Zano and other selfie taking Micro-Drones

2014, Year of the Drones?

Some say 2014 was the year of the drones. However I’m thinking 2015 might have some surprises. They’re called: Micro-Drones. With technology getting smaller and cheaper, such as GPS-modules, IMU’s and batteries it’s possible to design and produce drones that will fit in your hand. The drones in this article will be available in 2015. They have the following thing in common: the Follow me function. These flying cameras can film and follow you. So now you can take your aerial selfies. (Yes…. #dronefie exists…)

Zano: the selfie taking drone

Launched in a Kickstarter their makers state: “The most sophisticated nano drone”. It sure looks like a must-have. Some specs:
Size: 6.5 x 6.5 cm
Flight time: 10 – 15 mins
Camera: 5MP HD video
Price: £ 139 / $265 (Early Bird)
Website: FlyZano

The Pocket Drone

Also started as a Kickstarter project this fold-able nano drone can carry a GoPro camera. Some specs:
Size: 15 cm
Flight time: 20 mins
Camera: GoPro
Price: $599
Website: The Pocket Drone

Hexo+

As a bigger brother to the former two I’d stil like to mention this GoPro carrying Aerial Selfie maker.
Size: 62 x 52 x 12 cm
Flight time: 15 mins
Camera: GoPw
Price: $999
Website: Hexo+