HOVERAir is showing the VERSA as a hybrid camera that can work as a handheld gimbal and, with its Flight Kit, become an autonomous flying camera. The company’s product page describes the camera as a 2026 device, while the IFA exhibitor page and SlashGear’s Berlin show report provide independent confirmation of the design and the public demonstration.

The idea is simple: one camera body covers two jobs. In handheld mode, a three-axis gimbal is intended to smooth movement for walking shots and everyday video. Add the lightweight flight hardware and the camera can take off, track a subject and land without the operator carrying a traditional controller. HOVERAir also describes AI-assisted auto-composition as part of the product.

The published specifications focus on creator features. HOVERAir says VERSA can record up to 4K video and is built around a pocketable form factor. SlashGear’s IFA report and other show coverage describe 4K at 60 frames per second, a 1/1.3-inch sensor and a claimed 17.5 stops of dynamic range. Those are company or event claims, not a substitute for a long-term independent test.

The two-in-one approach has tradeoffs. A smaller flying camera cannot offer the same sensor area, flight time or wind resistance as a larger drone. Availability can also depend on aviation rules and certification in each country. HOVERAir’s own page presents VERSA as a product for creative capture, but buyers should confirm local flight requirements before treating it as an ordinary camera accessory.

The news from IFA is that the concept has moved beyond a product teaser and into a public demonstration. VERSA gives creators a way to switch between stabilized ground footage and automated aerial views without packing two separate cameras. Its success will depend on price, flight reliability, local approval and the quality of the footage in real use.

The HOVERAir VERSA name identifies the camera-and-flight system on the official product page. Buyers should check local rules before using its flight mode.