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Zero Zero Robotics

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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.

HeadquartersBeijing, CN
Founded2014
Consumer funding$80M
TeamNot listed
Deployments0
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentConsumer
Stage~$80M raised to date (IEEE Spectrum, Jul 2024); Series C in progress per company
FoundersMeng Qiu Wang (Co-founder & CEO), Tony Zhang (Co-founder)
Regions servedNorth America, Europe, Asia
Countries deployedNot listed
Service footprintNot listed
Last reviewed2026-07-21
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

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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

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  • 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

Investors on recordIDG CapitalGSR VenturesZhenFundZUIG
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2026-01-06Premiered HOVERAir AQUA, the first fully waterproof self-flying camera, at CES 2026 alongside X1/PRO/PROMAX lineupZero Zero Robotics (HOVERAir)
2024-07-31IEEE Spectrum reports several hundred thousand HOVERAir X1 units sold since shipping began in 2023IEEE Spectrum
2023-08-29Launched direct sales of HOVERAir X1 after Indiegogo campaign raised $1.7M from 5,000+ backersPR Newswire
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