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ZeroTech DOBBY Pocket Drone

BH #ZEDB16100B • MFR #DB16-100B
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ZeroTech DOBBY Pocket Drone
Key Features
  • Compact, Folding, Take-Anywhere Design
  • 4K Video and 13MP Still Photos
  • Automatic Subject and Facial Tracking
  • Responds to Gestures and Voice Commands
Don't be fooled by this unassuming object resembling a random desktop article. DOBBY from ZEROTECH unfolds its props arms like a Swiss Army Knife, revealing it to be a pocketable mini drone with 4K video recording capability. DOBBY's not dumb either – it is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and features GPS as well as optical flow indoor navigation. A 13MP resolution camera offers multiple photo modes as well as the ability to record 4K and 1080p video. It can be controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone via Wi-Fi, with verbal commands, or even by making hand gestures.
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ZeroTech DB16-100B Overview

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Don't be fooled by this unassuming object resembling a random desktop article. DOBBY from ZEROTECH unfolds its props arms like a Swiss Army Knife, revealing it to be a pocketable mini drone with 4K video recording capability. DOBBY's not dumb either – it is powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and features GPS as well as optical flow indoor navigation. A 13MP resolution camera offers multiple photo modes as well as the ability to record 4K and 1080p video. It can be controlled from an iOS or Android smartphone via Wi-Fi, with verbal commands, or even by making hand gestures.

The ready-to-fly done features a flight battery lasting up to 9 minutes. The battery charges via USB and has Quick Charge 2.0 support.

Voice Controls
Give DOBBY voices commands and watch it take off and land
More Than a Drone – A Digital Pet
Simply pat DOBBY much like a small pet to awaken it from its slumber – it will even take off from the palm of your hand
Throw-and-Fly
Toss DOBBY in the air and let DOBBY take over from there
Qualcomm Snapdragon-Based Flight Controller
The computerized brain of the DOBBY features a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon CPU with 2GB of RAM and an Adreno 330 GPU. 16GB of EMMC memory is provided for image and data storage
Dual-Band 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Use the Do.Fun app for iOS and Android to control the DOBBY. The app also allows you to view a live image feed at up to 480p resolution.
4K Video and 13MP Still Photos
An integrated camera allows you to take selfies, record exciting action clips, and more. It features 4K and 1080p video modes and can take stills at 13MP. For video, a 3-axis image stabilizer helps counteract vibration and the effects of wind turbulence
Gesture-Based Interaction
Control DOBBY's flight path by waving your arm – it will follow the direction of your arm's movements
Subject Tracking
FOLLOW SNAP 2.0 technology allows DOBBY to follow and film moving people or objects
Face Tracing
DOBBY can use facial recognition to lock onto and track subjects
Photo Modes
In addition to single-shot, DOBBY features burst and self-timer shooting modes
One Button Flips
DOBBY will flip at the touch of a button, then return to a stable hover
GPS and Optical Flow Navigation
Take advantage of GPS outdoors to keep DOBBY locked in a fixed hover, even under windy conditions. Indoors optical flow technology means DOBBY can still navigate without the aid of GPS satellites
Create 10-Second Film
The drone's software will create a 10-second video clip for you while using its Auto Tracking feature
Built-In Tutorials
App-integrated tutorials help even begins get started flying with ease
Store and Share Photos
Photos can be synced with your smartphone. From there, you can share them with the world

ZeroTech DB16-100B Specs

Performance
Wind Resistance
Up to 17.4 mph / 28 km/h
Flight Ceiling
Absolute: 9842.5' / 3000 m (above sea level)
Using Optical Flow: 9.8' / 3 m (AGL - above ground level)
Range
Up to 328.1' / 100 m line-of-sight
Hovering Accuracy
Vertical:±0.3' / 0.1 m (with optical flow positioning)
±1.6' / 0.5 m (with GPS)
Horizontal:1' / 0.3 m (with optical flow positioning)
±0.3' / 0.1 m (with GPS)
Maximum Flight Time
9 minutes
Camera
Sensor
1/3.06" CMOS
Effective Pixels
13,000,000
Lens
FOV: 75°
Focal Length: 28 mm (35 mm Format equivalent)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focus Distance: Infinity
Resolution
Photo: 4208 x 3120
Video: 4K30, 1080p30
Photo Modes
Single shot
Timer
Burst (2 to 15 photos)
Self-Timer (3 / 5 / 10 / 20 seconds)
Image Stabilization
Digital 3-axis stabilizer
ISO
100 to 3200
Exposure Compensation
EV Range: -12, -8, -4, 0, 4, 8, 12
Recording Formats
Photo: JPG
Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (MP4 wrapper)
Video Downlink
Interface: via Wi-Fi to mobile device
Resolution: 640 x 480 at 30p; 320 x 240 at 30p
Delay: 160 ms average (depending on conditions)
Camera Angle Adjustment
-90 to +22.5° in 5 steps (manually adjustable)
Flight Control System
CPU
2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core
GPU
Adreno 330
DSP
Hexagon DSP
RAM
2 GB
Memory Clock Speed
8 MHz
Storage
16 GB
GNSS
GPS, GLONASS
Optical Flow Sensor
Optical flow / ultrasonic wave (requires >15 lux illumination)
Wi-Fi
Frequency: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Transmit Power: 19 dBm (2.4 GHz); 25 dBm (5 GHz)
Connectivity
1 x micro-USB port
System Requirements
Mobile App
Android: 4.3 and above
iOS: 8.0 and above
Battery
Chemistry
Lithium-ion polymer (LiPo)
Capacity
970 mAh / 7.37 Wh
Voltage
Nominal: 7.6 V
Maximum: 8.7 V
Operating Temperature
Charge/Discharge: 32 to 113°F / 0 to 45°C
Charger
Voltage: 9 V
Rated Power: 15 W
USB Type-C
General
Dimensions
Folded: 5.3 x 2.6 x 1.4" / 135 x 67 x 36.8 mm
Extended: 5.3 x 5.7 x 1.4" / 135 x 145 x 36.8 mm
Weight
With Battery: 7 oz / 199 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.2 x 4.1 x 3.5"

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