Zero Zero Robotics

Zero Zero Robotics (零零科技) is a Chinese flying-camera startup founded in 2014 by Mengqiu Wang and Tong Zhang, both Stanford graduates . The company spent a decade developing what it calls "flying action cameras" — ultra-light, palm-launched drones that use visual algorithms for autonomous hovering, face recognition, and hands-free follow shots, filling a gap between traditional drones and selfie tools .

Its HOVERAir X1 series and the upgraded X1 PRO line target outdoor and sports scenarios, with features like 42 km/h smart tracking and water takeoff/landing capability . The company has positioned itself as a direct competitor to DJI in the consumer drone market, deliberately pursuing a "close combat" strategy to become the market's number-two player behind the dominant giant . Early backing came from ZhenFund, which made an angel investment in 2015 and later participated in the A round , while FreeS Fund also appears in its investor roster .