Xiaomi Mi Drone — has taken the wraps off its first-ever drone. The overall design of the drone is in line with what has been reported before, though Xiaomi says the device has been inspired by a ‘dragonfly’. Developed by Xiaomi’s ecosystem partner Flymi, prices for the Mi Drone starts from 2,499 Yuan, which is Rs 25,600 approximately.
The drone can be controlled with a remote control that not only lets users maneuver the drone, but also take photos, videos and use features like automatic take-off, landing or homing. The controller features a PCB antenna, which helps in flying the drone at a distance of up to three kilometers.
You can even connect your smartphone to the controller to see what the drone sees in real-time. Using GPS you can track the drone’s location in real-time and also get updates on its power status. In case it goes out of the connected range or runs low on battery, the drone will automatically fly back to the position it took off from.
The Mi Drone will come in two variants. One variant is capable of recording 4K videos, while the other variant is able to record full HD videos at 60fps. Both cameras also feature three-axis image stabilization, with a speed of nearly 2,000 corrections per second.
The 4K-capable Mi Drone is priced at 2,999 Yuan, which is Rs 30,700 approximately, while the 1080p-capable Mi Drone is priced at 2,499 Yuan, which is Rs 25,600 approximately.
Specifications:
– 4-propeller system with detachable shields
– 17.4V battery 5100mAh, 27 minutes non-stop flying
– 1080p or 4K UHD camera, with 104° wide-angle lens
– 4K camera at 3840 x 2160 pixels; supports recording of stills in RAW format
– 720p live video with low latency from up to 2km distance
– Camera attached to a 3-axis gimbal, stabilizes up to 2000 vibrations per second
– Unbelievably lightweight design
– GPS + GLONASS + vision-based positioning for max precision
– Autopilot options: automatic take-off + landing, waypoint flight path planning, tap to fly on map, circle an object on the ground
– Intelligently detects low battery and returns home automatically
– Real-time location tracking for easy retrieval even post crash
– Hovers automatically at the edge of no-fly zones
– Built-in PCB antenna array in remote control for maximum reach
– Modular design and foldable landing gear
– RMB 2499 for 1080p, RMB 2999 for 4K UHD version
