Xiaomi this evening revealed its Mi Drone, the company’s first entry into the drone market – and it came out swinging. The drone features a 4K camera and plenty of specs that should make the competition nervous.
The Mi Drone’s camera is made out of ultra-light carbon fiber and shoots 4K resolution (3840 x 2160p) at 30 fps. It also features a 12-megapixel still camera, and can shoot 60 fps video at 1080p resolution. The camera is mounted on a stabilized arm beneath the drone.
Below the US$450 4k version is a 1080p HD shooter drone for just US$380.
Xiaomi’s drone duo includes features like automatic obstacle avoidance, and they’re programmed not to fly in certain areas – like near airports or government facilities.
The Mi Drone has a 5100mAh battery, and the company says it can fly for 27 minutes per charge. DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard sports a 25-minute fly time.
The drone’s camera and controller. Image credit: Xiaomi’s Weibo.
The drone is controlled with a remote that looks a bit like an XBox controller, and includes buttons for features like automatic landing and automatically following pre-programmed routes. You can also strap your phone into the remote for a live stream through the drone’s camera. It can control the device for up to 3 kilometers.
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