Live up to the Hype? HoverAir X1 Full Review - Pocket Sized Self Flying Tracking Camera Drone

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5 ай бұрын

Enjoy my Full Review of the HoverAir X1 Pocket Sized Self Flying Tracking Camera Drone by ZeroZero amzn.to/3H9ve2G
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@joekatich4501 4 ай бұрын

Not sure if you know that it has a noise canceling mode to remove the prop noise. Your phone is used as the mic. It's literally a game changer for impromptu vloggers

@BladeRicsi 4 ай бұрын

This drone was introduced in my country on our main drone YT channel, but it was roasted to ground. So i had very low expectation when i started to watch your video. But now, after i finished watching it my opinion is changed. I like your reviews because it is independent to manufacturers.Nice work

@__WJK__ 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, the noise is a major deal breaker, since flying this in public places is going to annoy everyone within 50+ feet :’(

@bownsaway 4 ай бұрын

I have had one for 3 months I love it so easy to use and video and photo quality are great brilliant for vacations.

@RickyD1968 4 ай бұрын

Why only 3 months ?

@AeroFlareEdits 3 ай бұрын

You should have gotten a dji mini 2… it’s a ton better for 300 dollars

@bownsaway 3 ай бұрын

@@AeroFlareEdits I have 2 DJI drones Mini 2 se and Mini 3 plus Hover X1 so I guess I am a lucky boy.

@pickledpeppers1577 4 ай бұрын

Good review as usual but you realize that you don't need the app to set parameters for each of the canned functions, all you need to do is hold down on the button and the voice will indicate the next setting for example zoom out if you hold it it down will will cycle between 5-20ft I believe each time you hold the button down. The unit has no GPS but a sophisticated VSIO orientation. The company is promising gesture control in the future and the voice filter for allowing one to record (using phone) works extremely well in filtering out the drone noise. Took this to Newport RI beach in strong wind and it performed well, also it is a crowd pleaser as the mere mortals had to have someone in the group or stranger take a picture/video and saw me use this and were very interested.

@gerardbigg 4 ай бұрын

Probably the best review I've ever seen deep in details.. Will love to get myself one some day..🎉

@flaviorodriguez8594 3 ай бұрын

This was the best video I have found about that drone, thank you for that!

@BlairAir 4 ай бұрын

According to ZeroZero, it has no Obstacle Avoidance. However, it follows so closely and at the subjects height, unless YOU crash, it won't either, lol. Not perfect, but so light and with screens it's reasonably indestructible - all without fancy sensors! DJI be all "that's not good!" - Au contrare, IT IS good! Simple and good.

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

I had quite a bit of fun testing this one. Really was surprised how it weaved through the trees on a follow track. I could have sworn it knew they were there 😂🍻

@Mr.K.82 3 ай бұрын

that was a very useful full and fun review. thank you for posting this.

@Jeffasaurases 23 күн бұрын

I’m a photographer so this looks great for a third person video perspective while i take photos

@joshuajames1720 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the motorbike shots, this is exactly why I am looking to buy one!

@johntheplumber2920 4 ай бұрын

Happy new year Dustin, that drone looks cool

@DavidDeLuge 4 ай бұрын

I’ve had one since September and have not had any issues with it at all. Very impressive.

@lungyudhnornnaka6791 2 ай бұрын

Great reviews!

@PhilTParker 4 ай бұрын

I’m really impressed with this drone. I arrives tomorrow and I will be taking on a vacation with my wife soon. I anticipate having some great shots from the air, some selfie pics, and hopefully the sound won’t be too annoying. I have owned the Phantom 3, and as of now the DJI Spark. Both are great drones but the laws make it difficult to take them on international vacations, like to BVI. This one is so small, so light and it looks like a toy (especially the white version which I bought). The main problem I face is that there will be quite a bit of wind where I’m going next. But that’s ok. I’ll just take my opportunities, and also do a bit of training before we leave. It will be a fun adventure and I’m hoping for some great pictures. Especially using orbit, the dolly cam, and perhaps a bit of customization. One thing: this drone through it’s app (the part of it called “custom” menu), apparently allows for other controllers to control it. I just reach out to their support to see what’s possible. Cheers!

@slywongmusic 3 ай бұрын

Amazing little drone, thanks for your reviews, it's awesome 👍👍

@seniorebikenation 3 ай бұрын

Hi Dustin, It is a great little drone for my e bike channel…. BUT, I did break blades on 2 different Hover Air’s on bike trails where there were small limbs that it did not avoid and had to send two drones back but Hover Air replaced both of them. I guess they found out that I was a Influencer and didn’t want a bad review on my channel. Overall it is a very good drone at that price point but I only fly it in wide open areas.

