WiFi module enables photo & video capture nano platform

By utilising the Lantronix xPico WiFi module, the platform provides secure and direct connectivity to both iOS and Android devices. This enables users to either direct ZANO or set the intelligent nano drone to automatically follow them and capture photos from a fixed distance. The platform features a multitude of sensors, which allow it to avoid obstacles, hold its position and know exactly where it is in conjunction with a smart handheld device. 

The ZANO nano drone was introduced by Torquing Group and Lantronix at the Digital Experience media event on 5th January 2015, and is currently being exhibited at the 2015 International CES, which opened on 6th January in Las Vegas, and closes today. The companies are located at booth 25621 in LVCC, South Hall 2.

“With its small form factor, advanced security and connectivity features, Lantronix’s xPico WiFi module was a suitable solution for ZANO,” said Reece Crowther, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Torquing. “The Lantronix xPico WiFi was easy to deploy and provided a significant piece of the equation, enabling us to get our intelligent, compact consumer photography drone off the ground and flying.”

“The growth of personal drones is flying high with consumers as more and more people use these unmanned flying machines for a wide variety of purposes,” said Kurt Busch, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lantronix. “Drones such as ZANO are examples of applications of the convergence of IoT and mobility, for which Lantronix’s solutions are suitable. We’re thrilled to play an enabling role and congratulate Torquing Group on creating a sophisticated nano drone, designed to be easily piloted by consumers. ZANO is innovation at its best, and is a great illustration of how technology vision can become reality.”

The Torquing Group plans to begin general production of the ZANO drone in Q2 2015.