Pocket gimbal camera goes from hand to hover in seconds

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HoverAir has spent years shrinking the drone form factor into a controller-free personal camera. The Versa is its latest take on the idea, pushing beyond existing self-flying models by starting out as a pocket-sized handheld device with a three-axis gimbal.

Attach the lightweight propeller-wing module with one click, and the device turns into an autonomous flying camera. There’s no conventional controller, and no piloting experience needed. Just power it on, launch, and the tracking system handles the rest.

This gives Versa a broader scope than a regular follow-me camera drone. It’s designed for handheld selfies, stabilized point-of-view (POV) footage, automatic follow shots, and higher aerial angles, potentially taking on the roles of both a compact gimbal camera and a separate drone.

With the wings removed, the core unit relies on its mechanical stabilization to capture smooth handheld footage without extra gear. HoverAir says its image processor is tuned for high...

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