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HoverAir Unveils Aqua as First Fully Waterproof Watersports Drone

Promising wave-resistant performance with autonomous tracking, the under-250g Aqua opens a new chapter in watersports drone imaging

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The shots you'd never try to get while surfing, unless you also like snorkeling to retrieve your trashed and drowned drone

Overview

  • The Aqua is fully waterproof and can take off from and land on water while withstanding repeated wave impacts and brief submersions.
  • It features a 1/1.3-inch CMOS camera capable of shooting 4K video at up to 100 fps for high-speed, ultra-smooth footage.
  • Built-in autonomous flight software automatically follows subjects at speeds up to 34 mph and endures winds up to 38 mph.
  • Weighing under 250 grams, the drone avoids FAA registration requirements for recreational pilots in the United States.
  • Zero Zero Robotics confirmed the Aqua’s core specs during August press briefings, with pricing and release date still to be announced.