From miniature drones equipped with high-tech cameras to gadgets that can keep track of the contents of a fridge, the CES 2017 photography innovations covered a wide range of new technology.
Some of the biggest photography advancements at CES 2017 were related to drones. For instance, the Hobbico C-Me is a mini quadcopter that makes it possible for users to take hands-free selfies without the need to transport a large drone. For those looking for a more heavy-duty option, the Yi Erida drone is able to capture 4K footage from an altitude of up to 6,000-meters.
Beyond drones, other CES 2017 photography innovations include unorthodox cameras. Instead of traditional point-and-shoot devices, consumers can now get their hands on HD cameras that print instant photos, thermal cameras that detect heat and moisture and refrigerator cameras that can keep track of food.
Top 10 Photography Innovations at CES 2017

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HD Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Pop Instant Camera Offered Enhanced Capabilities at CES 2017

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Speedy Lightweight Drones
The Yi Erida Drone Unveiled a Carbon Fiber Design at CES 2017
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Photography-Grade Smartphone Cases
The ExoLens Case with Optics by ZEISS is Debuting at CES 2017
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High Definition Dashboard Cameras
Three New Car and Driver Dashboard Cams are Debuting at CES 2017
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Advanced Photographer Smartphones
The ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom Made Waves at CES 2017
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Camera-Carrying Miniature Quadcopters
The 'Hobbico C-Me' Drone Made Its Debut at CES 2017
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Smartphone-Connected Camera Enhancers
Johan Godfroid's Operational System is a Part of CES 2017
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Heat-Mapping Cameras
The FLIR C3 Rugged Thermal Camera was Unveiled at CES 2017
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Ultra HD Action Cameras
The LeEco Liveman C1 4K Action Camera was Announced at CES 2017
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Intelligent Fridge Cameras
The FridgeCam is on Display at CES 2017
Related Ideas
Dedicated Content Creator Cameras
The Conceptual 'InstaPocket' Supports Social Media Users
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Tactile Photography Phone Attachments
The Leica LUX Grip is Designed to Enhance Smartphone Tech
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
Hybrid Creativity Instant Cameras
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Prints Photos and More
Portable GenAI Projectors
Samsung Freestyle AI+ is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Winner
Interactive Beauty Mirrors
The Samsung MICRO LED Beauty Mirror Debuted at CES 2025
Projected Kitchen Displays
Samsung HoloDisplay is a CES 2025 Best of Innovation Smart Home Winner
Pro-Grade Photography Smartphones
The Vivo X200 Ultra Works with the Optional Photographer Kit
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
AI-Powered Movie Cameras
The CMR-M1 Transforms Footage into Fantastical Content
Connected Luxurious Home Appliances
LG Expands Its Ultra-Premium LG SIGNATURE Lineup at CES 2025
Miniature Spatial Cameras
The Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive Camera Features Two Lenses
AI-Driven Robotics Technology
RoboSense is Breaking Ground in the Robotics Sector
Advanced AI-Enabled Action Cams
The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Features a Pro Imaging Chip and More
AI-Enabled Smartphone Gimbals
Insta360 Debuts the Flow 2 Pro Equipped with AI Frame Tracking
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
Diminutive High-Power Projectors
The LG CineBeam S Will Show Off an Efficient Form at CES 2025
Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors
The L’Oréal Mood Mirror is a CES 2025 Beauty-Tech Innovation
AI-Powered Gimbals
The iSteady M7 Represents the Future of AI-Powered Mobile Filmmaking
UHD Home Security Cameras
The Reolink Duo 3 PoE Will Show Off an Industry-First at CES 2024
Immersive FPV Drone Models
The DJI Avata 2 Drone Works with the Goggles 3 and the DJI RC Motion 3
Mixed-Reality Makeup Studios
Kosé Corporation Debuted a Beauty-Tech Innovation at CES 2025
AI-Powered Photography Studios
Nextech3D.AI Secures Marmi Stone as Its First Customer
High-Performance Content Creator Cameras
The Canon EOS R50 V Has a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Precision Triple-Laser Projectors
The Hisense L9Q Will Be at CES 2025 with Advanced Capabilities
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
5g-Enabled Retail Showcases
Singtel is Surpassing Consumer Expectations with 5G Retail
AI Concept Vehicles
LG Debuted Its Lifestyle Solution for Mobility at CES 2025
Self-Stabilizing Photography Drones
The HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Camera Weighs Just 125-Grams
Creative Vlog-Specific Cameras
The Sony ZV-1 II Ambitiously is Equipped with Multiple Features
AI-Powered IoT Technology
Hikvision Showcased Its AIoT Advancements and Underscored Collaboration
AI-Enabled Smart Glasses Demonstrations
Vuzix® Will Lead Interactive Demonstrations at CES 2024
Modular Multifunctional Smartphone Gimbals
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro Supports Handsfree Shooting
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments
Belkin Presents the Stage PowerGrip During CES 2025
Autonomous Earthwork Machines
At CES 2025, John Deere Unveiled Autonomous Machines & Tech
AI Interior Decorators
HOMEE AI Unveiled a World-First AI Interior Designer at CES 2024
Eco-Friendly AI Cameras
Logitech Launches an AI-Powered Sustainable Camera for Meetings
Infrared Light Hair Dryers
L'Oréal Groupe Unveiled AirLight Pro at CES 2024
AI Autofocus Mirrorless Cameras
The Sony A1 II Has a 50.1MP Full-Frame Sensor
Fully Transparent OLED Screens
Veeo Announced Three New OLED Displays at CES 2024
Content Creator Camera Kits
The GoPro HERO13 Black Creator Edition Comes as Part of a Kit
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
AI-Powered PTZR Cameras
The OBSBOT Tail 2 Works Seamlessly for Live Productions
Remote Pet Care Systems
The RCA Smart Pet Feeder Takes Care of Furry Friends at CES 2024
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
AI-Powered TV Cookbooks
Samsung Food Enhances Culinary Possibilities Directly Through Your TV
Compact Sports-Ready Cameras
GoPro Has Introduced Updates to Its Compact HERO Action Camera
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
Upgraded Compact Cameras
Panasonic's New 'ZS99' Revitalizes Point-And-Shoot Photography
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
Field-Ready Ultra-Zoom Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix P1100 Offers 125x Optical Super-Telephoto Zoom
Retina-Level VR Headsets
Pimax's Crystal Super Debuted at CES as an Industry-First
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts
The Xiaomi Modular Optical System Has a Detachable Lens
AI Recipe Assistant Fridges
Hisense's Jumbo Side-by-Side Refrigerator is Set to Debut at CES 2025
Lightweight Compact Drones
The New DJI Neo Drone Captures Everyday Moments
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Temperature-Resistant Delivery Drones
DJI's 'FlyCart 30' Offers Reliable Aerial Package Deliveries
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Micro 4K Video Cameras
Insta360 Debuts a New Miniature 4K Camera Complete with Find My Technology
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Chromatic E-Ink Picture Frames
The Reflection Frame from Creative Design Worx is Customizable
5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras
The Nokia 360 Camera Can Livestream 8K Video and More
Tech-Centric Beverage Partnerships
Leisure Hydration Has Presence at CES 2025 Through Ring
Award-Winning Self-Washing Cleaning Solutions
The YEEDI S14 Plus Was Recognized at CES
Roving Projector-Paired Robots
The 2024 Samsung Ballie Keeps an Eye on the Home at CES 2024
Modular Self-Flying Drones
The HoverAir X1 Pro and Promax can Fold for Easy Travel
Smart Moveable Robot Cameras
Enabot Launches the All-New EBO Air 2 in Multiple Colorways
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Budget-Minded Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The Leica D-Lux 8 Has an Interface Inspired by its Q Line
Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves
This Samsung Bespoke Slide-In Induction Range is Advanced
