Selfie sticks are distracting. They cause accidents. Also, they're irritating. This is the reason they are restricted at more open spots.
In any case, imagine a scenario in which you could take selfies from a separation without the stick. Consider the possibility that your camera could really fly.
It's not sci-fi. I spent some time recently with AirSelfie, the pocket-sized flying camera drone that is propelling today and accessible for order at Amazone.
First impressions
The main thing you see about the AirSelfie drone is its modest size. It's smaller in measurement than a cell phone, and it tips the scales at 52 grams.
It's so little, really, that you can without much of a stretch fit it into a pocket where you stash your cell phone.
It’s compatible with a number of popular smartphones right out the gate, AirSelfie Holdings’ founder Edoardo Stroppiana told me, listing models like the Huawei P9, Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, and the Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 among them.
The main idea, it that AirSelfie lets you take selfies from the air — from up to 66 feet above you. It works both indoors and outdoors — and the videos and photos flow out smoothly considering they are coming from a relatively cheap little drone.
Ready for takeoff
As soon as your charged little drone is out of the case and powered up, it’s ready for takeoff. You will hear a beep and then some whirring — that’s its four propellers talking. Then it launches. You control its movements with your smartphone, via free apps for Android and Apple iOS.
Another nice feature: The AirSelfie drone connected with Apple iPhone automatically, thanks to its self-generated WiFi (2.4GHz) network. You can select among three unique flight modes, which are preset to control the device’ movements. You can also roll your own.
How's the camera?
The main thing I wanted to focus on was, of course, what kind of quality this flying camera’s photos and videos come in at. I mean, it’s a whizzy little drone that comes in at just $300, sure.
But a flying camera that takes crappy photos might be fun for a minute, but in the long haul it’s just a curiosity.
But I found the AirSelfie drone’s five megapixel camera to be pretty decent. Producing quality images while flying around is no-small feat, I know, but I ended up impressed with how stable and clear its phairselfie air selfie review airselfie flying camera otos and videos looked.
The Bottom Line
If there’s a catch with AirSelfie, it’s that you only get three or four minutes of flying after 30 minutes of charging. That will annoy some people. Also, there’s no flash.
But even given those drawbacks, early adopter types and selfie-hounds are going to think AirSelfie is pretty wonderful. And at $300, the price is right.
I’ve got to say I was impressed overall, and I’m not easily impressed by such things.