The Lily Camera was a waterproof throw-and-shoot autonomous selfie quadcopter announced 2015 via preorder. Lily Robotics failed to ship and shut down/refunded customers in early 2017.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Price | ~$499-999 (preorder) |
| Subtype | Throw-and-shoot selfie camera drone |
| Role | Consumer autonomous selfie drone |
| Classification | Consumer camera drone |
| Mission | aerial selfie photography, videography |
| Datalink | GPS tracking puck / Wi-Fi |
| MTOW (kg) | 1.3 |
| Operators | Consumer (preorders only) |
| Frame type | Quadcopter |
| Propulsion | Electric (4 brushless motors) |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Commercial/civil |
| Launch method | hand-throw |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous follow-me |
| Endurance (min) | 20 |
| Recovery method | hand-catch / landing |
| Max speed (km/h) | 40 |
| Standard sensors | 1080p/4K camera, GPS, tracking device |
| Production status | Cancelled / company folded (2017) |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Consumer / recreational, Photography / film |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Very close range (<5 km, <1 hr) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – nano/micro (<0.01 m²), RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Low (<50 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Nuisance / negligent (airspace incursion) |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |