# Hover - Self Flying Camera — The official HOVERAir App

> Control and manage a self-flying camera for photography and videography. (iPhone/iPad app by Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hangzhou Zero Zero Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1160211158)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 93 App Store ratings · 58 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14 · 297 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews.md

## What is Hover?

Hover is an exclusive app for Hover Camera. You can preview the shooting in real time and lock the shooting details; the camera parameter adjustment function brings various gameplay, and there is also a video material management function to create your exclusive  library for photogenic spot.

Function introduction:
-【Real-time preview】Real-time preview of the  shooting ,check the quality and content at any time;
-【Camera parameter adjustment】arbitrary adjustment of the camera's flight angle, distance and tracking form, and shoot more freely.
-【Video/Photo mode】Single mode/continuous mode can be switched during the shooting process, to freeze every wonderful moments;
-【Material Management】One-click film maker, saving time and efficiency, and sharing one step faster.

## Key features

- Real-time shooting preview
- Camera parameter adjustment
- Adjust flight angle, distance, and tracking
- Switch between single and continuous photo/video modes
- Manage video and photo materials
- One-click film maker

## What do users think of Hover?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great quality
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Innovative product
- 👍 Good video quality
- 👍 Responsive support (Wisda)
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Automated flight modes
- 👍 Works well (Tubby 52)
- 👍 Straightforward app (iPaddling)
- 👍 Outstand app (Rome Wilkerson)

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Connection failures
- 🐛 Confusing UI
- 🐛 Ads in notifications
- 🐛 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Requires full photo access
- 🐛 Inconsistent setup process
- 🐛 Updates cause issues
- 🐛 Battery damage after update
- 🐛 Audio not downloading
- 🐛 Photo function lost after update
- 🐛 Network unavailable errors
- 🐛 GPS access required for downloads
- 🐛 Invasive privacy policy
- 🐛 Poor UX design
- 🐛 Limited flight modes unlocked
- 🐛 Flight modes reset after reinstall
- 🐛 Cannot access media when drone is off
- 🐛 Requires drone to be on for media access
- 🐛 Expensive product with software issues
- 🐛 No iPad version
- 🐛 Firmware can block flights
- 🐛 Features disappear
- 🐛 Options open to blank pages
- 🐛 Limited distance options
- 🐛 No manual button found
- 🐛 Robotic sound is loud
- 🐛 Overexposed/oversharpened images
- 🐛 No camera quality adjustments
- 🐛 Poor accessibility for screen readers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App closes out after login attempt
- Repeated failures to connect to drone's WiFi
- Cannot access videos or photos even when logged in
- App shuts down involuntarily
- Setup process is a moving target
- New update damaged batteries, reducing flight time
- App not loading at first
- App says network failed
- App doesn't connect to drone
- Audio recording not downloading/merging with video
- Photo function lost after update
- Cannot sign into app, network unavailable error
- App doesn't work
- App requires full access to media
- App requires full access to photos
- App requires GPS access to download videos
- App doesn't connect for downloads after iPadOS update
- Permissions issues, requires full photo library access
- Cannot initiate connection/pairing with VoiceOver screen reader
- Doesn't allow shooting more than 15 seconds in specific modes
- Login process does not allow re-login, prompts for new account
- Mode tab cannot be used to access mode settings
- Network unavailable error when downloading videos
- Manual button not found

**Most requested features**

- Allow access to album when drone is off
- Unlock flight modes immediately
- Add voice control
- Add more fun flight modes
- Improve UI and UX design
- Add comprehensive editing tool features
- Add manual flight mode for iPad
- Allow flight at any firmware version
- Add option to mute or lower robotic sound
- Add settings for camera quality adjustments (EV, contrast, saturation, sharpening)
- Allow reinitiating flight from phone without tapping power button
- Add duration option on all modes
- Program a sequence for flight execution
- Allow limited photo access instead of full access
- Improve translations
- Add more operational manuals in the app
- Allow user-controlled exposure/EV, saturation, contrast, and sharpening settings
- Add option to create instructions in a sequence for execution and return to user

## Recent user reviews (10 of 58)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hover-self-flying-camera/id6443398815/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Locked out of drone in the middle of nowhere

*2026-07-27*

After the latest app update, I was foolish enough to not verify the connection. Later, on a mountain summit with no cell coverage, I could not connect to the camera as the app enforced the creation of a user account. Add to this the repeated failures to connect to drone’s WiFi, and the ads and sharing spam to the detriment of drone control. I cannot emphasize enough how dumb and unreliable the design of this app is. Great hardware, let down software.

