Californian drone start - up Skydio has enabled sky Watch wearers to assist amateur film - makers with the development of a WatchOS app . It allows users to pilot Skydio 's R1 camera drone , film a subject and parachute to the ground . Skydio said any Apple Watch devices support the drone but Series 2 or later devices would yield the best results . The $ 1,999 R1 camera drone will also be available to buy in select Apple stores .
Californian drone start-up Skydio has enabled Apple Watch wearers to become amateur film-makers with the development of a WatchOS app. It allows users to pilot Skydio's R1 camera drone, film a subject and return to the ground. Skydio said any Apple Watch will support the app but Series 2 or later devices would yield the best results. The $1,999 R1 camera drone will also be available to buy in select Apple stores.