We fell in love seeing the world from a whole new perspective, and we want you to experience that same affection. Enjoy flying in HD!
This project will only be funded if at least $20,000 is pledged by .
There's no reason to pay $1000-$5,000 for an HD camera drone. We fell in love seeing the world from a whole new perspective and we want you to experience that same affection. Our drones come with a few extra features that even higher-end models can't claim:
The path to production was not an easy one. The launch of the Classic Flyer began with debunking the high-end drone high cost mystery. We found that the added payload of the gimbal (mechanical movement) for the HD camera system required a more refined motor and an expensive carbon fiber chassis (body) to lower the weight of the drones. We also found that a separate control for the camera made for terrible video footage (they are really hard to control). Flight times averaged 6 minutes with every drone we tried. To add to the list of grievances, drone companies had the nerve to charge thousands of dollars, keeping drone technology in the hands of few. Overall, there was a lot of trash in the drone industry to improve upon and we are the people to do just that.
We made our camera fixed, intentionally, and made the drone one giant rotating unit for more stable video. We replaced carbon fiber chassis with a lightweight, extra-durable composite to lower deadweight and cost of the drone. We added protective features around the base and blades to make our drone last longer than the competition. If it breaks, repairs take 2-minutes tops. We made the battery last 12 minutes, or 15 minutes without the camera. This drone is the real deal.
And that's all there is to it. Happy flying!
Our drones are a spectacle to watch. Take them out after dark and put on a light show. Everyone will be jealous.
We here at HiFly have come a long way since first coming up with the idea to create an affordable drone for the masses.
Although this relatively new flying technology has captured nearly every person’s inner child-like curiosity, the Drone market has become overtly expensive, and unfortunately rejects the majority of drone lovers.
We thought that was simply ridiculous. If someone wants to buy a reliable drone without breaking the bank, there should be a way to do it. At HiFly, we knew that there was room to improve the drone market and help bring drones into everyone’s household. By providing drones to the masses, our love for technology and innovation can flourish and grow to new heights.
With these strong beliefs in place, and an absolute commitment to helping every person get their hands on reliable drones, we have spent countless days prototyping, testing, and ensuring that HiFly’s drone can be your first drone.
Creating and delivering a great product comes with its own expected challenges. We realize this… that is why we’ve been preparing. We have been speaking with our manufacturers for the past couple of months, and everything is running smoothly. We’ve established a very successful and reliable relationship with our manufacturers and we are confident in their abilities. However, we are slightly worried about manufacturing capacity due to the expected number of orders.
That being said, if delays do occur, whether in manufacturing or in some other area, we will be upfront and forthright with our current progress, and keep all of our wonderful backers on Kickstarter informed. Don’t worry, all orders will be fulfilled.
In all, we here at HiFly understand that launching a new product may come with a bump or two in the road. But we have worked hard to ensure that if any challenge arises at all, it is handled quickly and efficiently. We want HiFly to be a name spoken in every household. We know this dream takes time and trust, therefore there is no better way to start the process than by fulfilling all of our promises, and hopefully exceeding your expectations.
Learn about accountability on KickstarterThe video records in MPEG-4 format with AAC and H.264 codecs. The frame rate is 30 frames per second (fps) with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution. Also included is a Microphone with two channel audio. The photos are rendered in JPEG format with a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.
Yes, there are third parties that make snap-on cameras that feature different resolutions, filters and effects. We are not affiliated with them but our products are compatible.
Yes, one comes with every drone.
The controller has a built-in battery level indicator so that you can monitor how much flight time you have left. A warning light and beep and programmed to go off when there are 30 seconds left of flight time.
Lucky for you, we send a repair kit with every drone purchase. The repair kit includes four spare blades and replacement tools. Free of charge.
Each HiFly comes with pre-assembled landing gear and snap-on blade protectors.