The advent of the PlexiDrone Camera, though, essentially a flying camera, could represent a great ethnographic tool for us researchers. It is piloted with an iOS or Android mobile device, and the GPS Follow Me function appeals to action sports enthusiasts, providing a consistent birdseye view of their pursuit. If you are lucky to have multiple devices, you can activate the Swarm feature, which allows you to control all the devices with one smartphone.
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Researchers have become familiar with lifelogging cameras, such as the Autographer and the Narrative Clip, which allow people to keep a record of their lives by taking photos at predetermined periods.
Darren Till
Research Consultant, Discovery
This article was first published in InBrief magazine, December 2014
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Darren Till
Darren has over four years' experience in the market research industry. He takes an active interest in all things tech-related, keeping abreast of the latest trends in the industry, and monitoring any potential applications to research. He is also a keen blogger, taking charge of Discovery's 'Not the blog' microsite.
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