Lily Drone Review: Capture Video Like Never Before

Kimberly Alt Updated: January 19, 2017 Drones

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Lily Drone flying: Lily Drone Review Update on Lily: Our research indicates that the Lily has been discontinued and they are currently facing a lawsuit. More information here. We are leaving our Lily content here for reference purposes, in case you are interested in how Lily unfolded.

The Lily camera drone is quite possibly the coolest gadget we’ve seen this year and will most likely make most wish lists next year. This drone can take video of its user from several different angles (or “shots”) by performing specific commands including follow, lead, slowmo, fly up, side and loop. One of the coolest features is that the Lily camera flies itself and there is no control required. So you can kayak, ski, run, etc. and Lily will follow your every move. Read more about the Lily drone in our Lily Drone Review.

Lily Camera Review

Unfortunately Lily isn’t available for sale yet, so our Lily Camera Review only includes information found on their website today. No worries though, once Lily hits the market and users are testing it we will update our article with up-to-date pros, cons and more.

How Does Lily Drone Work?

All you have to do is turn Lily on and throw it in the air. Lily will then follow your every move as long as you are wearing the tracking device. The tracking device is worn on the wrist and gives you the capabilities to choose your Lily shot, take photos and it even records sounds.

Pros	Cons
No setup required Throw Lily in the air and it starts to record No control required, Lily flies itself Waterproof (also floats so it can land in water) Front and bottom facing camera 4GB SD card provided Tracking device comes with a waterproof wrist case Records sound	Only 20 minute flight time 2 hour charge time Tracking device has a 4 hour battery life No obstacle avoidance Doesn’t start shipping pre-orders until February 2016 (if you order now you won’t get it until August 2016 or later)

Price & Tech Specs

MSRP: $999 (preorder for $799 now)
$20 shipping
1080p HD video at 60 fps
720p slow motion at 120 fps
12 MP stills
Video field of view: 94º
Weight: 2.8 pounds
10.29″ x 10.29″ x 3.22″
1 year limited warranty
Maximum speed: 25 mph
Maximum altitude above head: 50 feet
Minimum altitude above head: 5 feet
Maximum distance from user: 100 feet
Minimum distance from user: 5 feet

Lily Camera in Action

Checkout the video below to see the Lily camera drone in action.

WARNING: Watching this video will make you want to order this drone ASAP!

Lily Camera Competitors

Learn more about the top drones that are currently on the market by reading our Personal Drone Reviews. Also, be careful to use your drone legally! Read up on the drone laws and make sure you know what is legal and illegal in your state.

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About The Author: Kimberly Alt

Kimberly received her Bachelor of Arts in multimedia journalism from Simpson College. She is one of Exploring Life's Mysteries most experienced researchers. When reviewing products and services her natural curiosity helps her dig deep and unearth the truth behind the marketing. Her work has appeared in many notable brands, including The New York Times' Wirecutter, Reader's Digest, Forbes, People, Woman's World, and Huffington Post.

Kimberly grew up camping at the nearby lake with her family when she was a young girl. It wasn't until she met her husband that she rediscovered her love for the outdoors and began taking regular vacations to the national parks. Some of Kimberly's favorite memories include camping in a tent, hiking beautiful terrains, sitting around a campfire eating s'mores and sipping on a cold craft beer.

After three years of dating and exploring different regions of the U.S., Kimberly's husband proposed to her with the help of Exploring Life's Mysteries' online engagement content that she had researched and written. Not only was he able to design her ring himself, he was able to do so at great cost savings.

Kimberly likes starting her days with a warm cup of Nespresso, and she enjoys going for walks with her family and hound mix, Sally. In the evenings, she likes indulging in a glass of red wine and some dark chocolate while cozying up by the fire pit in her backyard.

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