Customer Ratings & Reviews

It’s a great little drone that follows you easily and takes good videos

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I’m enjoying my new toy, ready to start my content creation journey

Simply to use and easy to pack and travel with. Camera quality is great. Battery life could be better but comes with 2 batteries

Nice drone that takes quality video battery does not last long maybe 6 min

One review on here said it best: the HoverAir X1 is a "self-flying camera, aka tracking drone, autonomous drone, or follow-me drone. I bring up all the different names because I honestly did not know these types of drones existed. It's pretty straightforward in most of its features and setup. I was worried that there would be a big learning curve because I’m new to drones in general, and this is my first drone. Of course, this isn’t a remote-controlled drone, so don’t expect that. It does not come with any sort of control, and you must use the HoverAir mobile (Android or iOS) to activate the drone, set up the flight parameters of each flight mode, to configure the custom flight mode, and upgrade the firmware. It would have been cool to have some sort of manual controller out of the box. While available via the app, it's really slow and cumbersome. The range was about 125 or so. There is now an optional beacon and joystick, but they are expensive. I can’t comment on its functionality, but it does make it a more flexible option and a good choice for beginning vloggers or semi-professional ones. It launches from the palm of your hand, and it lands there as well. You will short-press the power button to turn it off, and off it goes per the preselected flight mode. There are seven “intelligent” flight modes, including Hover, Zoom Out, Orbit, Follow, Bird's Eye, Snapshot, Dolly Track, and Manual Mode (custom). You can control the height of Bird’s eye with three preset heights, same for the zoom out. The drone records video in 2.7K at 30 frames per second, or you can switch to 1080p at 30 or 60 frames per second. I recorded at 2.7k. I was initially impressed with the video quality, especially for what I assume is not a big sensor on a small camera. The video is pretty clear. There is some artifacting, but smooth when changing angles. I couldn’t find any abnormal effects like fisheye. The video quality in the dark is not the best, so you want to maintain recording in brighter light. Downloading the photos and videos from the drone is done through the app and is cumbersome. I was only able to download one video at a time. The drone's microphone, combined with AI or an algorithm, does a great job of filtering out the high-pitched drone noise. I couldn’t believe how clear the audio was. My kids were recording themselves brushing their teeth. It was smart enough to drown out the drone noise but not the electric toothbrush. The biggest disappointments are two. One, there is no obstacle avoidance. The drone only has two sensors from what I can see. On the bottom and top. I assume that’s why it cannot detect obstacles in front of or behind it. The drone will simply follow its path, leading to crashes in packed environments. We had several crashes inside the house. You’re better off in an open field or somewhere with clear paths. It does seem highly durable. Be aware that if it crashes, the video stops recording at the point of impact. It's supposed to reach 17.9 mph. I found that it can lag behind at times. It might be the lack of sensors on the front. It struggles in low-light conditions and will sometimes refuse to take off if it's too dark. Secondly, and most significant drawback, is the extremely short battery life. On average, it lasts only between 5 and 10 minutes. It all depends on how much you fiddle with the app and the speed at which it follows you. Luckily, I received the combo package that included two batteries. However, you may need more than half a dozen batteries if you’re using this for big recording projects. The included charger can charge two batteries at once, and you can also charge a single battery while it's still in the drone using a USB-C cable. Though the documentation does not recommend charging the battery from the drone, as it can be overcharged. The batteries are lithium-polymer (Li-Po). You should let lithium-polymer (LiPo) batteries cool down to near room temperature before charging them, especially after discharge. According to quick research, charging a hot battery can cause excessive wear, reduce its lifespan, and pose a fire hazard. I guess I would err on the side of caution. In summary, the HoverAir X1 is a non-complicated, self-flying camera that's great for capturing unique angles, hands-free photos, and videos. It's probably geared toward vloggers, but it is a great option for capturing family moments. I even used to record a gender reveal in a backyard. The kids can’t get enough of it. Its main limitations are short battery life per battery and the lack of obstacle avoidance, but additional batteries and a durable design help mitigate that. The video quality is good for its purpose. You would likely need to spend a lot more for a better camera. This is cool little device.

The package was nice. I could get the app to work. The app stopped working when i opened it. I checked the reviews about the item, and people said it was bad. Lucky i was able to return it.

The HoverAir X1 is a great little selfie drone that I didn't realize would be so fun to use. It comes with the drone, a carrying bag, charger, and two batteries. The drone is fully automated, so no controller is needed. First you download the app to get the drone all set up. It only takes a few minutes and takes you through a quick little tutorial as part of the process. The drone really couldn't be much simpler to use. You just select the mode you want from 5 different preprogrammed flight modes, including Hover, Follow, Zoom Out, Orbit, and Bird's Eye. There is also a manual mode, but to be honest, I never even used this because the preprogrammed modes work so well. Once you select your mode, you set the drone in your palm and press the button. After about 3 seconds, the propellers whir to life and it takes off on it's flight path. When finished, you just hold your palm about a foot under the drone and it will automatically begin landing. When ready, you can check out your footage in the app. The footage is 2.7K resolution, and it looks great. If needed, you can also tweak the flight modes in the app, adjusting durations, distances, etc. It really gives you a lot of control without being overly complicated. Overall I am very happy with this drone. I have been able to get some really great footage that I otherwise wouldn't have been able to get before. And it's all really simple to use, so I don't waste a lot of time learning how to fly a drone. I just set it off to get the shot and it's done.

This is what I've been waiting for! A drone I can use for videoing myself without having someone man the camera or doing the flying! The HoverAir is an ultra-lightweight drone that doesn't require FAA registration, and catagorically I can say that if you're a content creator, it's biggest use you will find is for your B-roll video footage. It has the ability to hover to video, but it will also physically follow you from front or back, zoom in/out enhancing the cinematic effects of your recording, orbit you to capture you from all angles, or a straight-down overhead birds-eye-view. I do video creation for work as well as pleasure, and one of my passions is trail hiking. I was able to get video of several hikes that I intend to splice into a longer video for distribution. Why splice though? I'll tell you, and it's one of the only downsides of this device - 11 minutes of flight time... That's it. Personally I'd love to see a little more flight time, even if I had to register the drone with the FAA, but exactly how it is right now, it's a pretty amazing little device!

The HOVERAir X1 self-flying camera drone is an easy to use camera drone perfect for beginners or people trying to get simple shots with no hassle. With fairly simple functionality you're not going to get epic, high-flying camera shots like you would with a more expensive and complex drone, but with several built in modes you will be able to get some of the most frequently used camera drone shots all with the push of a button. All with the advantage of a light and easy to carry and use drone that is easy to use either by using the modes on the drone itself, or by using the app to get more functionality and customization all to get your perfect shot. The included accessories allow you to get up and shooting without having to buy more. With 2 batteries and an included soft case you can pack this up anywhere, including your pocket, and get some beautiful shots with no worries. With easy take-off and landing it's easy for anyone, regardless of drone experience, to launch and record the shots that you want. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for an easy to use drone for taking videos or photo.