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Nixie

Nixie Labs (Team Nixie) · USA

A prototype wrist-worn camera quadcopter that unfolds, flies pre-programmed selfie/video patterns, then returns to the user. Won Intel's 2014 Make It Wearable Challenge ($500k); used an Intel Edison chip. Company ceased operations in 2017.

CountryUSA
SubcategoryMultirotor
SubtypeWearable selfie quadcopter
RoleWearable selfie/photography drone
ClassificationConsumer wearable drone (prototype)
Missionphotography, selfie/video
DatalinkWi-Fi / smartphone sync
MTOW (kg)0.045
Frame typeQuadcopter
PropulsionElectric (4 rotors)
Combat-provenNo
Export statusNever mass-produced
Launch methodhand/wrist launch
Autonomy levelPre-programmed autonomous flight modes
Recovery methodhand catch / return to user
Year introduced2014
Standard sensorsHD camera
Production statusPrototype only (company defunct 2017)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.