HoverAir Versa Modular Camera Drone Launches on Indiegogo

HoverAir has launched a new modular camera system called the Versa, which functions as both a handheld gimbal camera and a self-flying drone, marking what the company claims is the first consumer quadcopter to receive FCC certification since the agency's ban on new foreign-made drones took effect in late 2025. The product debuted on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo on August 18, 2026, with early-bird pricing starting at $449 for the camera-only version.

The Versa's design is central to its regulatory breakthrough. In its base form, it is a compact, three-axis stabilized vlogging camera similar in size to a candy bar. When the optional Flight Kit accessory is attached, the same camera module transforms into a fully autonomous flying drone. According to HoverAir, this modular approach allows the device to navigate the FCC's restrictions. The Flight Kit itself contains no radio frequency transmitters and connects to the camera via magnetic pogo pins for power and data, meaning it does not require its own FCC certification. The camera and its remote control are listed in the FCC database, but the Flight Kit is not.

This regulatory path is notable because the FCC has blocked new...