HoverAir Modular Transforming Drone Flights Halted by US Regulators
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency operational hold on HoverAir innovative modular transforming camera drones following reports of structural latches failing mid-flight.
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The drone, designed to reconfigure between hand-launched selfie modes and long-range quadcopter flight, experienced several mid-air disconnects during consumer testing. HoverAir has suspended US shipments while designing a reinforced magnetic locking mechanism.
Customers with existing units have been instructed to pause flights until a firmware safety update and hardware clip retrofit are distributed.