X1 Drone with Camera, Follow-me Drone with Self-Flying Mode

Product Review for Amazon- HoverAir x1 white. I am a new travel blogger and content creator. I am looking for a device that allows me to take drone-like images/videos, hand-free selfies, and fancy cinematic shots without using a DLSR Camera or a powerful lens. I wasn’t sure about owning a drone as it is expensive and requires learning time. So, I opted for HoverAir x1 as my entry-level - flying selfie camera/drone. I have been using it for more than a month. Here is my feedback. What I love about this product: It is small and light. It can fit into the pocket of my yoga pants, the side of my backpack, and even my Chanel handbag. The learning curve is not steep. You can get the concept after a few trials. I like that it has a Storage Management system to keep all the shots I took; it allows me to view them before downloading them to my phone. The Flight Mode fulfills most of my needs as a new travel blogger and digital content creator. There is Hover, which allows the device to hover while I am doing something like tying my shoelace, Zoom Out, which is great for establishing shots and also for group photos, Orbit, Bird’s Eye, Dolly, and more. They are enough to keep me busy and put together an excellent 30-second video on Instagram. What is just ok about this product Microphone … it is ok. I tried using my microphone … but it didn’t sound great. So I use voice over mic via 3rd party app to edit my footage. Aerial View … I was hoping it could capture more surface, but then I realized it could fly up to 50 feet high. Battery … It needs a recharge after about ten takes when I use the camera for both taking footage and viewing what I took. I could have taken more if I hadn’t viewed the shots I took. Because this camera is light, it doesn’t do so well on windy days. It doesn't have the sensor system like a typical drone, so you can fly this in less crowded places and when the area is clear from cables, branhes, bushes etc. What can be bothersome about this product `1. It is noisy and loud. Not too lound but loud enough when I am out at 5 am to take shots or in a quiet area. Despite my complaints, I’ve gotten used to this flying camera and love it. It is not a perfect drone-like camera, but it is perfect enough for me to get footage to put on social media. It is definitely not for professionals who need a robust drone camera, but it is suitable for beginners as well as DIY digital content creators who do not want to spend a dime on cameras and drones for their social posts. Should you get it? I say yes if you are happy to be a non-professional videographer like I am.

I’m extremely impressed with this drone. The setup is incredibly easy and it’s flying within seconds—no controller needed. The hands-free flight modes are awesome and make capturing videos effortless, especially for family trips, outdoor adventures, and quick clips. The video quality is clear and smooth, and the drone feels well built despite being lightweight and compact. I also love how portable it is—it fits easily in a bag and is perfect for travel. This drone delivers exactly what it promises and has been a lot of fun to use. Great product and well worth it!

Oh, what a lovely little drone this is. I recently took the Hover Air X1 with me on a bicycle tour across Florida (around 800 miles over 3 weeks). Super light weight, compact size makes it an ideal drone for bicycle touring. And the pre-programmed modes are awesome for someone like me who is new to drones and didn't want to climb the learning curve, so to speak. I frequently used "hover", "follow me", "dolly track", and other (pre-programmed) modes to capture content I wanted to share with friends, family, and other bicycle tour enthusiasts. And once I discovered I could also manually control flights using the Hover app, I was thrilled by what I could do with this drone. I also really loved the simple and easy to use "land" mode. I always enjoy just holding my hand under the drone and letting it land on my palm. How cool is that?! As per the specifications, this drone is not suited to situations with high wind or rain as some other (higher priced) drones can do, but for me that was a non-issue as I didn't want to capture content in those conditions. It also is not fast enough to keep pace with a bicycle at speed (e.g. > 10 mph) but, again, I was not expecting it to. What I did was ride slower when taking action shots so that the drone would be able to keep pace (follow me mode), or I would plan the shot to fit within the drone's capabilities (bird's eye mode, hover mode with a drive by, manual mode with the phone affixed via quad lock to the bicycle so I could operate the controls whilst riding). It is a very flexible drone with lots of potential for getting great shots. It is also very robust. The plastic cage surrounding the rotors ensures that crashes (yes, I had a couple) don't damage the rotors, the gimble + camera(s), or the main body of the drone. I also really liked having two batteries so I could fast swap while on the road. The battery life met my expectations but for those seeking longer flights this might not be the best option - I was getting 10-15 mins of flying time in temperatures ranging from 50's to 60's Fahrenheit, and also dependent on the wind conditions. Besides all that, it's just fun to use. Although not recommended by Hover, I often would fly the drone indoors to show-off its merits to people who were curious to see what the drone could do.

I’ve always hated drones because of the difficulty of control. Most people like me who will use it for travel just need it simple and I can truly definitively work with this design. Pros 1- love the compactness. It comes with a bag to carry it around with the extra battery 2- love the ease of operation. You don’t even need to have the app on and can control it from the buttons on the drone (I hate fumbling over things while you are on the go) 3- definitely need the app to custom the customizable mode Cons 1-although the charger came with two battery slot chargers to charge simultaneously, only one slot does the actual charging 2-you would have to wait for the camera to lock on to you before it will follow you correctly. I haven’t tested on with several face subjects in a crowded environment. I can live with the quirks especially for the price I paid for. I bought a basic model and I am happy with the purchase 😀

I picked up the HOVERAir X1 Drone with Camera because I wanted something small and simple for quick videos without carrying a full drone setup. After using it a few times, I’m really impressed with how much tech they packed into such a tiny device. First impressions Right out of the box, the drone feels very well built and thoughtfully designed. It folds down extremely compact, and setup is basically nonexistent — unfold it, choose a mode, and it launches from your hand. I included a video of unfolding the drone so you can see how compact it is and how quickly it’s ready to go. Size & portability This thing is much smaller than I expected, which makes it really easy to carry around. The photos I attached show the size compared to my hand so you can get a realistic idea of how portable it is. It’s the kind of drone you can throw in a bag and take anywhere. Video & audio quality For such a small drone, the video quality is surprisingly sharp and stable. The stabilization works really well and the footage looks smooth. I was also surprised that the audio quality captured in the videos is actually pretty clear, which I didn’t expect from something this small. What comes in the box I added a photo of everything included in the package, which makes it easier to see exactly what you receive when ordering. Things I like ✔ Extremely easy to use (no controller required) ✔ Very compact and travel-friendly ✔ Smooth stabilized video ✔ Good tracking modes ✔ Clean and simple design A couple things to keep in mind • Because it's lightweight, strong wind can affect it • Like most small drones, battery life isn’t super long Overall If you’re looking for a simple, portable flying camera rather than a complicated drone setup, this is a really cool option. It’s fast to launch, easy to carry, and great for capturing quick moments. The photos and video I attached show the size, what’s included, and how the drone unfolds, which should help give a better idea of what you’re getting.

DO NOT BUY!!!!!!!! I took it out of the box today and went to the beach. It made me a do an update which I did but I noticed it was still glitching a little. I have bought the promax from Costco, and when it works it works great until it doesn’t. It would just hover over me and get stuck in its position luckily I had a selfie stick wit my to take it down. I read the promax was glitchy because it’s newer tech with AI. I bought this one because of the great reviews so to no AI thinking less glitches. Well I opened it out of the box this morning went to the Beach and was using follow mode and it flew straight into the water! I previously tried emailing Hover’s customer service with no response at all. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. I’m so disappointed because when it works it works great, I was able to get two videos before it crashed. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY DO NOT BUY!!

Saw this on You Tube first and we ordered it to take with us to a Deep Creek trip. We have never owned a drone of any kind. It is simple to operate and takes excellent quality video or camera still shots as well! Unfortunately we couldn't use it much on our trip as it was rainy and the battery is not a fan of water or moisture so it recommended you not exposing it to that but we used it at home. Indoors and out as demonstrated in the videos. You simply download the recommended app to your phone have it up and running when you turn the drone on and program to whichever mode you prefer. Try them all literally without 0 experience we had it out of the box and filming in minutes!! We ordered an extra battery in addition to the two batteries that came with it as they only last about 10 min. each that way theres always one charged to go in drone. I'm still learning alot about the settings and how they can be manipulated on the app. but watch you tube videos to manage initially under HoverAir Self flying camera and you're all set. Can't wait for holiday photo sessions to transfer to projects and or printable form. For under $500 it's well worth it to us! Great family vacation camera or just around home without a selfie stick or props to follow you! PRETTY COOL!!! Also the customer service at zerozerorobotics was spot on after having a propeller issue and broke one they sent us a new one with video and tutorial to replace it and its now working just fine. We appreciate their timely communication in emailing back and forth with direction as to what to do step by step and its working just fine again. Thank you zero robotics for helping us get it back in the air. Now on to filming again!! Make sure your phone is on and volume up to pick up sound as we don't have a microphone separate for sound yet.

