In a new step that will make documenting happy moments extremely easy, you can now use a "drone," which is an AI-powered unmanned aerial vehicle that follows you and takes pictures instead of using a selfie stick. It is very simple; all you have to do is launch the "HOVERAir X1" from your palm, and it will handle the task for you, as it can record clips of you from 50 feet in the air or follow you at speeds of 15 miles per hour, according to the British newspaper "Daily Mail."
The lightweight device uses artificial intelligence to continuously focus on you and can be directed wherever you go with simple arm movements. Despite its amazing capabilities, this device may not suit budget travelers, as the basic package costs £419, which is over $500, compared to around £10 ($12) for a humble selfie stick.
The device was showcased at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which is known for revealing future technology trends that are about to spread worldwide. In recent years, selfie sticks have caused problems in some countries, as sporting events, museums, and amusement parks, from Wimbledon to the National Gallery, have prohibited their use, claiming that their metal poles obstruct vision.
With this new innovation, people will have to deal with the loud buzzing of a swarm of unmanned aerial selfie drones, instead of facing visibility issues from metal sticks. Unlike the selfie stick, the HoverAir X1, which weighs 4 ounces (125 grams) and can be used indoors or outdoors, operates completely hands-free, does not require a remote control or app, but instead relies on a "gesture control" feature that allows it to follow you by waving your arms.
All you need to do is turn on the drone, place it on your palm while directing the camera, and after pressing the launch button, the device takes three seconds to identify the people it needs to focus on before taking off into the air.
