Hover Air X1 New features since last video 

If you're in the US then the Hover Air X1 will be Amazon's Deal of the Day on 11th May with 25% off. No indication of any such deal coming to the UK or other territories yet (sadly).

I think the Hover Air X1 wins the best innovative drone award of 2023. There’s nothing like it on the market. Great demonstrations of the new added features. Happy holidays.

The way it navigated itself around the gate was amazing. A perfect demonstration of its capabilities. Looking forward to the content you can produce with it in 2024.

that was great. as an ex tv filmmaker i also am amazed at the simplicity of the hover air x1

Best review so far,thank you!!

Wow such a lovely cinematically pleasing video explaining the new features. Loved it!

Those features are amazingly cool! Wow! This is new to me. I’ll look into it for sure. Thanks and have a super Xmas and NY. Quality production as always. Atb…Terry

Nice one Simon- The noise canceling feature is excellent! Good follow-up review to the previous model. BTW- didn't know you were a roving reporter, I always thought you had good articulation. Many thanks!

I worked in IT for a long time, but even I'm surprised at how much tech has improved so much in the last 15 years. Where will it end! Excellent video. If your video had been filmed by a full camera crew I doubt it would have been much better.

What a fab addition to your ‘armoury’ 👍🏽👏🏽

Great, slick video

Fantastic production thank you! Must have a look at your other content.

Thanks - great overview! Just got mine and learning how best to use it for travel films so your tips are perfect. As a keen cyclist your channel & blog has also caught my eye - subscribed!

Great video. Definitely is right up my alley as I would love this for trail running videos.

Sooo cool 😀

Really appreciate this video demo-ing the features of a Firmware update. I'm installing my new X1 right now-first drone of any kind- and did update the firmware, so it is good to know the new features. Sub'd and bell'd in the hopes you will continue this high-quality reporting on the HoverAir X1 and any firmware updates. Thank you.

Thank you! You convinced me over a Dji Mni Pro 4

Looks really good, decided to treat myself.

Excellent post, just what I needed to decide to add it to my repertoire of cinema drones, (like my DJI group!) Pocket size, and no need for a controller other than having my phone, which I carry 9n a holster anyway! This is GENIUS! Thank you !

Thanks

Very profesional video, congratulations, new sub!

I have one of these Hover Cams and I have found it to be excellent and very easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone who like me finds flying a drone difficult and onerous.

And now it has even more improvements added.. time for another update!

This is a mega review. Really well done and presented using those flaws to perfection. I now want one although feel it’s a tab pricey.

From Oz,Simon. Seasons Greetings and all that. Many thanks for your work … very good upgrades … I’ve been holding off buying … may now be the time to… just finishing the 7 Peaks Ride here in Victoria (look it up) so have that ticked off … the new Priority 600X bike has arrived, (ditto) heralding more off road adventures for 2024. So just maybe this is the time for the Hover Air?

Sir, that was an excellent video and the scenery and the way you captured yourself really showed off the benefits of this drone. The manufacturer need to give you an inside track because I’ve watched multiple videos and yours is the one that almost has me buying, mainly due to video quality that I’m holding back. Did you shoot this in 2.7K or the 1080 HDR?

I loved the quality of the colors in the edited video. In other videos about the Hover X1, the difference between what was recorded with a more professional camera and when showing the images generated by the Hover is clear. It seems to have more "sharpness", but the quality of the Hover images was excellent. Was any filter/color correction used? Would it be too much to ask what the editing settings were? Thanks

Wow this looks seriously impressive. The fact no controller is cool for portable on the go. What were you using for the audio setup? What was connected to the iPhone?

I just got mine a week or so ago, and have been doing exactly what you suggest - trying out every mode with every height and distance combination. It's great that it shoots in landscape as you say for a classic TV piece to camera, but also switching to portrait makes it perfect for social media content too. I just did some experimenting this morning with the microphone and noise cancelling, let's see how that goes.

Certainly some good features and no doubt more improvements to come. For content makers such as yourself, I can see the advantages. I like the eye level views because they are more realistic of what you'd actually see if you were there; many drone shots look good of course, but in real life, you wouldn't get those views with your own eyes. However, as a means of recording for one's own benefit, I really couldn't do with the noise of it at the time. God forbid if these become popular with people in the outdoors!

Thank you so much for your video. I never knew about the noise cancelling feature existed in the app which is why I have not used my Hover Air for any tangible recording as I thought the noise will drown out my voice.