### 1/5 — Horrible app

*2026-06-06*

You cannot access your videos or photos even when logged in. You must have your Hover connected, powered on, and in range to then see the photos and videos - then you have to export them back to your phone. Can’t just access the videos/photos via the app anytime like any ordinary app would have. 

UI is confusing.

Needs to access your phone’s videos and photos as well in order to function properly - why???

### 1/5 — Uses notifications to send out ads!

*2026-05-28, version 3.1.0*

I hope the app never needs to notify me of anything important. They used notifications to send out advertisements so I had to disable notifications. Notifications should only be used to send information about the operation of the drone, not advertising!

### 1/5 — App Does not work

*2026-04-12, version 3.0.0*

This app will download I will try to log in and the app closes out. Doesn’t seem to make a difference after I restart the app, my phone 
or download and re try.

### 5/5 — Great App and Excellent Support

*2026-03-21*

I’ve been using this app for a while (originally as a Kickstarter backer), and overall it’s been a great experience. The interface is simple to use and the automated flight modes are really impressive.

What stood out most to me was the customer support. The team was responsive, helpful, and went above and beyond to make things right. That level of support really builds confidence in the product.

Really appreciate the team behind this.

### 1/5 — Can’t even log in

*2026-02-17, version 3.0.0*

The log in menu won’t let me type any characters to log in with rendering it useless.

### 1/5 — Tons of glitches, feels like spying malware

*2025-12-26*

The app keeps shutting down involuntarily and the setup process is like a moving target (every time I restart the app it asks a different set of questions instead of going through an A-to-Z process. I tried to update it after receiving notifications but had even more issues once I did that. Feels like a very cheap Chinese product that’s more of a spying malware than a serious product. I’m returning the drone to Costco and deleting the app.

### 1/5 — Do not update!

*2025-12-16*

I don’t know what’s going on over there, but the new update will purposely damage your batteries, and even though they will be fully charged, the drone will only have a flight time about a minute or so before landing and telling you you need to replace the battery.

I’ve had the drone for more than a year and I have never not once had one single issue with the batteries until I downloaded the recent update and now support wants to waste my time by having me send the drone in where in about 30 days they’ll determine if I have to pay for something that they damaged with their update. Not sure if that’s legal where you can just damage a product you already purchased through software updates in order to force the user to purchase a new one?

Do not download the update you will regret it and support won’t be helpful!

### 5/5 — A little trouble at first

*2025-12-13, version 2.36.1*

App was not loading at first, once loaded and working it’s amazing!

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2025-12-13, version 2.36.1*

Just says network failed. I’ve tried every combination of WiFi on, off, Bluetooth, etc. Support had no idea how to fix. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled multiple times, restarted my phone, etc. I’m on the latest iOS and iPhone 16 pro max.

## Frequently asked questions about Hover

### What does the Hover app do?

The Hover app allows you to control a Hover self-flying camera. You can preview your shots in real-time, adjust camera parameters like angle and distance, and switch between different shooting modes for photos and videos.

### What are the key features of the Hover app?

Key features include real-time shooting previews, adjustable camera parameters for flight angle, distance, and tracking, the ability to switch between single and continuous photo/video modes, and a material management function for organizing your footage.

### Is the Hover app free to use?

Yes, the Hover app is free to download and use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, offering a straightforward experience for controlling your Hover camera.

### What kind of content can I create with this app?

You can create a variety of photographic and videographic content. The app's features allow for precise control over aerial shots, enabling you to capture unique perspectives and manage your media for easy sharing and editing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6.0 — 2026-08-25

1. Fix some known issues and optimize user experience

### 3.5.0 — 2026-08-12

1. Fix some known issues and optimize user experience

### 3.4.0 — 2026-07-30

1. Fix some known issues and optimize user experience

### 3.3.1 — 2026-07-20

1. Fixed known issues.

### 3.3.0 — 2026-07-14

1. Fix some known issues and optimize user experience

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