HOVERAir X1 Drone
The HoverAir X1 Drone is an innovative, ultra-portable quadcopter designed for aerial photography enthusiasts, vloggers, and drone hobbyists. This drone offers a range of intelligent features, making it the ideal tool for creating high-quality content on the go. Weighing 125 grams and featuring a foldable design, it easily fits in your pocket, making it perfect for travel and outdoor adventures.
Performance and Flight Features:
The HoverAir X1 is equipped with multiple intelligent flight modes that allow you to capture stunning, stabilised shots without needing to be an expert pilot. These modes include:
- Hover: Maintain a fixed position for static shots.
- Follow: The drone tracks your movement, ensuring you stay in the frame.
- Orbit: Circle the subject for dynamic 360-degree footage.
- Zoom Out: Start with a close-up and gradually expand the view.
- Bird’s Eye: Capture overhead shots from a vertical perspective.
These intelligent flight paths are powered by the VIO (Visual Inertial Odometry) system, ensuring smooth tracking and high precision even without GPS, making the X1 reliable indoors and outdoors. However, users should be cautious around obstacles as the drone does not feature advanced collision avoidance.
Camera Capabilities:
The HoverAir X1’s camera can shoot 2.7K video at 30fps or 1080p at 60fps, along with HDR support for improved video quality. Its 12-megapixel camera captures clear, crisp stills. The triple video stabilisation system, combining a mechanical gimbal, electronic image stabilisation (EIS), and horizon levelling, ensures your videos remain smooth, even in breezy conditions.
Easy Control and Sharing:
This drone can be flown autonomously or manually using the HoverAir app on iOS or Android. In autonomous mode, a simple button press initiates flight, while the app offers a full suite of controls for custom paths and manual flight. Once captured, you can transfer your photos and videos via Wi-Fi to your smartphone or access the built-in 32GB storage via USB-C.
Battery and Portability:
The X1 is powered by a 1050mAh lithium battery, providing around 11 minutes of flight time per charge. It is designed for quick and easy battery swapping, ensuring you can continue your sessions uninterrupted. Its compact dimensions of 127×86×31mm (folded) make it one of the most portable drones available.
Key Specifications:
- Video Resolution: 2.7K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60fps, 1080p HDR
- Photo Resolution: 12MP (4000 x 3000 pixels)
- Flight Time: 11 minutes
- Stabilisation: Mechanical gimbal, EIS, and horizon leveling
- Storage: 32GB onboard memory
- Weight: 125 grams
- Max Flight Speed: 15 mph (24 km/h)
- Max Altitude: 15m
- VIO Positioning System: No GPS needed
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