@joshuaslawncarellc 4 ай бұрын

I really think I can use this to help make video content doing lawncare and landscaping

@Peakabike 2 ай бұрын

Good video, with the IRL experience showing a lot of details that you don't see elsewhere. There's an update apparently with side tracking and changing modes while it's flying, maybe you can give it a try.

@raidenevangs5567 4 ай бұрын

Very informative I like ur vids..thank you for sharing this..

@hummerzdca 3 ай бұрын

Great post! For what it has, it will be my extra to do local smaller shorts to add to my upcoming content! It’s not meant to be like a Mini 4 Pro and being a “flying selfie stick” type drone, is asking it plenty! I like it and will be adding it to my Mini 3 & 4 Pro after all! Thanks!

@Robert-bu5fv 4 ай бұрын

Happy New Year Dustin!!

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

Happy new year!

@pksteffen 2 ай бұрын

Great review. Looks very cool. I think it is recording 4K but cropping to provide that stabilization.

@spyplane8 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of the better small tracking drones. Unfortunately, they're charging far too much for that device! It's Behavior reminds me a lot of the large American made drone that uses cameras. I'm curious to know what software this drone is utilizing.

@finn7530 4 ай бұрын

very nice editing here!

@gunjafpv 4 ай бұрын

Wow. Good video, checked price..noway would I get this over a 2nd hand mini 2. Or spend extra for the 3 or 4. Wow expensive but very good tracking from it

@brendanshortt4103 24 күн бұрын

Would love one of these only it has a problem flying in any windy conditions 🚴

@tts8297 4 ай бұрын

Is that Colorado? As ususal, great review.

@GDub83 3 ай бұрын

It would be cool if you could chain modes so birds eye, then orbit, then come down to fallow.

@JuanJDumeP 4 ай бұрын

My man's moved to the main land and it shows lol nice drone.

@coskuarsiray 18 күн бұрын

what a beautiful place to live!

@GAZA2492 4 ай бұрын

So Ian I am subscribed and have been for a long time my friend you will always get a like from me I started with the mini 3 pro but just had to get the upgrade to the mini 4 Pro witch is a game changer for me and was thinking of upgrading again to the air 3 but I only have the simple license and am not up for doing the other license to fly the bigger drones my question to you is how do you contact an airfields tar to ask them if its OK to fly my friend I am very new to this and when I take off I am more like a sniper and don't want to be seen yes there are loads of people that want that reaction its just not my thing as I seen a karen last year in a large white SUV with my insta x3 straped to my chest the car past me 6 times but every time I went over to speak to them they drove off as fast as they could

@ododargo 4 ай бұрын

hi when its unfolded the arms are at a angle like a aeroplane called diehederal

@georgeaura 4 ай бұрын

Didnt the spark after a bit of updating have all these different modes and gesture controls?

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

Yes it did 🍻

@toretorstensson6438 4 ай бұрын

Hello! So I have now watched some of your videos about DJI mini 4 pro and DJI air 3 and a few more. You didn't seem at all impressed with the DJI mini 4's tracking feature because it stopped following you and the fact that it ran into a power line. I am a beginner and want to get a drone, since I have a youtube channel, the quality of the videos means a lot to me, it should be sharp and clear. I don't want to pay a fortune. Good battery life and not too heavy. Which drone would you say I should choose from the ones you have tested?

@jesusgjchuza6491 4 ай бұрын

Very nice 🤝

@Zenfic2978 4 ай бұрын

ANOTHER VIDEO LETS GOOO

@Zenfic2978 4 ай бұрын

If this drone is 400 dollars u should get an mini 2 used fmc. U can easily get an dji mini 2 for under 400. But It doesn't have any obstacle avoidance. But mini 2 overall great drone. Im more an dji guy so i don't know about the prices for an used skydio. I just know that the skydio 2 is an good if not beast tracking drone.(for now😮😮) Dustin when will dji sent u an inspire 3😊

@rubinhodrone9204 4 ай бұрын

Bom dia Passando pra prestigiar aquele super Like Tmj

@armasf.4062 4 ай бұрын

I remember seeing a drone with the same idea called "Hover Passport". I remeber wanting it soo bad when it came out. Maybe they bought the idea or they are still the same company?

@Bixler1743 Ай бұрын

Same company!

@jaredsibert9503 4 ай бұрын

Unbox therapy did something with it that was kinda cool he put out his hand not even under it and it registered he put his hand out while it was a couple feet away and it came to him and landed you should try it

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

I did that at the end 🍻

@RickyD1968 4 ай бұрын

Very cool drone for $400 It is like having a pet bird that can record you lol but it looks like they still need to work out some system errors !!!

