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HoverAir Versa reaches retail with optional drone kit

The handheld gimbal camera costs $539, while the Flight Kit needed for drone use adds $149.

By Mei Ling Tan

Illustration of a handheld gimbal camera beside a drone attachment
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HoverAir has opened regular sales of its Versa handheld gimbal camera through its official website following a crowdfunding campaign. The device costs $539, but using it as a drone requires the separate $149 Flight Kit. The combined package is priced at $688.

First introduced in July 2026, the Versa combines handheld filming with an optional flight mode. Battery life is listed at up to 180 minutes, falling to around 14 minutes when flying. The device also includes built-in AI object tracking.

HoverAir says the camera uses a 1/1.3-inch sensor offering 12MP resolution, 17.5 stops of dynamic range and 2x lossless zoom. It pairs the camera with a 3-axis gimbal for stabilization. Video recording reaches 4K 60FPS, with support for 10-bit H-Log.

The Versa has 64GB of onboard storage and accepts microSD cards for additional capacity. Other accessories available for the camera include an ND filter, a multi-purpose tripod and a black mist filter.

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