Unless you've been hanging out on a desert island the last couple years, you know that "drone" cameras are all the rage. Everyone wants to get great photos and video of their vessel and crew underway – especially under full sail – or an aerial shot of just the two of you on that perfect remote beach, or anchored in that spectacular cove. 

The catch: You would either need to find another boater to run the camera, or you would need to learn to control a drone-copter with the camera pointing the right way (and guess who's holding a joystick in each of the shots).

Until now (or soon). Meet Lily – the first "throw-and-shoot" camera.

According to the website and the video above, there's no setup required – just turn it on and throw it in the air and it will follow you, or stay ahead of you, or circle you, depending on which setting you choose – and the camera will always be pointed at you (you tuck the tracking device in your pocket or in a waterproof wrist case). The built-in LI battery gives it 20 minutes of flight time on a 2-hour charge. Lily is also waterproof.

"It lets anyone create cinematic footage previously reserved for professional filmmakers. Lily is waterproof, ultra-portable, and shoots stunning HD pictures and videos," according to the company.

The price is pretty cool too – only $699 plus shipping. But you'll need to be patient, since the company is currently taking only pre-orders that will ship in May 2016 (and they charge you right away).

I can't vouch for the product or the company, but if it works like in this video, I think they've got a winner. 

Visit the Lily website for more info or to pre-order.

Thanks, Captain Bull Dog, for sending me the info!