Robot maker · early
Zero Zero Robotics
Builds embedded-AI self-flying cameras: onboard machine vision and high-precision flight control enable palm takeoff/landing, autonomous subject tracking and preset cinematic flight paths without a controller or GPS dependence. Holds 140+ core patents including the enclosed-propeller folding design (Hover series) and the dual-rotor bi-copter propulsion of the V-Coptr Falcon. Product line spans HOVERAir X1, X1 PRO/PROMAX (8K), the waterproof AQUA, and X1 Smart, developed across Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and San Francisco offices.
Company overview
Identity and operating footprint
Robot models
Specifications remain vendor-claimed
Hover 2
- 4K self-flying drone launched November 2018; Kickstarter campaign hit its goal in one hour and raised over $1M
vendor-stated crowdfunding result
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HOVERAir AQUA
- World's first 100% waterproof self-flying camera; CES 2026 Innovation Award nominee, premiered at CES January 6-9, 2026
vendor claim at CES 2026 premiere
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HOVERAir X1
- 125-gram foldable self-flying camera priced at $349 with palm takeoff and autonomous subject tracking
vendor-stated weight and retail price as reported in press interview with founder
Claim source - Pocket-sized self-flying camera with enclosed propellers and controller-free preset flight modes
vendor-described product design
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HOVERAir X1 PRO
- Foldable ~192 g self-flying action camera with upgraded imaging and tracking, launched alongside PROMAX in 2024
vendor-stated specs at product debut
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HOVERAir X1 PROMAX
- World's first 8K flying action camera; named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025
vendor claim at launch; third-party recognition by TIME
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Hover Camera Passport
- First consumer-friendly enclosed-propeller self-flying camera, unveiled April 2016; later sold in Apple retail stores
vendor launch announcement; Apple retail placement per IEEE Spectrum
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V-Coptr Falcon
- Bi-copter drone with multi-patented dual-rotor propulsion system, launched 2019
vendor-stated design on corporate site
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Funding history
Publicly announced rounds
Series A
IDG Capital, GSR Ventures, ZhenFund, ZUIG
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Milestones and announcements
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