Great video 👍🏻 ordered mine should be here tomoz 👍🏻 can I ask what mic are you using for the x1 ? Thanks very much 👍🏻

Just purchased one ⚛️

Ok now I want one

125g means no FAA test to pass? Well done video Sir! Mike

Technology is amazing nowadays. Fair play to you for keeping up and not be fazed by the gadgetry (like I would be😄)! But how do you ‘summon it back’ once the shooting is done? Does it come with a remote control callback feature? And is there a way of changing the filming mode when it’s in the air? Also, does it have a max speed- ie would it be able to track me on my motorbike? Thanks again for the excellent review

Hia, thanks for the great video. I'm thinking of getting one, but I'm not sure if it has a few features, and you can't return it once opened. Do you happen to know if the zoom, orbit and birds eye modes can be set to run for a longer time? I was thinking 3 mins or even more depending on the application. Basically i want to use if for outdoor music videos in nice locations, like a beach, and seeing as I tend to film my own videos myself, this device seems the best choice out there. I'd like to, for example have it orbit me for the duration of a song, then I can cut the clip and use bits as needed. Would that work? Thanks in advance

Have you looked into the legailty of this drone? As I understand the UK drone laws, you need to always be able to see the drone AND you must always be in control of it.

What microphone do you recommend with your phone?, please.... Thanks you got yourself another subscriber 👍😊

Thanks for the review on the updated features. I agree that these updates are enthusiastically welcomed. I think this is a decent little drone for what it is intended to do and am constantly amazed at how people are wanting higher-end features (like in DJI) drones. I think the price point for what this little drone does is already quite high (and I say that from the perspective of someone who owns multiple DJI drones and is used to parting with large sums of cash 😂) and upgrading the camera (and subsequent internal storage) will only make the next iterations more expensive. I'm not saying that's a bad thing if it keeps these from becoming as ubiquitous as selfie sticks, but expecting similar features/performance to higher-end drones is a bit unrealistic IMO.

Useful video. I wonder how long the batteries will remain useable and how replaceable they are.

In the recent update 7.0 I ddiscouvered the possibility to record video as a hand held camera without flying. Manual control, and just record video.

The thing you didn't mention is while it's tracking and following you at a set distance and height, can one change those settings to something else while the drone is in the air or one would have to land it first? that is crucial you know. I've almost pulled the trigger on this thing but, the limited 2.7k 30 & 60fps is a bummer & camera could be protected when folded & batteries/flight time could be improved, until then, I'm not sure.

The image quality looks good. Is it the original video? I hesitated to buy it because of the rumor that the image quality is bad.

Which external mic are you using? is the DJI?

Can you share what mic you used in the video?

it would've been nice if you talking about the speed, i need to know if it can keep up with my ebike.

What microphone are you using

Hi, does your automatically record in landscape? Mine is set for portrait and I have no idea how to change it - any idea? Cheers 👍

Thanks for video. I am unable to view my videos from gallery, samsung. What do you use? Thanks in advance.

Do you have register this with CAA in UK?

This looks great and might be the answer for my Son who wants a drone for things like this when he goes on remote hikes ( as long as the noise is not invasive). Presumably theres no requirement for operator licence? (As no controller?)

been trying to think who you sound like its john craven.

How does it work with a group of 5 people, walking together on the same path but not close each other?

I wish there was a way the noise cancellation can just remove the propeller noise. As a skateboarder I like to hear my board rolling on the ground and me snapping my tail and doing tricks. All this is filtered out when recording audio. Only human speech is detected, cleaned up and recorded.

Do you need a separate microphone?,please and if so could you recommend one? Thanks😊

This audio is shot through the hoverairx1?

Just out of interest, how would it react if a jogger or walker was coming in the opposite direction, As you pass each other, would the Hover Air not be confused as to who to follow?

do I need any documents fot this drone. like operator ID

Very interesting. I'd want it beside me though, not in front or behind me. Is that possible? I do a lot of fly fishing and I definitely don't want it behind me or in front of me.

Is this something I could use if I'm snow skiing (carving) fairly fast (45 km/h) and I want the camera to follow in front of me (dolly mode) about 10 to 20 feet in front and about 5 feet above the ground? Will the white snow be a problem?

Killer device indeed, but the camera resolution is too low.

so, only 32G of mem, that fills up fast in 2.7k so how do you download the footage while in the field? Can you even?

what happens if more than one person exists while I am using this? can it distinguish me from others?

What if you want it to look at the scenery and not you?

Can it follow me when kayaking?

Now the limiting the max high at 9 meters, this sucks

The tricks are very neat and it's very convenient but the video quality is just trash considering in less than a year's time this kind of quality will damn near become archaic.

Have you not seen this video "quality"?

The battery life is a deal breaker for me.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see a DJI copycat product with improved features very soon, it's too good an opportunity to miss.

Is it fast enough for cyclists going around 18-20 mph?

Incredibly clever, but a lot of that video is quite jerky

Pretty cool but i think people film themselves too much 😅

I'm guessing you were given this to review? Unfortunately it's about 200 quid overpriced! 🤦🏻‍♂️

I just don’t understand the idea of filming yourself running.