US regulatory hurdles ground the HoverAir Versa drone

Zero Zero Robotics, the Chinese firm behind the project, is currently informing backers that it will only ship the camera component to US addresses, withholding the necessary Flight Kit. While the company cites vague logistics updates, the FCC database has scrubbed the device's entry, suggesting the initial authorization grant has been revoked. The company previously attempted to bypass drone-specific restrictions by marketing the unit as a camera, yet the FCC classifies drone-capable optics as critical components subject to strict oversight.

This regulatory collision stems from the government’s efforts to restrict specific drone technology under its Covered List. Although the device secured an August 9th approval as a camera, the addition of propeller wings effectively reclassified the hardware. If the FCC holds firm on this rejection, the manufacturer will be unable to legally import or market the drone kit in the United States, leaving early backers facing potential refund requests as the project’s domestic viability remains in limbo.