Bought to do some videos for a client. Love that it follows but you can also use it for other things. Pretty easy to learn to fly. For the price I like it, well made, great value for the moneys the app is easy to learn and the video quality is great!

I recently purchased the HOVERAir X1 and have been thoroughly impressed! Setting it up was a breeze, even for someone like me who's not particularly tech-savvy. Within minutes, I had it up and running, ready. The camera quality is exceptional, and the self-flying feature allows us to get creative with our shots without needing a dedicated operator. It's pocket-sized, making it super convenient to take along on family outings. Highly recommend for anyone looking to effortlessly capture and cherish family memories!

Dejó de funcionar pero me han devuelto el importe íntegro , volveré a comprar otro ya que la verdad que la calidad de imagen es buena y es muy cómodo de utilizar, aunque lo único que me gustaría es que tuviera más capacidad cada batería para que pudiera volar más tiempo, pero yo compré una batería portátil para recargar mientras una estaba utilizándose la otra se cargaba. Lo recomiendo, espero que el próximo me funcione correctamente.

Out of the box and downloaded the app. Wouldn’t connect. Two hours later and gave in. Emailed customer support and received this: Thank you for contacting HoverAir Support. Follow the steps below, 1. Press both the X1 power button and the function button for at least 3 seconds until the LED indicator turns blue, then the X1 will re-allocate to your new cellphone. 2. Restart your Hover X1, the App first. 3. Can you please confirm if you received any error message/ error code from the App? If so please let me know its detailed content 4. If step 2 fails, please let me know your current phone's brand, type, and system version. It worked! Now to get to grips with it and film some clips! My first recording was in quick time but on downloading it played at the correct speed. Great little drone for the money, easy to use and will be perfect for our upcoming adventures.

I have multiple DJI drones but nowadays I seldom take it out when travelling due to all the complexities behind regulations and the bulk in the suitcase. The Hover solves these issues. The best drone to have is the one that's always with you and the Hover is so convenient use and carry around. The quality of the videos are surprisingly good as well. The only thing is the battery life is not fantastic and if you're out and about the whole day, I think even 2 batts not going to cut it. Hover, please make spare batteries available to but on Amazon for international shipping. Overall, a fantastic tool for casual use....

Als begeisterter Nutzer der HOVERAir X1 Selbstfliegenden Kamera-Drohne bin ich überwältigt von ihrer Leistung und Vielseitigkeit. Diese Drohne markiert zweifellos einen Wendepunkt in der Geschichte der Luftaufnahmen und stellt eine bahnbrechende Innovation dar. Mit ihrem ultrakompakten Taschenformat ist sie stets einsatzbereit und passt mühelos in jede Tasche. Die HDR-Videoaufnahme liefert atemberaubende Aufnahmen von höchster Qualität, die jeden Zuschauer faszinieren. Dank intelligenter Flugrouten kann die Drohne selbstständig navigieren und dabei Hindernisse geschickt umgehen, was die Aufnahme von Videos noch einfacher und professioneller macht. Besonders beeindruckt mich der Folge-Mir-Modus, der es ermöglicht, sich frei zu bewegen, während die Drohne automatisch dem ausgewählten Objekt folgt. Dadurch entfallen lästige Kabel oder die Notwendigkeit eines Kameramanns, was die Erstellung von Vlogs und YouTube-Videos so mühelos macht wie nie zuvor. Die faltbare Action-Kamera mit Freihandsteuerung bietet zusätzliche Flexibilität und ermöglicht es, aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln zu filmen, ohne dabei auf Stabilität oder Bildqualität verzichten zu müssen. Insgesamt ist die HOVERAir X1 Selbstfliegende Kamera-Drohne ein absolutes Muss für jeden Content Creator oder Hobbyfilmer, der nach neuen Möglichkeiten sucht, seine Kreativität auszuleben. Dank ihr wird das Erstellen von hochwertigem Videomaterial so einfach wie nie zuvor - eine wahre Revolution in der Welt der Luftaufnahmen!