Zero Zero Robotics has announced a new autonomous drone that pairs the simplicity of its HoverAir X1 with the improved video capabilities of its HoverAir X1 Pro and, for the first time, complete waterproofing.
The new HoverAir Aqua has an IP67 rating and is designed to float, take-off, and land on water instead of an outstretched hand. It will potentially be an easier way to film activities on the water like kayaking while your hands are occupied with a paddle, but it’s also the company’s most expensive drone to date.
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As with previous additions to the HoverAir line, Zero Zero Robotics is making the Aqua available for preorder through an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign, with early bird pricing starting at $999. The 2.7K/30fps HoverAir X1 launched last year at $349, while the company’s most expensive drone, the 8K/30fps X1 Promax, is $699. Using a 1/1.3-inch sensor the new HoverAir Aqua is capable of capturing up to 4K/100fps slow motion video, and it features a new hydrophobic self-heating lens to help clear water droplets.
