Since the first dedicated selfie drones were released less than a year ago, the selfie drone market has grown steadily in popularity. What was once a niche dominated mostly by smaller brands has taken a big turn with established players such as Yuneec and DJI now wanting a piece of the pie.
Yuneec is probably one of the first big name drone manufacturer to enter this market with its latest $500 Breeze drone. The Breeze weighs less than a pound and was designed to be a compact lifestyle drone with some trickle-down technology from its more advanced siblings. It features foldable propellers to make it easier to transport. The arms, however, are fixed and cannot be folded in making the Breeze less portable when compared to other lifestyle drones such as the Wingsland S6 and Dobby.
But what the Breeze lacks in portability, it makes up for in smart features and an excellent camera. It features five automated flight modes such as Selfie and Orbit for aerial selfie shots and videos and also the popular Follow Me mode which turns the Breeze into your own personal aerial stalker of sorts.
Having a set of four fast-spinning propellers flying near you can pose a safety risk so the Breeze is equipped with optical flow and infrared positioning sensors that allow it to accurately hold its position, preventing unwanted drifts which could lead to accidents.
And finally there is the 4K UHD camera that is also capable of taking 13MP stills. The camera also allows for a HD 720P live video stream to your phone so you can see what the camera is seeing.
The Breeze is controlled using the Breeze Cam app which is available for both iOS and Android. No separate radio transmitter is required. The app can also be used to share photos and videos from the Breeze to your favorite social media platform.