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HoverAir Versa Combines Pocket Gimbal and Palm-Launched Drone

The compact camera converts into a palm-launched autonomous flyer that favors portability over onboard obstacle-avoidance sensors.

Overview

  • HoverAir moved the Versa from crowdfunding to retail on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, listing sales and preorders in Europe, the UK, Canada and Australia while its product pages say the device is not for sale in the United States.
  • As a handheld device the Versa weighs 163 grams, uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor, records 4K at 60 fps and 12-megapixel stills, and supports up to about 180 minutes of handheld recording at 4K30.
  • With the snap-on Flight Kit the package weighs 230 grams, offers roughly 14 minutes of flight per battery, and includes 11 autonomous flight modes with a Follow top speed of about 36 km/h.
  • HoverAir explicitly omitted obstacle-avoidance sensors, saying the Versa cannot sense or steer around obstacles and recommending use in clear open areas and the company’s Shadow Track mode as a safety workaround.
  • HoverAir positions the Versa for solo creators who want one device for first- and third-person shots, a choice that prioritizes compactness over flight time and sensing and that leaves dedicated flyers using the older X1 line.