Snapchat launches selfie drone Pixy

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Snap, the company behind Snapchat social media, has unveiled a drone named Pixy, which is specifically made for taking selfies.




Snapchat, which has recently backed Apple over its App Store pricing, launched Pixy at its Snap Partner Summit 2022. The $250 drone was revealed in a session about Snap's latest tools for creators.

"Level up your Snaps, grow your audience, and get cash for your creativity with the latest features for creators on Snapchat," said the company on its summit website. "Plus, meet Pixy -- the latest way to take your creativity to new heights."






Pixy weighs 100 grams (0.22lbs), and is roughly the size of a person's palm. It's not clear yet how a user initiates a flight, nor what control they have over its direction, or duration.

On completion, though, Pixy can return to the user's outstretched hand. Snap says it then begins transferring its footage, though again it's not clear quite how this works. It's likely to be to transfer to the user's phone, but conceivably it could be uploaded straight to Snapchat.

Pre-orders are being taken now, but Snap quotes an estimated 11-12 weeks before shipping.

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  • Reply 1 of 6
    50$ Drone???
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    azjayazjay Posts: 40member


    @AppleInsider ;I must be missing something because the cheapest option I’m seeing from the link provided is $229. Im very confused on the $50 price listed in the article. Only thing $49.99 is the dual battery charger. 🤔 
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  • Reply 3 of 6
    WilliamGallagherwilliamgallagher Posts: 13member, moderator, editor
    Sorry, everyone: my mistake. The first information we had said $230 but I went through the ordering process to check and learned it was really $250: managed to delete the 2 as well as add the 5.

    William
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  • Reply 4 of 6
    Sorry, everyone: my mistake. The first information we had said $230 but I went through the ordering process to check and learned it was really $250: managed to delete the 2 as well as add the 5.

    William
    $50 would've been reasonable, but $250 for a flying selfie camera is kind of ridiculous.

    Also, imagine dozens or more flying all at once in parks and other public spaces trying to not hit people... that's going to be an amazing experience!
    edited April 2022
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  • Reply 5 of 6
    DAalsethdaalseth Posts: 3,297member
    Level up your Snaps, grow your audience, and get cash for your creativity …

    Sorry but that sounds like a click bait headline. There’s no way I’d fall for a come on like that. Worst sales pitch ever.

    But considering the audience it might work.
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  • Reply 6 of 6
    xiao-zhixiao-zhi Posts: 114member
    InstaFail. Srsly that is idiotic and overpriced for what it is. But with Biden going full hate mode on China, banning DJI mini that is 100 x better at abut $30 more, it could give Instagram a chance to sell a few of their American branded low grade clones to whining teens with clueless parents.
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