Overview
At IFA 2025 in Berlin, HOVERAir introduced AQUA, a drone built to thrive on land and water. The reveal drew attention from more than 40 media outlets and drew large crowds to the HOVERAir booth. “An appropriately named drone because it is designed to conquer water. It floats on it, but it can also thrive in it,” SlashGear praised AQUA and later named AQUA Best of IFA 2025. Read on for a roundup of first impressions from media and influencers alike!
HOVERAir AQUA has been making waves as a 100% waterproof Self-Flying Camera designed to enable watersports enthusiasts and filmmakers to capture moments on and around water with confidence. Key features include:
- 100% waterproof performance with IP-67 protection
- Water take-offs and landings, even in wet environments
- Wind resistance up to level 7
- Ideal for filming kayaking, canoeing, SUP, wake-surfing, and other water sports
Together, these features expand the territory where aerial filming is possible, opening new storytelling possibilities in all-weather conditions. Presented with the full HOVERAir X1 series, HOVERAir AQUA extends the hands-free fully automated tracking experience from land to water.
A first look at AQUA
Media and users alike were excited to be the first to see AQUA in action. German tech outlet Heise Online described AQUA as a ground‑breaking model: "(HOVERAir)....is launching a flight model on the market that has never been seen before from any other manufacturer: a waterproof (IP67) quadcopter that is capable of water take-offs and landings and is designed to film surfers or canoeists.” For those who weren't able to attend in person, we've rounded up some of the initial coverage below.
- HOVERAIR AQUA Hands on !
User and booth momentum
During the expo, AQUA’s booth became a focal point for both media and enthusiasts. Water sports fans expressed excitement about using AQUA to capture splashes, waves, and action with less worry about splashes or wind. They saw AQUA as a tool that can elevate their storytelling—turning dynamic water moments into steady, cinematic footage.
HOVERAir AQUA is currently available on Indiegogo with an early-bird discount of 28% off; to learn more about AQUA's design, please visit Indiegogo.
