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FCC Withdraws HoverAir Versa Authorization, Blocking U.S. Drone Sale

8/23/2026

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The Federal Communications Commission appears to have blocked HoverAir’s Versa drone from the United States market.
HoverAir now tells U.S. backers it will ship only the camera, not the Flight Kit.
The FCC’s database no longer lists the Versa, indicating its authorization was withdrawn.
FCC approval on August 9 covered only the camera because drones are automatically included components.
An FCC spokesperson declined to comment when asked about the Versa ban.

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Story summary

The Federal Communications Commission appears to have blocked HoverAir’s Versa drone from the United States market.
HoverAir now tells U.S. backers it will ship only the camera, not the Flight Kit.
The FCC’s database no longer lists the Versa, indicating its authorization was withdrawn.
FCC approval on August 9 covered only the camera because drones are automatically included components.
An FCC spokesperson declined to comment when asked about the Versa ban.