The HOVERAir Aqua is the world’s first self-flying drone designed for water. You can capture dramatic perspectives that are otherwise impossible even with the best drones with cameras, as the HOVERAir Aqua is not only 100% waterproof but also able to lock on and follow fast-moving action.
HOVERAir Aqua at a glance:
- Price: from $1,299 / £1,129
- 1/1.28 CMOS sensor
- 4K 100fps video
- Level 7 wind resistance
- Weight: 250g
- Max speed: 55km/h
- IP67
Equipped with a 1/1.28 CMOS sensor with a hydrophobic lens which tackles lens fog, this Red Dot Design Award winning device is made for a water-based environment, with a lightweight 250g, plastic body that’s very buoyant and can withstand corrosion from salt water.
Watersport lovers can focus on the moment and enjoy their time with completely hands-free capture. The small controller can be worn using a rubber arm band while the self-flying option, combined with 10+ intelligent flying modes, works with various watersports. Slowing down to follow you as you paddle down a river or keep up while you surf through a wave. As it is able to land on water, float and take off again, you don’t need to worry about battery changes either.
It has a level 7 wind resistance, which you’ll definitely need when shooting above the sea. Also supported by a SmoothCapture Stabilisation system and precision tracking based on RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology and CV (Computer Vision), which uses AI to aid obstacle avoidance and subject tracking. You can record up to 4K video at up to 100 fps, so you can slow down an epic jump or splashing water, too.
You can find the HOVERAir AQUA globally at select retailers starting form $1,299 / £1,129 for the Standard Combo for, $1,499 / £1,219 for the Basic Combo and the $1,699 / £1,299 for the Fly More Combo.
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