Skydio R1 review: a mesmerizing, super-expensive self-flying drone

Skydio R1 review: a mesmerizing, super-expensive self-flying drone

What makes the $2,499 Skydio R1 special is that it doesn’t need a pilot - it flies itself. The drone uses 12 of its 13 on-board cameras to rapidly map the environment around it, sensing obstacles and people as it quickly plans and readjusts its flight paths. You can just launch the thing and go for a walk.
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