HoverAir Versa Review: One Compact Kit That Works as Both a Gimbal Camera and a Drone
HoverAir Versa gimbal camera and drone review: HoverAir Versa review: Notebookcheck finds the 230-gram hybrid kit delivers solid image quality and handy travel features, but its lack of obstacle avoidance and small display are notable drawbacks for buyers weighing it against separate gimbal and drone setups.
HoverAir Versa review, Digi Mart USA News: The HoverAir Versa is a hybrid device that works as a handheld gimbal camera and as a drone, according to a review published by Notebookcheck. The reviewer says the device is neither a top-tier gimbal camera nor a top-tier drone, but that the manufacturer largely delivers on its promises for travelers and vloggers.
The Versa weighs 230 grams in total, made up of a 163-gram gimbal camera and a 67-gram Flight Kit that turns it into a drone. The reviewer notes this is noticeably lighter and more compact than carrying a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and a DJI Neo 2, which together weigh 330 grams.
The reviewer found image quality solid but not outstanding in both handheld and drone modes. The camera has a 1/1.3-inch sensor and records 4K at 60 fps, including in low light, along with native vertical 4K and 120 fps slow motion in Full HD.
Still photos reach 12 megapixels, and the 2x zoom, which the manufacturer describes as lossless, delivered clean results in testing, though bright skies tended to blow out.
Flight features include subject tracking, spiral paths, AI framing, palm takeoffs and hand-gesture control. The reviewer also said the Versa handled stronger winds well, holding course in reported winds of 28 km/h with gusts up to 52 km/h, though it visibly fought the wind.
The main drawback identified in the review is the lack of effective obstacle avoidance, which the reviewer says can be a significant limitation in tight or cluttered spaces. The reviewer also said the display is small, making menu navigation fiddly, and that the MiCo controller’s range is limited to 50 meters without a smartphone.
Flight time is around 10 minutes in practical use, according to the review.
Notebookcheck lists the prices in pounds sterling: £429 for the standalone handheld unit, £519 for the Smart Fly Combo and £749 for the Travel Bundle. The review was based on a loan sample provided by the manufacturer or retailer, which the publication says did not influence the review.
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