Published: 2019-02-04, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Cool self-flying technology, 4K video capture, Automatic recording, 64GB internal memory, Works with Android, iOS, and watchOS,
Expensive, Bulky, Doesn't work with physical remote, Lens shows barrel distortion, Short battery life, Makes weird decisions, Doesn't work in dim light, Doesn't track pets, Anemic video options
Published: 2018-11-09, Author: Max , review by: techgearlab.com
Unmatched autonomous flight and obstacle avoidance, 64GB of onboard storage,
Short range of 300 ft, no controller option outside of phone screen, expensive
For those seeking a drone that can autonomously film them in almost any type of terrain, the Skydio R1 is an impressive and effective tool. For those that want a drone they can pilot and frame shots themselves, the Skydio R1 falls short and is needlessly...
Published: 2018-10-17, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
Abstract: You may remember the Skydio R1 drone from my review I did this past spring. It's the crazy drone that has 13 cameras on it that follows you non-stop like a scene from a scary movie. It's quite impressive. If you didn't see my full review, just watch this...
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: James , review by: engadget.com
True 360-degree obstacle avoidance, Intuitive easy to use app, Impressive 4K video quality, Built-in hard drive
Prohibitively priced for consumers, Moderate battery life, Not as portable as rivals
At a technological level, the R1 is truly impressive. It eschews flaky GPS or wearable trackers for smart 3D vision tracking, and it works! This is the first “true” follow-me drone that delivers obstacle avoidance from all angles at speed. This, combined...
Published: 2018-03-22, Author: DC , review by: dcrainmaker.com
There's simply no better sports tracking drone in the market today. Period. The Skydio R1 does what countless drones before it have tried to do, and failed in one manner or another. It tracks you without crashing to the ground along the way, whereby even...
