Snapchat owner Snap is rumoured to be building its own drone, as it seeks new sources of revenue ahead of its initial public offering (IPO).
According to The New York Times , which cited three people briefed on the project, the Snapchat drone would allow users of the popular selfie-sharing app to take photographs of themselves from the air.
This is not a new concept – plenty of companies have developed their own selfie drones – but it could give Snapchat a way to differentiate itself from other social networks such as Facebook, which are continuously copying its products.
Snap was reportedly in talks with Lily Robotics last year about a possible deal. The company makes a camera drone that flies itself, and follows the user around thanks to a GPS tracking device worn on their wrist.
A deal was never made, but this is…