ZANO - Autonomous. Intelligent. Swarming. Nano Drone.

A project in Wales, UK by Torquing Group Ltd
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Autonomous, Intelligent, Developable. Meet ZANO the world's most sophisticated nano aerial photo and video capture platform.
Backers: 12074
Average Pledge Per Backer: £193

Funded: £2,334,946 of £125,000
Dates: Nov 24th -> Jan 8th (45 days)
Project By: Torquing Group Ltd
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September 4th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
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January 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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January 6th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
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Changes to original specification!

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Video update! Party, ZANO RED, CES!

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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Glow In The Dark ZANO! Merry Christmas! CES Video Update

December 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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You choose the next colour for ZANO! ZANO's Modular Camera!

December 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys! As promised please see below the link to the official poll that decides the next Limited Edition colour for ZANO!  Votes will be open until 10am on the 23rd of December. So make sure you get your vote in by clicking... (Read More)

Creating ZANO Part 3 and ZANO RED.

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, We've got a few bits and pieces in store for you all tonight! Along with the release of Creating ZANO part 3, we are also featuring a 3D rendering of ZANO RED! We are announcing your suggestions for colour/texture options on Friday, as well... (Read More)

ZANO - Video Update! And a surprise...

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, We thought in celebration of reaching our second (Thanks for the reminder Ivan!) stretch goal, we would post a video update, discussing what this stretch goal means and also to announce a surprise! Once again, Thank you all! The support for... (Read More)

Limited Edition CAMOUFLAGE ZANO is here!

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
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Thank you!! And a new reward level.

November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys, Thank you for all the support, the below video from Myself and Ivan hopefully says it all!   New Reward Level We've had a bunch of requests from backers wishing to pledge and receive two of the Early-Bird ZANO's complete with Standard... (Read More)

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November 27th - via: techcrunch.com
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MicroSD, Batteries, Carry Cases - You asked, we listened!

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys,  Well, what a 48 hours it has been! I thank you all for helping ZANO get off to a great start. I also thank you for all the feedback, it's absolutely vital in enabling us to provide you with the best ZANO experience possible.   We read... (Read More)

HD Camera, Pan/Tilt Functionality, Video capture quality

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Guys! Sincere apologies for a small oversight (Two letters in fact!) that has caused some confusion amongst our backers! I can confirm ZANO will come complete with a 5 megapixel HD video camera upon launch! Due to size and weight restrictions,... (Read More)

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