Chinese tech giant launches its own drone with 4K support

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May 27, 2016 4:49 PM

The 4K version of the drone retails for about $460, while the 1080p model will start at $380.

Xiaomi Mi drone

As announced in an earlier post, Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, has launched its Mi drone yesterday.

Xiaomi's Mi drone is a quadcopter with three-axis gimbal, 4K camera, and a remote control that uses an Mi smartphone as its viewfinder.

According to Innovation Village, the 4K version of the drone retails for about $460, while the 1080p model will start at $380.

Check out the spec sheet for the drone below:

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

Watch the video of the unboxing of the new Xiaomi drone by Xiaomi exec Hugo Barra below:

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