HoverAir Aqua Drone Is the World's First Waterborne Flying Camera

HoverAir Aqua Drone Is the World's First Waterborne Flying Camera

HoverAir is best known for its self-flying drones, like the 8K-capable X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max models launched last year. However, the company is now taking its drones from the air to the waves with the upcoming HoverAir Aqua, "the world's first water-born flying camera."

The HoverAir Aqua is world's first drone that can land on water – but that's not the most impressive part!

Here's something the others can't do... a drone that is 100% waterproof and can land and take off on water? The HoverAir Aqua is a real first – but can it pull it off?

I mistook HoverAir's waterproof drone for a pair of flying thongs

When I first saw a picture of the new HoverAir Aqua drone, I thought a pair of bright orange thongs was suspended in midair. Nope, it was a waterproof drone instead. Tricked by its rubberised appearance and rounded shape, I wondered why the model depicted in a promotional photo had flung beach footwear into the air. In reality, the HoverAir Aqua is a mini drone designed specifically to be dunked in water. It’s a small sub-250g device equipped wi…