Hawk: Dashcam App for Florida Insurance Evidence
Hawk by MRVL is a phone dashcam app that records your driving with evidence-grade integrity hashes, letting you export dispute footage directly to Florida insurers, police, or court in one tap.
Why Hawk Works for Florida Insurance Claims
Most dashcam evidence gets rejected by insurers or courts because there's no way to verify the footage hasn't been edited. Hawk solves this by writing a SHA-256 cryptographic hash to every clip. That hash proves the video is unaltered and came from your phone at that exact timestamp and GPS location. When you hit export, Hawk bundles your clips, hashes, GPS data, and metadata into a ZIP file you can send straight to your insurance adjuster. In Florida, where no-fault laws and disputed liability claims are common, this chain of custody matters. The app works on iOS and Android, needs no subscription to start, and keeps your evidence locked behind biometric security until you're ready to share it.
How Hawk Recording Protects You
Continuous loop recording means Hawk is always capturing your commute or rideshare shift. The video stabilises using optical-flow technology, so shaky footage doesn't undermine credibility. GPS overlay adds speed and timestamp to every frame, which helps insurers and adjusters understand what happened. All clips land in your Evidence Locker, a biometric-locked vault on your phone. Nothing uploads to MRVL servers without your say-so; Pro tier syncs only to your own iCloud backup. If you're in an accident or witness a collision, you don't have to fish around for footage from a specific time. The app knows which trips matter and lets you export just those clips with full metadata intact.
Export and Dispute Process
After an incident, open Hawk, select the relevant clip or trip, and tap the dispute export button. The app creates a ZIP file containing your video, a SHA-256 manifest file, GPS coordinates, and timestamps. Email or message this ZIP directly to your insurer. Many Florida adjusters are familiar with this kind of evidence package because it's court-admissible and tamper-proof. If your claim goes to small-claims court or arbitration, the integrity hashes prove you didn't doctor the footage. Police can also accept the ZIP if you need to file a report. No need to extract clips, upload to third-party services, or juggle multiple apps.
Free vs Paid Tiers
Hawk's free tier gives you 10 clips per month with 7 days of retention. That's enough to test the app and handle one or two incidents. Local Pro costs £3.99 per month or £39.99 per year, and removes the clip limit, extends retention to 90 days, unlocks iCloud sync for Pro clips, and adds Siri Shortcuts voice commands. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo or £69.99/yr) is designed for Uber, Lyft, and Bolt drivers; it adds cabin recording, shift mode for multi-trip sessions, and legally compliant passenger recording notices. As of June 2026, most Florida commuters start with free or Local Pro and upgrade only if they drive full-time or need cabin coverage.
Legal and Technical Standards
Hawk's SHA-256 hashing is the same standard used by courts, police agencies, and digital forensics firms to prove video integrity. The biometric lock ensures only you can open the Evidence Locker without a password. GPS data is gated by your privacy settings, so you control whether speed and location are baked into exported clips. On iOS, Hawk integrates with the National Driving Safety Platform (NDSP) for direct police-report filing in some states. The app does not auto-upload anything to cloud servers; you stay in control of your data. This approach aligns with Florida's evidence rules and meets insurance industry standards for claim substantiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use Hawk footage in a Florida insurance claim?
Yes. Hawk exports court-ready ZIP files with integrity hashes and metadata that insurers accept. Email the ZIP to your adjuster after an incident. The SHA-256 proof protects you from disputes over whether the footage is real.
Do I need a subscription to record with Hawk?
No. The free tier records up to 10 clips per month. Pay for Pro (£3.99/mo) only if you want unlimited clips, longer retention, or iCloud backup.
Is my driving data sent to MRVL?
No. Hawk stores all footage locally on your phone. Pro tier syncs only your locked clips to your own iCloud account. Everything else stays on your device.
Does Hawk work with Uber and Lyft?
Yes. Rideshare Pro (£8.99/mo) adds cabin camera, shift mode for back-to-back trips, and passenger recording notices to comply with rideshare platform rules.
What happens if Hawk is not recording when an accident occurs?
Hawk loop-records continuously, so it captures footage before and after an incident. However, if the app crashes or your phone runs out of storage, you may lose recent clips. Keep enough free space (1-2GB) and check the app is running before long drives.
Can I use Hawk footage in court?
Yes. The SHA-256 integrity hash proves the footage is unaltered, making it admissible in Florida small-claims court, arbitration, or legal proceedings. Bring the full ZIP export.