HoverAir Versa launches as gimbal camera and drone hybrid with up to 3-hour battery life

HoverAir unveiled the Versa as an interesting competitor to the offerings from DJI and Insta360, but it's more versatile. Specifically, it can act like a drone and a regular handheld gimbal camera at the same time.

The Versa was initially introduced in July 2026, but back then, it was available through the crowdfunding campaign. Now, the company has made the 2-in-1 gimbal camera and drone available for regular purchase. It has a retail price of $539, but it's worth noting that this price is for the standard gimbal camera device.

To transform the gimbal camera into a drone, the Flight Kit is required, which costs an extra $149. That means the whole 2-in-1 package will set buyers back by $688. There are other accessories available for the device as well, including an ND filter, multi-purpose tripod, and black mist filter.

As for the camera itself, it's a 1/1.3-inch sensor with 17.5 stops of dynamic range, 12MP resolution, and 2x lossless zoom support. HoverAir says that it's paired with a 3-axis gimbal, which can deliver stable POV shots, dynamic scenes, close-ups, and more. There's support for 10-bit H-Log, and the video resolution maxes out at 4K 60FPS.

There's 64GB of internal storage, and with a microSD card, the storage can be further expanded for high-resolution captures (512GB Samsung P9 microSD curr. $99.99 on Amazon). Other highlights include a pocket-sized form factor, a lightweight design, up to 180 minutes of battery life, and built-in AI for object tracking. It's worth noting that the battery life drops to around 14 minutes in flight mode. Check out the spec sheet attached below to learn more about the HoverAir Versa.