HoverAIR Aqua crowdfunding event reaches ~$1.6 million mark with four days to go

Getting drone shots of one's sweet surfing, sailing or dive moves would be great, except for the worry of getting your ~$1,000 (if not more) UAV wet, thereby potentially limiting the scope and quality of footage as you avoid flying into the water.

The HoverAIR Aqua is touted as the perfect solution to these potential problems, as it is made of components such as electrophorectically-coated silicon-steel cores for its corrosion-resistant motors, ceramic gimbal bearings and titanium screws for "100%" waterproofing.

They are found in a sealed structure for added bouyancy as part of a salt corrosion-resistant body that also boasts an "aerospace-grade" CVD coating for the PCB of its integrated 1.6-inch AMOLED display.

The drone also comes with a "Lighthouse" remote that might indeed be good for the wireless control of a drone while having wet hands. 

The HoverAIR Aqua is also rated for "level 7" wind-resistance when not flying at up to 55 kilometers per hour (km/h, or ~34mph) for up to 23 minutes per charge.

Finally, the drone is finished in orange for potentially improved visibility in case it does get lost.

All in all, HoverAIR touts its $999 crowdfunding price as a bargain for sea-faring drone enthusiasts, particularly as it is projected to retail starting at $1,299.

Presuming that all pans out, the start-up still aims to start shipping in December 2025 following the conclusion of its funding phase on Indiegogo, which ends in about 4 days from today (September 16, 2025).