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HoverAir Aqua Drone Wins Major Award
HoverAir's Aqua drone, the first to land and take off on water, wins major award for innovation.
In brief
HoverAir's Aqua drone, the first to land and take off on water, wins major award for innovation. HoverAir's Aqua drone, the first off-the-shelf drone to land and take off on water, has won a major award for its invention. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
HoverAir Aqua's breakthrough
The HoverAir Aqua achieved something no other drone manufacturer had thought was possible.
Water landing capability
The Aqua can land and take off on water, remaining the only off-the-shelf drone to do so.
CEO's vision
CEO MQ Wang said, 'If we can conquer the mountains, why couldn't we venture into the ocean?'
“If we can conquer the mountains, why [couldn't] we venture into the ocean?”
Solving key challenges
The drone handles wind two forces stronger than average consumer drones and flips itself right-side up.
Waterproof design
The bright orange frame makes it easy to spot in water and meets legal weight requirements under 250g.
User benefits
It allows solo water sports enthusiasts to capture footage without needing a friend or boat.
Award recognition
The Aqua has received a major award for its invention, making it the first water-landing drone.
What matters most
HoverAir's Aqua drone, the first off-the-shelf drone to land and take off on water, has won a major award for its invention.
