The BEST Vacation Camera DRONE Ever! HOVER AIR X1 - Review

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  • čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
  • Are you heading off on Vacation? Or how about a local outing with the Family? Then the Hover Air X1 is the perfect Selfie Camera Drone.
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Komentáře • 335

  • @falloutdjsteve
    @falloutdjsteve Před 6 měsíci +5

    For all questioning the price or commenting on feature set: As an owner of over a dozen drones at all price points I get it. However, looking at this from a tech-spec perspective is not going to lead you to the right conclusion. The old phrase "it's not what you have, but what you make of it" applies here - this is a unique combination of mid-level camera/control features with advanced autonomous flight software that makes for a very compelling use case. The ability to deploy from your pocket in less than 30 seconds and capture a special moment wherever you are is something that other drones, even "mini" models, can't match. Also, there is a remote available but I consider it a non-necessary addition - this is not a drone designed to be manually flown. It is designed to be a flying camera unobtrusively capturing your moments on its own. Until you've used one yourself it is difficult to convey just how different an experience it provides.

  • @stevetranchell6568
    @stevetranchell6568 Před 6 měsíci +36

    I bought this drone about 5 months ago. It is a great drone for selfie photos and videos. I use it when hiking and vacationing. It fits in my pocket and is ready to fly immediately. I am very impressed with this drone. Great review Cap.

  • @Utoober-yp7mf
    @Utoober-yp7mf Před 6 měsíci +6

    Standard for $350 on sale but still pricey for something the older DJI drone like mini 2 se can also do and more. I'll wait till they upgrade to X2 w better video quality and be able to hover over water and cliff. Or DJI can copy the same features.

  • @sumner407
    @sumner407 Před 6 měsíci +14

    I am impressed by this little drone, until I looked at the price. I would be buying one if it were around $100, but $450, no way Jose’. However, after saying that, the video was expertly done and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks! 👍👍😀

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing

    • @henrysantiago5997
      @henrysantiago5997 Před 5 měsíci +3

      For that price ill get the DJI mini 2

    • @paulking7019
      @paulking7019 Před 5 měsíci +1

      I have found that there seems to be more than one company selling this type of drone with a similar name. The prices vary greatly. For this particular one in this review, ( Great review as always! )the price is around $400 U.S. while there is another one, not reviewed, for around $50. The names are very similar too. The one I see on commercials is "Hover CAMERA X1" while this review is for the "Hover AIR X1". They look identical at a glance. The "Hover CAMERA X1", as you might have guessed, is much cheaper. To add to the confusion there are plenty of people just using "Hover X1". I have no idea which one they are talking about, unless there is a third one or even a fourth?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@paulking7019zero zero robotics has made several versions of this product for years in different sizes. This is the latest greatest in a small size. It’s like DJI with their new and old models on the market (old minis cost less then new models), and of course their are the Chinese knockoffs of the DJI Mini for $50.

  • @canadianelementsautodetailing
    @canadianelementsautodetailing Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank you for the review really appreciate it I think I would be getting warm in spring

  • @5unTours
    @5unTours Před 6 měsíci +5

    I just installed the app - without owning the drone. There is a “try mode” where you can play through everything as if you already had the drone. There are video examples for each flight mode. I find this very helpful in making the purchase decision - the marketing department did a really good job there. ;-)

  • @garciadrones2023
    @garciadrones2023 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Que legal este drone d filmagem divertida.

  • @MrRaymond1021
    @MrRaymond1021 Před 6 měsíci +11

    It's impressive Steve. I'll be honest, I didn't think much about that drone when I first saw it. I honestly thought it wasn't any good, but for what I'm seeing. It looks good enough to give it as a gift. Thanks for sharing this fun video Steve. 👍👍👍

  • @DFR
    @DFR Před 6 měsíci +6

    Really cool drone Steve! Great for vacationing for sure and the photos are good the video is more eh but I think it is definitely is good thing to have.

  • @907nvl
    @907nvl Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great video, THANK YOU 👍👍

  • @jasonthompson6809
    @jasonthompson6809 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another great video Steve thanks for keeping us all up to date on all different types of RC things!

  • @dbradx
    @dbradx Před 6 měsíci +2

    Fantastic, thorough review as always, Cap'n - and what a cool little drone. I could definitely see this being great to have on vacation, a very impressive little piece of tech. Thanks, and happy flying!

  • @hummerzdca
    @hummerzdca Před 3 měsíci +2

    Okay, had it for a week now, and tested it in nearly all the places I go. The simplest of demonstrations. Tried it in the house downstairs, then even went up the stairs and it adjusted. Didn’t try it going down the stairs. Have to be careful with turning lights on or off, and especially with sun glare that washes out the image its following. Still fun and knowing that all tech like us, has its limitations! Good job, (even figured out what works with sound. Thanks for the post!

  • @broctabor6640
    @broctabor6640 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Very cool thanks

  • @adventure9606
    @adventure9606 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow only demo I have seen showing the audio recording. Very impressive !!!!!!!! Thanks !!

  • @liamrochford3649
    @liamrochford3649 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great review....👍 awesome little drone.

  • @BDF-
    @BDF- Před 5 měsíci +1

    I bought one of these early this month (December 2023)and I love it! Finally, a drone that can be flown by a stroke victim!!! 😀

  • @BMWHP2
    @BMWHP2 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this review. Nice little vacation friend to learn a bit about drones.. . . . when it was below $100.

  • @dougcooper4917
    @dougcooper4917 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Excellent tutorial review video of the Hover Air X1 drone. Thank you Captain Steve.

  • @shanebarber.4695
    @shanebarber.4695 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Hi Steve My friend 👋😀. I really like the beard 💯.
    This is a really neat drone as long as the wind is not real bad. Takes great photos.
    Thank you so much and God bless you and your family always 🙏

  • @visionz_n_media
    @visionz_n_media Před 5 měsíci +1

    I knew i should’ve come here first if i really wanted to see what this drone could do. I finally got mine and looking forward to getting it out there.

  • @innerg75
    @innerg75 Před 6 měsíci +5

    The price is pretty hefty for what it is appearance wise. I mean it's a great little unit that would be handy when on holiday.
    By the way, great to see you supporting Mo-vember Steve, I'm also supporting this and growing a Mo.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Happy Movember! You are one of the few who know what Movember is.

  • @theoztreecrasher2647
    @theoztreecrasher2647 Před 6 měsíci +7

    There was a version of these phone-only control selfie drones issued several years ago for similar exaggerated prices. This 1 seems to work somewhat better than that 1 which died a death because of its many limitations and Ap bugs. It ended up being discounted from its hundreds of dollars original price to scrap price. Or less even - I ended up with 2 for AU$19 each delivered from Kogan. Good value for 4 brushless motors and props, 2x 7.4v lipos and even a nice case. 😉😊

    • @ST19859
      @ST19859 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Sounds like the wingsland you are talking about. I did the same thing and grabbed one last year for like $20. Even at that price I feel like it's pretty useless but might be cool to put a new board in and do a custom build. Real shame, with decent batteries, a remote and usable app it could've been a really cool little selfie drone

  • @stuartjameswright
    @stuartjameswright Před 5 měsíci +1

    I got one of these for Xmas and it is a lot of fun and easy to use.

  • @growingupisatrap6688
    @growingupisatrap6688 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I love mine, have had it now for a couple of months. It perfectly compliments my mini 4 and personally think the price is worth it. So easy to use and there's nothing like it out there at present

  • @KrisTheSpecialist
    @KrisTheSpecialist Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice video, thank you!

  • @thelockpickinglebowski633
    @thelockpickinglebowski633 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Pretty cool!

  • @danielv1964
    @danielv1964 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Exelent explanation thank you

  • @engenheiroce
    @engenheiroce Před 6 měsíci +1

    fantastic!!!

  • @hubertkaczmarek2323
    @hubertkaczmarek2323 Před 5 měsíci

    Very nice review , thorough and pure detail with no time wasting. Thank You Cpt Drone!

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre6298 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good evening captain really cool drone nice set up

  • @gabbylabiano3341
    @gabbylabiano3341 Před 2 měsíci +2

    wow i love it soon i want to buy that drone❤❤❤❤❤❤🤞👍👍👍

  • @Coatsey007
    @Coatsey007 Před 2 měsíci +1

    A great video, thank you. I wonder if you can use the DJI bluetooth wireless mike?

  • @raidenevangs5567
    @raidenevangs5567 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great videos so cool drone.. i want to buy this..

