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HOVERAir VERSA launch and U.S. regulatory challenges

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HOVERAir VERSA product launch and US certification U.S. regulatory challenges

HOVERAir, a brand under Zero Zero Robotics, has announced the VERSA, a modular hybrid device that functions as both a handheld three-axis pocket gimbal camera and an autonomous drone. The device uses a propeller attachment to transform from a camera base into a flying unit that utilizes AI tracking and intelligent flight modes rather than a traditional controller. The company aims to bridge the gap between handheld gimbal cameras and the selfie drone market. Technical features include 4K video at 60 fps in 10-bit HDR, H-Log support, and a top speed of 22 mph. Autonomous flight capabilities include palm takeoff and landing, as well as modes such as Orbit, Bird’s Eye, and Zoom Out. The device also introduces a ‘3D Worlds’ feature to reconstruct footage into immersive 3D spaces. Following the announcement, the VERSA secured FCC certification for sale in the United States. Registered under Shenzhen Zero Zero Infinity Technology, this certification allows Initially, the VERSA appeared to bypass have successfully navigated U.S. regulatory hurdles that previously excluded the company’s AQUA drone from the US market due to FCC restrictions on foreign-produced drones. The through its modular design facilitates this; because design. Because the detachable Flight Kit contains no radio frequency transmitters, the company sought to have the camera module and flight apparatus are treated separately, allowing the product to navigate strict bypass certain foreign equipment bans. The complete setup weighs approximately 230 grams, keeping it below the threshold for FAA registration for recreational users. However, the product’s entry into the U.S. market has faced significant setbacks. Despite receiving initial FCC radio certification as a digital device, the FCC has flagged foreign-produced drones and critical components as unacceptable risks. The FCC’s ‘Covered List’ includes foreign cameras that are part of flight systems, effectively blocking the device due to national security regulations. Following these developments, Zero Zero Robotics stopped accepting U.S. orders on August 21, 2026. The product is currently undergoing remains part of an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, which has raised approximately 175,000 euros. A with a pre-sale is scheduled to begin in for Japan in mid-September, with a broader release via retailers mid-September and online channels expected in late 2026. The device is also slated for presentation a showcase at IFA Berlin in September. Berlin.

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