HoverAir Aqua Launches in 50 Countries at £1,129, Excluding US Over Regulatory Hurdles
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Updated · T3 · May 28
HoverAir Aqua Launches in 50 Countries at £1,129, Excluding US Over Regulatory Hurdles
6 articles · Updated · T3 · May 28
HoverAir’s Aqua has gone on sale in more than 50 countries after crowdfunding, marking the commercial debut of a waterproof self-flying drone built for watersports.
IP67 sealing lets the sub-250g drone take off from water, land on it, float after a crash and relaunch—capabilities HoverAir says open filming uses beyond typical consumer drones.
4K video at up to 100 fps, a 1/1.28-inch CMOS sensor, subject tracking up to 55 km/h and Level 7 wind resistance position Aqua as a hands-free camera for kayaking, wakeboarding and kitesurfing.
A new Lighthouse wearable controller adds a 'Virtual Tether' mode, while hydrophobic lens coating, anti-fog features and corrosion-resistant materials are aimed at marine conditions.
US buyers are excluded for now because of 'administrative and regulatory complexities'; pricing starts at £1,129 for the Standard Combo and £1,299 for the Fly More Combo, both 20% below list.
With reported tracking flaws, can this pricey waterproof drone truly keep up with extreme watersports?
What specific US regulations are blocking this unique waterproof drone from the American market?