In addition to toy drones, the mini drones segment also includes so-called selfie drones.
These drones are mainly used to shoot selfies quickly and easily from different altitudes and distances.
High-quality drones, for example from DJI, have similar functions in addition.
Often Selfie drones have a Follow Me function, where the drone
flies after
a pre-defined
object, films and shoots photos.
As a rule, pure selfie drones are not
operated
with a typical radio remote control
, but with the help of smartphones/tablets and corresponding
apps.
A remote control is not necessary because the Selfie drone is only used to
photograph or film
a group of people from a
not too great distance
.
The Follow Me mode is perfect for
filming
yourself while pursuing various
hobbies. For example when cycling, climbing or other
sports.
The Selfie drone follows and films you, keeping a pre-determined distance.
Selfie Drones – Intelligent Flight Modes
Large and expensive drones often have intelligent flight modes, including other Selfie functions such as the POI (Point of Interrest) function.
At the Point of Interrest the drone circles around you or another object, in a defined radius and takes perfect pictures.
Usability & Functionality of a Selfie Drone
A Selfie drone which was developed just to make selfies with it is usually very easy to operate.
The construction is also kept very simple. Normally, mini quadrocopters with a flat design and a small camera are used.
Often the battery only lasts a few minutes, but the drone does not have to stay in the air forever for a self-portrait and the charging time is often only 15-30 minutes. So the Selfie drone is ready for take off again pretty quickly.
The operation of such a small aircraft is very simple and user-friendly.
All you have to do is download the appropriate app for the small Selfie drone and then pair it with a smartphone or tablet.
Now the drone is quickly ready to go and you can shoot high-quality photos and make little films immediately and easily.
What must a Selfie drone be able to do?
Selfies shoot, yes, of course, but what exactly a Selfie drone has to be able to do depends on your requirements and areas of use.
Quality & Construction of a Selfie Drone
First and foremost, it must be small, compact and easy to transport anywhere. Ideally, it fits into a trouser pocket.
The smaller and lighter, the more susceptible it is to gusts of wind.
Very few drones can cope with rain, humidity and wetness, this also applies to Selfie drones. Therefore you should know exactly where you want to shoot selfies and what weather conditions are prevailing there.
Special security functions of a Selfie drone
In addition to the compact design, the battery should be quickly replaceable, in case the charging capacity tends to end too quickly.
Furthermore, the integrated software should detect early on when the battery charge reaches a critical threshold value, in order to alert the pilot with a corresponding signal tone and, in an emergency, to initiate the landing approach fully automatically.
It is also useful if a Selfie drone has a Home Point function. If you lose connection to your smartphone or radio remote control, this mode should activate and the drone should automatically fly back to the launch site.