@dhoffman6435 4 ай бұрын

A cute and very expensive selfie stick without the stick. A very good first or second version. There's a lot to like about it, especially the convenience and its amazing tracking ability. However, I'm surprised Zero brought this out with such noisy props, a big megative, which makes it unacceptable for use around people and a deal breaker for many. I'll wait for a good sale to bite or maybe their next model release will include additional refinement and be a better value.

@ST19859 4 ай бұрын

Definitely a neat toy, reminds me of a way better version of the wingsland disaster. That said it seems awfully pricy for what's amounts to a deluxe selfie stick

@PakistanCurrent 29 күн бұрын

Will it work in crowded places like high street recording from height or travelling videos how about driving and it follows and records I’m not sure if that will work that way let me know thanks

@DustinDunnill 29 күн бұрын

There is no obstacle avoidance and it doesn't track cars, only people so probably not for what you want 🍻

@georgeaura 4 ай бұрын

Did you know you can record audio from you without the sound of the motors from the drone?

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

The audio in the app wasn't working. You could see the error when I was showing the recorded app on occasion 🍻

@Bixler1743 Ай бұрын

Is this made by the same company that made the Hover Camera Passport in 2016??

@Smilog 4 ай бұрын

125 gr,is way lighter then dji, this drone is stunning! A part for 11 mins bat

@DSN262 3 ай бұрын

Dustin richer than everyone here combined 😯

@mtbromania 4 ай бұрын

This is the fastest range test from the channel. 😁

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

😂🍻

@londenard 4 ай бұрын

This is the kind of drone for self tracking... maybe they'll make an advanced model with a better camera and longer flight time, with more capabilities to fill the hole left by Skydio. The problem seems to be a difficulty in making a drone a great selfie drone AND a great everything else drone. Skydio and presumably Zero Zero make good selfie drones and DJI makes a great everything else drone... None of these companies seem capable of doing both. I honestly think Zero Zero could produce a really good 1/1.3" sensor selfie/tracking drone for around $1000. A medium sized/ sub 250g drone, with a decent 4k/ 60 camera, 40+ minute flight time, quieter operation, and a top speed off 45-50 mph could be a real hit.

@damnit8879 4 ай бұрын

I remember last year this was just 50usd. look at this now

@drone4475 4 ай бұрын

I'm still waiting for dji to make tello 2)

@JamesBond-qv2ht Ай бұрын

Good review but this seems expensive for its very limited capabilities.

@DroneHDTV 4 ай бұрын

you missed a major feature. You can get rid of the prop noise in the app

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

Would have been great if it worked. Audio kept having an error pop up and couldn't even record as seen on occasion when recorded screen was shown 🍻

@DroneHDTV 4 ай бұрын

I use a old iphone 7 plus and it works great. not super hot audio but helps. either way you showed me more features I have not used. price point great and good money for the buck. It is more suited for vloggers than pilots. vest wishes and looking forward to your next video@@DustinDunnill

@DroneHDTV 4 ай бұрын

@@DustinDunnill maybe andriod? It does work very well my end. I guess you should contact them and see what the issue is. Be good to see the support also.

@DustinDunnill 4 ай бұрын

Likely an android issue. It's always easier to program apps for a few iPhone models than hundreds of android models 😂🍻

@DroneHDTV 4 ай бұрын

agreed mate. but what a great thing to have. tech is getting better everyday, but im ill now cant do what i did before. keep up the great videos. @@DustinDunnill

@levigilcona2979 2 ай бұрын

Can you see live what the drone is seeing?

@7MPhonemicEnglish 4 ай бұрын

at high altitude, the props will need to spin faster and make more noise. Big props are quieter but typically unguarded. Pros 'n Cons like always😕

@kevindarkstar 4 ай бұрын

I believe it's top speed is quoted at 15mph

@brianskinner1893 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! That's a hard pass on this toy. You can get a brand new DJI Mini 2 for less money and a DJI Mini 3 for the same money or less. No thanks HoverAir X1.

@vangarus Ай бұрын

4:36 it's 128 grams not 242gr.

@kenspaceman3938 2 ай бұрын

It’s a fun little selfie drone, but severely overpriced. Also, I’ve got the Spark, still working fine after all these years and compared to the Spark this new little selfie drone is very inferior regarding what you get. If the price was set to around 100-200 USD or EUR it in my own opinion could be a fun gadget. But as it in my country Finland would require the same drone operator licensing as a real camera drone this is a no go for many.