HoverAir Versa turns a handheld gimbal into an autonomous drone

In handheld mode, the Versa uses a three-axis mechanical gimbal to stabilize footage. Its 1/1.3-inch sensor supports video up to 4K at 60 frames per second, 4K HDR at 30 fps and native 4K vertical clips. HoverAir says it captures up to 17.5 stops of dynamic range; low-light processing and 10-bit H-Log profiles are also included.

Attach the flight kit with two clicks and the camera can launch from and land on a user’s palm. It tracks and films at speeds of up to 36 km/h (about 22 mph), without requiring piloting experience, according to HoverAir. The device offers more than 10 shooting modes, including Dolly Zoom, Orbit, Inception Mode and 3D Worlds, which flies a 360-degree loop to map and reconstruct its surroundings in three dimensions.

Users can adjust compositions with hand gestures, add the optional 35-gram MiCo Mini Controller for one-handed adjustments, or pair the Versa with Beacon and JoySticks for traditional stick control. The handheld unit weighs 163 grams; with the flight kit attached, the flying camera weighs 230 grams.