  • @hummerzdca
    @hummerzdca Před 3 měsíci +2

    I saw 10+ other reviews of this, yours has been the best clear and concise explanations of the modes. I just ordered the Plus version w/3 batteries found for just over $300. With the features and simplicity, worth my money. Some feel it’s a lot, but 20 trips to star bucks is about the same! LOL
    I want it to supplement my DJI drones, and love the ‘pocket mobility’ of it to use. Fills in the usage I can’t do solo with my DJI drones. Don’t need it for the high cinema level stuff, but to mentor students in STEM educations. Great post, thank you!

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 3 měsíci +2

      Excellent! Hope you enjoy it.

    • @hummerzdca
      @hummerzdca Před 3 měsíci

      I just got my delivery today, but waiting to open the surprise in the morning. My only question right now is about the app: Is HOVER the only mode you can record your filtered voice on? I’m hoping the other modes will allow it too. I plan to use a wireless mike so I don’t have to walk around holding my phone up to my face! Thanks for the info, will let you know how things turn out!!

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@hummerzdcamy guess is you could use anything like AIRBUDS to walk around and record your voice. I have not tried it, but in theory it should work.

  • @allabouthim03
    @allabouthim03 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the video, I have been waiting for this review. I have the heavier CFly drone that does a really good job, but with all the new tracking regulations I'm just going to get something under 250grams. I'm going to go with the new Potensic 👍🏾.

  • @iamaoex
    @iamaoex Před 6 měsíci +1

    Reminds me of my first drone, Tello, which i also discovered here in your channel.

  • @TimHief
    @TimHief Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was hoping you'd do a review of this, I appreciate how you do reviews and your additional personal comments. That said, I see this drone in my future. I don't worry about the quality of the video because review has said mostly the same thing about it, as you did. For the target platforms (YT, FB, IG, X, etc.) this will work great, keeping in mind some adequate post processing. I suspect in a crowd this may have some challenges, it would be nice for someone to test that out. Like, will it work at a festival of some sort, or perhaps a large gathering like a company picnic or even a protest (very fashionable these days). If it can work in a crowd, the audio feature will set this apart I think. Well done, enjoyed your review.

  • @MHR_Photos
    @MHR_Photos Před 5 měsíci +1

    Amazing machine ❤

  • @HayesTech
    @HayesTech Před 6 měsíci +5

    Another great review. If it weren't for its high cost, for what it is, I would get one for quick B-roll videos. It's so small it's easy to take with you. But the price between $325.00 and $390.00 US, their are just better options out. But if you're not into drones I could see this bring a great vacation camera.

  • @henrytaaffe7058
    @henrytaaffe7058 Před 6 měsíci +1

    impressive review steve

  • @Ghost_Rider_786
    @Ghost_Rider_786 Před 26 dny +2

    Pretty good vid Steve .... Just a slight observation though - The Vile screeching noise this drone makes ..renders it useless for Vacation VIDEOS ....and therefore its a pretty expensive altenative to a - Selfie stick to take stills ....

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 26 dny +1

      It is noisy, but this is why you use it away from other humans so that it only tracks you.

  • @dragoncomber
    @dragoncomber Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great review, well explained. 👍

  • @ThunderBlitz234
    @ThunderBlitz234 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I like the intro because its winter lol

  • @georgealexander2955
    @georgealexander2955 Před 6 měsíci +3

    It takes the fun out of it, not being able to control it yourself with a controller. It defeats the purpose, atleast my personal opinion. Well once again it's be a pleasure watching your videos cap. I see your growing a goat tee/ beard. Looks good.thank you.

    • @PhilTParker
      @PhilTParker Před 4 měsíci

      Actually you can absolutely control it with a controller! There is one that people buy for the switch. It’s called the 8Bitdo. I’m going to first try out my xbox wireless controller on it when it arrives tomorrow. Mine is both bluetooth and 2.4ghz so perhaps it will work. You need to use the “custom” function and attach your controller through that part of the menu. Regarding the brand I mentioned, there are at least several different versions. The one I heard works is the micro version. It’s very small with no knobs. But like I said I’m going to see what the best option is. Google Bard AI says that multiple options are reported to work by various users. Cheers!

    • @hdejong46
      @hdejong46 Před 3 měsíci

      You can fly and control the drone with the app and the manual control feature.

  • @charlescox7672
    @charlescox7672 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thank You for reviewing this 🙂 - I was thinking seriously about getting one for Black Friday, but blew all my disposable cash on a new ebike instead. Taking to heart your words about the quality of the camera and also the relatively short height and distance capability, I may go for a more traditional drone like a budget DJI or maybe something like the Potensic Atom.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +3

      This Hover drone is only for people with a specific purpose and that is a selfie drone. If you have a larger purpose, then look at other drones.

    • @mirandahotspring4019
      @mirandahotspring4019 Před 6 měsíci

      I agree. This is really just an overpriced toy. My money is on the DJI Mini Pro 4

  • @PhilTParker
    @PhilTParker Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mine is on the way. I am going on vacation to the Caribbean I decided this was the perfect selfie device to bring with us. One thing I know will be a challenge…the wind. In that part of the world, it’s beautiful. But the tradewinds are there constantly. This means there will be many times that I can’t fly the device. Add to the fact that we will be spending a lot of our time on a Catamaran, and now water is part of the picture. Drones and water generally don’t mix well. So, I plan on taking my opportunities to film with it on land…when we are taking our island visits. It’s very small, so if I can’t use it, fine. But I do think there will be times that I will be able to use it. Possibly early in the day would be my guess. Cheers!

    • @dionwilliams9356
      @dionwilliams9356 Před měsícem

      Do you have any footage of using it on your Caribbean trip? Thinking of getting one for a similar vacation. TIA

  • @RobertKelly-it8wm
    @RobertKelly-it8wm Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice little drone I might buy one😅?!!😊

  • @FjbLivesAgri
    @FjbLivesAgri Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'll buy that one next month love to use that unlike dji

  • @bobbylefebvre6298
    @bobbylefebvre6298 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I like it

  • @bownsaway
    @bownsaway Před 5 měsíci +3

    Had mine about 2 months Steve absolutely love it it’s so simple to set up and fly folds away and fits in my pocket absolutely brilliant.

  • @jimsnodgrass8454
    @jimsnodgrass8454 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Very good review, Thanks, I agree with all you've said. I would like to add a couple comments tho. I too have been using one for about 6 months and have taken more than 200 clips with it.. It was great at the park since kids love to let it chase them around so mine has crashed dozens of times into monkey bars and things like that.. I found learnng to fly it manually a bit awkward but useful if you want to say do a survey of your roof and gutters. and will it take much longer video clips if you do that, or use dolley track mode.. It does handle wind well, and is still pretty stable in significant winds. There is no collision avoidance detection in it so it will fly into branches, cars, walls etc.. and tumble down without recovering. Sadly it will often delete those videos which would be interestig to watch, but are auto-deleted as it falls to the ground. if you're cutting tight cornes and it's tracking you it's liable to clip something because it only tracks you .. it doesen't see obsticals as do many more expensive drones. . I wish that it recorded the pre and post flights 2 seconds longer before shutting the camera off because it often clips off the take-off's and landings and any transitions between Zoom-in and Zoom out. The other thing you may find can happen is this:.. if you're in follow-me mode and your subject stops abruptly the X1 can bump into the back of the person's head and it's prone to grab any long hair and wind it into the prop motors. It didn't hurt, but would not fly after that until I got a very very tiny torx screw driver bit and was able to carefuly remove the 6 bottom cage cover screws and the three motor mount screws to be able to access and carefully unwind/remove the strands of fine hair wound into the two front motors.. Now it flies fine again.. but I did notice three spots where the cage support braces had broken during prior crashes. It's likey due to bumping into branches and car's and things over hard ground and they will break if it falls a long way. .. but it's now flying fine again and I really like it a LOT. The X1 can shoot about a dozen or more short videos before you need to unload/erase them. It auto-updated the firmware easily about 6 times and I'm now on version 7.4.1 . I hope they fic the video clipping issue but am happy with everything else it can do which is a LOT! Thanks jimS

  • @DaDesigntv214
    @DaDesigntv214 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I will ring your bell, and I will subscribe to you. It fits my construction work.I hope to have something like this one day.
    I'm from the Philippines.❤❤❤

  • @meertjurgen4939
    @meertjurgen4939 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you cool

    • @meertjurgen4939
      @meertjurgen4939 Před 3 měsíci

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  • @rosaofprague
    @rosaofprague Před 6 měsíci +4

    The idea behind it is brilliant. It is a simplified drone with all the useful features. 2.7K video is good enough but the price is unacceptable.

    • @DarkStoneCastle
      @DarkStoneCastle Před 6 měsíci

      No, 2.7K is not good enough.

    • @falloutdjsteve
      @falloutdjsteve Před 6 měsíci

      @@DarkStoneCastle Depends on the use case. Definitely not for any kind of professional use, but for social sharing it is more than adequate.

  • @oreosk8ter
    @oreosk8ter Před 6 měsíci +1

    It's upscale version of The Snap Chat drone. Almost an exact replica of the 1st generation of this drone.

  • @artshirleypv
    @artshirleypv Před 6 měsíci +1

    Not bad. When it came out a couple of years ago price was high then. Good video Captain

    • @falloutdjsteve
      @falloutdjsteve Před 6 měsíci

      The manufacturer (Zero Zero Robotics) had a couple of earlier models that has some of the same features more primitively implemented, but the HoverAir was released only about 8 months ago.

  • @vikrambeyondreview
    @vikrambeyondreview Před 6 měsíci +1

    I am waiting for this product review since it's available.

  • @marylandflyer5670
    @marylandflyer5670 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I would def be interested at half the price. But as good as it is for what it does, follow and selfie, that high pitched sound would drive me nuts.

  • @user-gn7cm4es4b
    @user-gn7cm4es4b Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hey Captain John hope all is well with you and your family.
    You replied to my last request regarding recommending a let’s call it a camera drone under 250 g not top quality but not shitty I guess kinda in the middle I just took your recommendation on the potensic Atom,
    I guess I’d like something similar, but just not as expensive for my girlfriend ..
    And once again, I know you did reply I just can’t find it .
    Thanks John keep doing what you do we need you

  • @willrine8614
    @willrine8614 Před 6 měsíci

    Fun video ! 😃
    It’s cool for what it is designed to do.
    I wonder what the discounted price was.🤔
    Anyway,
    You did a great job on the review Cap !
    😎

  • @MLHunt
    @MLHunt Před 6 měsíci +5

    Good review as usual. Thanks!
    Decent drone, definitely fills a niche between having your phone or camera and a selfie stick or tripod at one end, and a 'real' drone at the other, that will get you shots neither of these options can get you. So it's useful.
    That price though, yeesh.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +4

      Yup… the price should be around $250 in my limited opinion.

    • @MLHunt
      @MLHunt Před 6 měsíci

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 That seems about fair to me, and at that point I'd probably buy it.

  • @hummerzdca
    @hummerzdca Před 3 měsíci +1

    My only other question left now is (since I got the audio to work as I talk!) is will it still work if my iPhone goes to sleep/screen saver) as I walk and talk? TBD

  • @eugeneaustin
    @eugeneaustin Před 6 měsíci +1

    well it will be all right for man/women well the type that's all me, me, me look at me i'm lovely but the prise no thanks i like to zoom around another great review again Steve.

  • @AtortAerials
    @AtortAerials Před 5 měsíci +1

    This seems like great tech for indoor only use….if quality improves could be really great for creative inside stuff.

  • @IronOre33
    @IronOre33 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I give up, long journey of asking you to review bubito, i still want you to but this is the last time i ask
    Day: 24
    Of asking you to review the bubito fpv drone
    (Please reply)

  • @skytechm07
    @skytechm07 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great review
    What editing app do you use
    Thanks

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Check below the video and you’ll see all my gear

  • @shb7772000if
    @shb7772000if Před 6 měsíci +4

    People who know drones, would never buy this over a mini 2. If it cost $100 or $200 it might be more reasonable. Wonder how many they have sold? Good video as always Steve.

    • @falloutdjsteve
      @falloutdjsteve Před 6 měsíci +3

      I own many drones, including the Mavic 3 Pro. I also own the HoverAir X1, and it is well worth the price. Its value is in its unique use case - it fits in your pocket and can be taking cinematic video within 30 seconds of pulling it out. That opens up so many opportunities that would have been lost with a more traditional drone.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +3

      Wow, slow down there Tex. A mini 2 and this drone are two very different drones. The people buying this are those with a purpose for a selfie drone. A mini 2 is a drone not accepted at most vacation tourist locations, nor is it as portable as this one.

    • @shb7772000if
      @shb7772000if Před 6 měsíci

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 who is Tex?

    • @driewiel
      @driewiel Před 6 měsíci

      @@shb7772000if You stand on one spot and fly your drone around a bit. But go on a bike trip 100km a day and you soon find out why something like this Hover AirX is much more practical, read 'faster'. Can use it 20 times a day. No phone needed, no calibration, no wait for satellites, no settings you all to go through, no 'no-fly zones'. If takes minutes to launch for a quick shot you're just not gonna bother and ride on.
      Besides the Mini 2 doesn't even have a tracking or follow-me feature unless you buy a third party app like Litchi or Maven. Try tie the controller with phone to your handlebar. And I may be wrong, but I see very few people flying a DJI Mini manually while riding a bike. My guess is it is not that easy to fly smooth at the right speed.
      Not saying this Hover AirX is perfect. I would like to see a controller if you want one. And GPS so you can also increase distance and have GPS follow-me. The ideal hiker/biker drone hasn't been made yet. Shame because I could tell the Chinese exactly how such a drone should look like. All technology is already there on pretty cheap drones. They just have to put it in one package. Don't need 4k 6 fps, or obstacle avoidance, or 5km range. And BTW DJI's active-track is useless in real life. Soon people find it annoying having to stop every time. For example try use the inner-outer circle thing in the Mini 4 app on a touchscreen while riding a bike. Impossible. Lets face it, DJI are not hiker/biker drones. Could be so much better.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +3

      @@shb7772000ifIt is a classic Western Movie phrase from days of old when a supporting character was saying something excitedly good, although it was missing the point of what the main character was saying.

  • @2_damn_fly
    @2_damn_fly Před 6 měsíci +1

    Gopro needs to buy them out and stick their sensors and image stabilization in there. Imagine a GoPro version of this thing! Still its a pretty cool little drone as is

  • @untitledhandle
    @untitledhandle Před 6 měsíci +2

    bro you grew a b e a r d

  • @gregb1599
    @gregb1599 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Scary times we live in where a drone can automatically track you. There was a recent movie Angel has fallen series with killer drones, and here we are they are real..

  • @sagsdothedu
    @sagsdothedu Před 3 měsíci +1

    Does this gizmo follow and ljj ok close on when there are other people nearby? Cheers

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I have no idea what you wrote due to gibberish words. This drone follows by shape identification so if you stand close to other people it will get confused.

    • @sagsdothedu
      @sagsdothedu Před 3 měsíci

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks and sorry for the typos 🫣

  • @Klaatu-ij9uz
    @Klaatu-ij9uz Před 6 měsíci +1

    GREAT review......and Academy Award winning editing!

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Editing is a BIG part of CZcams. Those that don't edit tend to have LONG BORING video reviews.

  • @Jon_G.
    @Jon_G. Před 6 měsíci +2

    Battery last how long?

  • @A-Viking
    @A-Viking Před 6 měsíci +2

    i'll wait for v2, better quality and low lights I assume

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +1

      I think this is their V5. Hover drones by this company have been around for many years but none have been as good or as small as this one.

  • @Craig-xw7ff
    @Craig-xw7ff Před 2 měsíci +2

    I purchased one of these drones several months ago and I think it's the cat's meow. 🙂
    I can fly it in manual mode even though I fell prey to a crippling stroke two years ago (03-21-22); it's great to be able to fly it with one hand. 😀

  • @Snack.Dragon
    @Snack.Dragon Před 6 měsíci +1

    May I attach camera VR on Hover Air X1 ? Is there any version smaller and transparent ?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Nope, no additional camera. That would be a bad idea.

  • @printer5518
    @printer5518 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Thanks Steve, but this hover drone has been around for a while, it’s always been over priced but now it’s ridiculous, I suspect what you’re paying for now is the software on this one, it looks like they may have perfected it finally but for over $400 there really are way better choices out there in my humble opinion. I appreciate you always looking out for us and making these good videos, keep them coming.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +6

      It is a selfie drone, and there are no other drones to compete with it in that class, hence the price. Please do not compare this with a drone like a DJI mini or comparable because those are not selfie drones.

    • @printer5518
      @printer5518 Před 6 měsíci

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 - Yes I see your point. You can probably also get away with bringing this to more places on vacation.

    • @steveo726
      @steveo726 Před 5 měsíci

      It hasn’t the passport drone has this is a new improvement
      Although boring as fk

  • @hdejong46
    @hdejong46 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Question I'm going to the Islands do I need wifi or can I fly without an internet connection?