Lightweight Content Creator Cameras
Panasonic's LUMIX S9 is Compact and Convenient
Long-Range Wi-Fi Security
Adobe's Edge Camera Can Cover Up To a Mile
AI-Enhanced Ovens
Signature Kitchen Suite’s Transitional Series Ovens Integrate AI Camera Tech
Foldable Camera Drone Units
DJI Unveils the Flip for Fully Foldable, Compact Capturing
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Curvaceous eSports PC Peripherals
The Latest Acer Predator Monitors Will Be at CES 2024
AI Travel Photography
Epic AI Travel Photos Creates Stunning Photos of Popular Destinations
AI-Powered Security Cameras
The U-tec U Home Ulticam Cameras Recognize People, Pets and More
Robotics-Driven Industrial Challenges Solutions
FLAIR is Making Its Debut at CES 2025
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
AI Photography Robots
GENCY PB Automates Over 90% of the Commercial Photography Process
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
AI-Enabled DIY Technology
LOKLiK Emphasizes the Potential of DIY Intelligence at CES 2025
Daily Living-Enhancing AI Products
Changhong Aims to Enhance Daily Living with These Gadgets
Video-Focused Integrated Cooling Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V1 Captures 4K Videos and More
Vlog-Friendly Compact Cameras
Sony Introduces the ZV-E10 II Camera with New Upgrades
Forward-Thinking Tech Products
FOSSiBOT Debuts Its Energy Storage & Rugged Smartphone Technology
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Innovative Audio Products
OneOdio and OpenRock Debut Two Flagship Products at CES 2025
360°-Degree Action Cameras
Insta360 Launches the Flagship X5 Camera in the Philippines
Fast-Focus Medium-Format Camera Systems
The Hasselblad 907X & CFV 100C System is Advanced
Customizable Digital Cockpit Line-Ups
ART Showcases Tech for Automotive, Motorcycle, & Agriculture
Nature-Inspired Tech Booths
SUMSEI is Said to Unveil a Distinctive Booth at CES 2024
AI-Powered Appliance Cooling Technologies
Samsung AI Hybrid Cooling Technology Will Be at CES 2025
Elevated Audio Product Lines
HAVIT Showcases Innovative Audio Technologies at CES 2025
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Remixed Stealthy Camera Concepts
Wencheng Zhang Creates the Leica M Reimagined Concept
AI-Powered Lifestyle Photography
Nextech3D.AI Introduces New Features for its Ecommerce AI Studio
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
LTE-Connected Dash Cams
The 70mai Dash Cam 4K Omni Has the Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
WiFi-Less Voice-Activated Appliances
JEM Brands Debuted AIWA INTELLIGENCE at CES 2024
8K 360-Degree Action Cams
The Insta360 X4 Offers Improved Battery Life and Water Resistance
Camera Gear Product Displays
GoPro Has Announced a Significant Retail Expansion at Best Buy
Advanced Smart Office Solutions
CZUR Showcases Meeting Projectors, Scanners, and More at CES 2025
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Skin Tone-Matching Photography Technologies
TECNO's Latest Imaging Technology is Inclusive
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Dual-Lens Security Cameras
IMILAB Boasts the Household-Focused C30 Dual Surveillance Camera
Accessory-Focused Action Cameras
GoPro Launches its HERO13 Black with a Variety of Accessories
Cross-Border Startup Pitching Competitions
Seoul Seeks to Ignite Global Startup Collaboration
AI-Powered Video Conference Cameras
Insta360 Connect Eliminates Hybrid Meeting Challenges
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
Canon Confirms the Launch of the Premium EOS R1 Camera
Mirrorless 60-Megapixel Cameras
Leica Introduces the SL3 Camera with 8K Video Quality
Large-Scale Drone Lightshows
Abu Dhabi will Host a Culturally Driven Show to Boost Tourism
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
AI-Powered PTZ Webcams
The OBSBOT Tiny SE is Feature-Rich and Cost-Effective at $99
AI-Powered Security Systems
Ulticam Unveils Three New Camera Units with AI Capabilities
Affordable Spatial Camera Lenses
Canon Introduces its Small RF-S7.8mm F4 STM Dual Lens
Ultra-Lightweight Photography Lenses
The Panasonic LUMIX S-E100 Has a Compact Design at CES 2024
Highly Advanced Camera Designs
XIMEA Pushes the Boundaries of Imaging Technology with the MX2457
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests