Not so long ago, a novelty became available - the AirSelfie 2 flying camera. It also fell into my hands - I suggest looking at a small report and conclusions on this gadget.
So ...
This is a fairly new interesting gadget, which is a small quadcopter controlled via Wi-Fi from a smartphone. Its size is small (about 98x70 mm with a thickness of 13mm), and the body is aluminum with propeller protection. Brushless motors are used, the propellers are balanced, and several types of sensors are used to hold the altitude: an optical height sensor and an acoustic surface sensor.
Depending on the configuration, AirSelfie 2 can be supplied with an external battery case. This case is designed to recharge the drone on the run. The capacity is enough for 15-20 charge cycles.
But the main “trick”, which was announced by the manufacturer, is the ability to take pictures similar to pictures from the front camera of a smartphone (“selfies”, selfies). The difference from a smartphone differs in that the drone can move away a certain distance, the drone can shoot at eye level or slightly higher, and it can also shoot a group of people.
Altitude hold is carried out according to the sensors located on the underside of the drone. The maximum flight altitude (as well as range) are limited. If the drone moves away from you for some reason, then if the signal is lost, it will emit an unpleasant signal and slowly descend to land.
Regarding the camera specifications and the main characteristics of the AirSelfie 2 drone.
Declared a camera with a Sony 12 megapixel sensor with optical (OIS) and electronic (EIS) stabilization, which allows you to shoot FHD 1080p video and take photos with a resolution of 4000x3000 pixels. The camera has a wide angle of view and is also installed with a slight downward tilt (2°).
It is possible to set a timer for the picture - you can pose on your own in front of the drone or gather in a group.
Another example of self.
Snapshot file properties.
The drone shoots better than its counterparts with FPV micro cameras, but it is far from the quality of huge hexacopters with a suspended mirrorless camera. True, the cost is more affordable than the latter.
About flight control.
Everything is quite simple here, and AirSelfie 2 simply copies ready-made solutions for small FPV / WiFi drones. There is button control (simple mode), joystick and gyroscope control (advanced modes).
And if the simple mode is more or less understandable and convenient, then the control of the gyroscope is quite complicated and takes time to get used to. Controlling two joysticks is more convenient.
About manageability.
The drone is very small and light (80g), the propellers are small - it just can't fight the wind. In a closed room (in large halls), it manifests itself without problems. But in open space there is a chance not to catch him back.
Due to its compactness, a 2S 7.4V battery is installed inside, with a small capacity, which is enough for 5 minutes of operation. Then back to the case to recharge.
About the case.
I already mentioned above that AirSelfie 2 has a well-thought-out solution: a special protective case for transportation, storage and recharging. The drone is installed in its regular place inside the case, and is recharged via the USB-C connector. The capacity of the built-in battery in the case is 10'000 mAh. There is a power bank function - you can recharge your smartphone.
With all the advantages and disadvantages, the AirSelfie 2 outweighs the main thing: the drone is very compact and simple. It fits in a pocket. It is easy to take it with you for a walk, on a trip, even on a plane.
The drone is launched by hand. We press the start button (the drone spins the propellers) and throws it up. With the help of a sensor, the drone maintains its flight altitude. You can easily manage it.
So. At the moment, two "brothers" are serious competitors for AirSelfie 2: these are и . Both are equipped with Wi-Fi and automation, but…
Xiaomi MITU Drone has a rather weak 2MP camera (720p HD), decently lathers and is designed for basic flight orientation (cheap FPV), while DJI Tello has a 5MP camera, which provides slightly better pictures in the same resolution (720p HD). ). Neither the first nor the second has its own memory for storing photos. So you can fly on them, but you can hardly use them for selfies.
I'm attaching a short video that gives a little insight into the Airselfie gadget.
And one more thing, I apologize in advance for the vertical video.
These are spontaneous shots with AirSelfie 2.
What is the beauty of it - just launch it with a toss from your hand, twist-twist as you like.
A big plus is that there is a strong Wow effect. This way of photographing attracts attention from the outside.
And most importantly, the Airselfie flying camera will help solve the problem of shooting where a regular camera can’t cope. Airselfie is a good opportunity to get great pictures while traveling and on vacation. No need to ask anyone - just fire up your pocket "camera" in seconds and get great photos. You can't do that with a selfie stick. Yes, and group moments are successful: everyone is in the frame, no one was missed, no one walked away with a camera.
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Source: habr.com