Being able to travel through rugged terrain with a tiny drone that flies itself is a game changer for anyone looking to capture compelling footage. You don't need your buddy to schlep their five-pound drone around, then go hide somewhere to fly it while you're shredding. Given that the tech is still in its infancy, I'm excited to see what happens next.

With powerful wind resistance, a top speed of 34mph and a wide range of self-flying subject tracking flight modes, it's built to capture watersports like kayaking, paddle boarding and wake surfing. It's also under 249g in weight, making it subject to few restrictions in the UK and not required for FAA registration in the US.

The new HoverAir Aqua has an IP67 rating and is designed to float, take-off, and land on water instead of an outstretched hand. It will potentially be an easier way to film activities on the water like kayaking while your hands are occupied with a paddle.

The HoverAir Aqua is an appropriately named drone because it is designed to conquer water. It floats on it, but it can also thrive in it. The HoverAir Aqua was developed for people who are involved in watersports who didn't have a flying camera that could follow them safely without worrying about water damage.

These specs place Aqua at the crossroads of drones and action cameras, blending the best of both categories into a product designed for water sports, adventure content, and casual creators who don’t want to compromise between convenience and capability.

Hover Air Aqua redefined what drones can do by making them genuinely waterproof—not just splash-resistant like your phone after a “protective” case. This autonomous camera drone floats on water, rights itself when flipped, and captures 4K footage at 100fps, whether it’s swimming or soaring. Using lighthouse tracking technology, it follows subjects with precision that would make a border collie jealous. Anyone who’s lost a drone to an unexpected gust of wind over water knows the appeal.

HoverAir Aqua has the capability to take off from water. It’s light enough to ride the waves and powerful enough to launch off the surf. Even better, the device will automatically flip the right way up if it suddenly capsizes before takeoff.

To help those looking to live fully in the moment, specifically when they’re on the water, the HOVERAir AQUA aims to be your personal nautical cameraman.Yet, there are still boundaries to break, and this new AQUA aims to be the first fully waterproof camera drone that is also quite portable and equipped with automated flight modes.