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Having created a splash at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chinese makers of drones for civilian use are entering a critical phase in their evolution, and technology, scale and ecosystem are the new buzzwords

FLYPRO Aerospace Tech Co Ltd, a Shenzhen-based drone maker, made its Consumer Electronics Show debut in Las Vegas this year from Jan 6 to 9, and immediately sparked chatter about the entire Chinese drone industry.

At the CES, FLYPRO launched its latest product XEagle, designed for sports enthusiasts, which can be controlled by voice and linked to a smartwatch. The product received positive reviews.