Autonomous drone impresses at world show

A Chinese firm has wowed the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas with its Hover Camera drone. The paperback-sized gadget flips open to follow the user around using facial recognition technology

Take control: Phone App lets user fly drone

Three flight modes: “Classic”, “Joystick” and “Motion”

Video: See everything in real time

Battery: Allows 10min hover (no wind)

Propellers (x4)

USB 3.0 port

Power button

LED light

Face and body tracking: Recognises user and follows them around

Size folded: 182x132x33mm

Weight: 242g (with battery)

Speed: 28km/h (17mph)

Ceiling: 2,000m (6,500ft)

Control range: 20m (65ft)

Ease of use: Advanced artificial intelligence lets drone be flown immediately

Grab and go: Enclosed carbon fibre cage lets user grab hold of it mid-air

Cost: $599

Available: Now

Sources: Zero Zero Robotics, CES, wire agencies

Pictures: Zero Zero Robotics