AI · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Skydio R1
The self-flying camera has arrived.
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Skydio R1 launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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DJI Spark▲367A mini drone that features all of DJI's technologies
2017 · dji.com · its alternatives →
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Lily▲865A drone with a camera that follows you. Throw it in the air.
2015 · lily.camera · its alternatives →
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This self-flying camera drone is the new selfie stick
2016 · gethover.com · its alternatives →
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Cardinal▲132The world's first autonomous surveillance drone for home
2016 · acausal.space · its alternatives →
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Android-controlled smart videography (pre-launch)
2014 · 3drobotics.com · its alternatives →
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LeveTop▲104Autonomous folding drone with 1080P stabilized camera
2018 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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An affordable smart aerial camera with a wrist controller
2016 · indiegogo.com · its alternatives →
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2015 · droners.io · its alternatives →
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DJI Air 2S▲118A $999 drone featuring a 1-inch 20MP sensor and 5.4k video
2021 · dji.com · its alternatives →
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