#hoverx1 #hoverairx1
Let's review what it's like to use the HoverAir X1 drone on MTB trails. This is NOT paid content, I actually bought this and use it on the trail.
It's a neat little device, super-light, 2K and pretty simple to use. Turn it on, select the mode and go. It can be like having your own camera operator and it works well most of the time. To get sound you need to use the app on your phone... I don't I just use the GoPro sound when I need it.
For wide-open spaces it's great, tracks well and records good footage. For singletrack... that's hit or miss - mostly hitting branches that is.
I keep mine on my gear pack on a strap pocket so I can just take it out and use it without taking off my pack. Turn it on, select the mode from the device's button and it takes off from your hand. When you're done, hold your hand out and it will return to your palm. Simple.
It has a several different modes to choose from and you can select the distance too. For singletrack you want it close, for sweeping wide-open shots you want distance. Even with close - you're still going to lose it as soon as the trail turns. It's just a fact.
This doesn't make it not useful - you should just be aware of the limitations. There is no obstacle avoidance. It just follows you for better or worse.
Flight modes are, Hover, Zoom out, Follow, Orbit, Birds Eye, Snapshot, Dolly track, and Manual.
Follow and Dolly Track are the most useful for riding. Follow does just that, it follows you. Dolly Track keeps the Hover following you from the front - until you speed up and it kinda loses it and follows you. Still, you get some interesting footage from this.
It's not perfect but it's really small, not too expensive and provides some interesting and useful riding and B footage so I think it's worth it.
17 фев 2024
