The new and improved Skydio 2+ is tantalisingly close to being the ideal drone

Some want to capture grandiose cinematic works, while others prefer to see fast-paced action.

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Greater battery capacity and two pop-up antennas

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These two problems are more fully addressed by the Skydio 2+ hardware update.

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The two hardware updates are tiny but helpful, and Skydio is now only selling the 2+.

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4K video may be captured with the 1/2.3 inch sensor at 60 frames per second.

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The Skydio 2 series employs six onboard navigation cameras to create a real-time 3D model of its surroundings rather than searching for obstacles to avoid.

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Then, it makes use of this knowledge and some AI skills to find its way through environments that are difficult for other drones to manoeuvre through.

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