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Palm-sized Zano drone zips into CES 2015

Drones are big this year at the International Consumer Electronics Show, but this is one of the smallest and smartest ones we've seen.

Joshua Goldman
Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including keyboards, mice, USB-C docks and PC gaming accessories. In addition, he writes about cameras, including action cams and drones. And while he doesn't consider himself a gamer, he spends entirely too much time playing them.
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Meet the Zano drone

LAS VEGAS -- Drone makers are so plentiful at CES 2015, the show gave them their own space called the Unmanned Systems Marketplace. And that's where you'll find Lantronix and Torquing Group showcasing their aerial photography and HD video nano drone called Zano.

Fresh from its ridiculously successful Kickstarter campaign, the palm-sized quadcopter is controlled with your smartphone and can that can "avoid obstacles, hold its position and know exactly where it is in conjunction with your smart device."

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5-megapixel camera

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Front LED panel notifies and acts as a flash

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10 to 15 minutes of flight time

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Micro-USB charging

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Removable battery

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Sensors galore for stable flight

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