchat's editing tools, Lenses, and Sounds before the content is shared on the social network.

Snap's information on the Pixy is a bit limited, but reviews have suggested that the battery lasts for about four flights before needing to be recharged. Snap is selling extra batteries for the device.

Snap has been working on this drone for some time now, and there were first rumors about a drone product back in 2017.

Snap's Pixy is available starting today in the United States and France and can be ordered from the Pixy website.

Article Link: Snap Launches $230 'Pixy' Drone

 

[Think|Different]

If they had gotten the price sub-$200, it might have been an easy, fun purchase – and this is from someone that's not logged into Snapchat for half a decade.

 

[c84216]

Oh goodie just what I wanted. Someone to spy on me for Snapchat shenanigans.

 

[SD449]

This actually looks quite cool.

I’m sure my daughter would love it.

 

[Macintosh TV]

They just licensed this from another maker. And the original has far more functionality and doesn't work with just Snapchat. I wouldn't bother with this one and would get the more full-featured one instead. You can still use it with Snapchat too.

There are also much cheaper ones that do more, like this one for 1/2 the price: https://airselfiecamera.com

 

[gfurry]

That has to be the worst demo video I have ever seen! Most of those shots you could do by holding your phone in your hand? I don't get the point of a drone that flies three feet from you

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I like this. I just wish it had came in different colors.

That yellow color is too catchy. Instant grabbing attention.

 

[contacos]

I haven’t used my drone in forever here since you need a „flying license“ now and the questions are a real bitch

 

[emmab2006]

This is going to quickly become a meme. It’s someone’s practical joke. Why on earth would ANYONE even want this yellow flying trash ??

 

[rushium]

following the disaster that was spectacles, this'll probably be seen as yet another gimmick
oh well

 

[44267547]

This is actually pretty cool, but it’s very limited to a certain market of people, especially at that price point. I know various ‘tech’ is expensive, but I don’t see the demographic of people paying over $230 for a pocket drone. But maybe snap is aware of that, and they don’t expect a high volume of sales for such a niche product.

Oh, it says the battery is good for about ‘four flights’, but what exactly does that mean? And what is the cost of the spare batteries that Snap is selling as well?

Edit:

Each spare battery is priced at $29.99.

@jclo

The hyperlink that you posted for reviews in the article, you need to have an account/paid subscription with Wall Street journal to read anything, otherwise it’s useless. Perhaps find a different link where users can read reviews.

 

[Bawstun]

I like this. I just wish it had came in different colors.

That yellow color is too catchy. Instant grabbing attention.

Yellow is part of Snapchat’s branding. Their app icon is yellow.

 

[busuan]

How soon would it get its combat experience?

 

[Amazing Iceman]

Cool! It actually looks like a school lunchbox icepack.

 

[Kabeyun]

Must be pretty big pockets…

 

[Sciomar]

Just what narcissists need more of lol. Given the demographic they try to target, it's only a tiny bit of student loans that may be forgiven soon enough anyhow.

 

[mrWONERFUL]

Is it made of foam? I was more surprised to hear that Snapchat is still a thing.

 

[nastysailboat]

Oh goodie just what I wanted. Someone to spy on me for Snapchat shenanigans.

Don’t worry I’m sure the EU will shut it down if it sells too good, cause you can’t change the camera app on it.

 

[Marshall73]

Yeah, will stick to my dji mini 2

 

[dylanthomas]

If they had gotten the price sub-$200, it might have been an easy, fun purchase – and this is from someone that's not logged into Snapchat for half a decade.

$31 is the only thing preventing you from buying this?

 

[rcread]

Pixy? One can use it to capture their own personal Surfer Rosa album cover.

 

[nutmac]

It seems Pixy only support preset follow modes. That is, there's no way to control it, such as getting a footage of your roof top.

 

[coolfactor]

I haven’t used my drone in forever here since you need a „flying license“ now and the questions are a real bitch

Yes, as drones continue to be commodified, how many will end up causing traffic accidents or used in nefarious ways? I see this as another area where auto-piloting will be useful. Humans are unreliable.

 

[tcgjeukens]

Article Link: Snap Launches $230 'Pixy' Drone

This is so #Selfiebot by Sphero.
April fools days 2014.

 

[CarlJ]

following the disaster that was spectacles, this'll probably be seen as yet another gimmick
oh well

At least the spectacles can be used to keep the drone from crashing into your eyes.