Social Media Giant Creates Selfie Camera That Flies Around Your Head

A social media giant has created a selfie camera—and it can fly around your head and follow you around.

Snapchat, which has millions more active daily users than Twitter, has unveiled Pixy, a miniature drone they’ve dubbed “your friendly flying camera.”

The $230 device can take-off from your hand and follow any of four preset flight paths, including floating, orbiting, and following wherever you lead.

During the launch on Thursday April 28 the American company said they first created Snapchat as a new way to use your camera for self-expression and communication.

“Today, we’re bringing it to new heights with a flying camera called Pixy.”

Described as “a pocket-sized, free-flying sidekick”, the firm says Pixy can find its way back to your hand, landing gently at the end of the flight.

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Though they designed Pixy to be a companion to Snapchat, it can be used with…