  • @mike-barnes
    @mike-barnes Před měsícem +1

    I really thought the video would be a snarky review, based on the title, but you explain what it is and what it isn't. The lack of a direct remote control kind of terrifies me.

  • @AnotherCG
    @AnotherCG Před měsícem +1

    The begining of cyberdyne systems

  • @waddac2
    @waddac2 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Pretty cool drone gadget Steve. Out of interest, could you use Bluetooth ear buds or wired ones if prefered to record audio, rather than holding phone and speaking into microphone on phone as holding a phone and speaking into it may look a bit strange?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Probably… because it is just recording whatever sound the phone gives it

    • @falloutdjsteve
      @falloutdjsteve Před 6 měsíci +1

      Yes, it supports any microphone compatible with your phone, wired or wireless.

    • @waddac2
      @waddac2 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@falloutdjsteve 👍👍

  • @b1530807
    @b1530807 Před 6 měsíci +1

    the record image is also good ..

  • @x64600
    @x64600 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Anyone remember the 1995 horror sci fi movie 'Screamers?' When ever I hear a loud drone I recall that movie.

  • @julianmclean3869
    @julianmclean3869 Před 6 měsíci +1

    HCP (Short for ; well you know what!!) amazing piece of kit however with all of its advanced features you can now buy a Mini 2 fly more combo in Australia for a similar price!!!!

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Mini 2 and the Hover are for two totally different purposes. Those who need the benefits of the Hover will get it. And those who don’t will get the mini 2.

  • @metalceesie219
    @metalceesie219 Před 21 dnem +1

    i have one now too,a pitty the video quality is noisy if you watch it on a big screen(grainy) even with great light conditions,i shoot at the max that is 2k 30fps

  • @hubschenk1652
    @hubschenk1652 Před 6 měsíci +2

    A practical drone for all the Instagram girls and other self-dart sellers. 😉

  • @DirtyPlumbus
    @DirtyPlumbus Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'd be interested at half the price, or if I could actually fly it through the app.

  • @RobertKelly-it8wm
    @RobertKelly-it8wm Před 6 měsíci +1

    Look nice I might buy a few, cheap enough😅!??😅

  • @slavenracheltomasi8794
    @slavenracheltomasi8794 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Any idea how it does over or near water? Would it follow me if I’m on the boat moving at 10-15 mph?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Maybe at 10 MPH yes, but when on a boat it would have difficulty picking you out from the boat.

    • @adventure9606
      @adventure9606 Před 2 měsíci

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 Plus I believe their website or manual says not over water or anything smooth like a floor, I guess it can't judge the height its hovering over.

  • @g7rta40
    @g7rta40 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video 👍
    It’s an interesting drone, although a little expensive for what it is.
    One thing to note.. if the CAA get their way, then this little drone will need a Remote ID module attaching in a couple of years for the UK.
    Unlike in the US, they are wanting sub 250g drones to have remote ID! 😢

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +2

      That is silly because $20 toy drones for kids, that are harmless due to motors & range, would need remote ID.

    • @g7rta40
      @g7rta40 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 I know. I think up to 100g might be exempt as long as it doesn’t have a camera. It’s crazy isn’t it? This is one of the new rules the CAA are recommending, but it won’t be until 2026 - I’m hoping it doesn’t happen.

  • @looksharpPT
    @looksharpPT Před 6 měsíci +1

    Nice, a new version of "the vacuum cleaner" version drone. So no c-fly v2 video? why? The damn thing just break down on arrival ?!?!? Good video, by the way. (Sorry for the rant...)

  • @obsidiansands
    @obsidiansands Před 2 měsíci +1

    The price is probably due to the simple "AI" it has, it's got to be at least "smart" enough to be able to follow you and perform those flight paths with minute calculation on its part. What's lacking is a dedicated voice command or small remote that you can use to switch modes on the fly instead of having to have it return to you to switch modes. I know that the phone can do that via their app, but having a half-palm-sized remote that can double as an ad-hoc noice canceling microphone would be awesome to have.

  • @GWAYMUSICRECORDS
    @GWAYMUSICRECORDS Před 5 měsíci +1

    Are there any drones or flying cameras that aren't loud with built in microphones? To eliminate having to do post edits

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 5 měsíci +1

      If you put a mic in a drone all you will hear is the drone.

    • @GWAYMUSICRECORDS
      @GWAYMUSICRECORDS Před 5 měsíci

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 The first person to create a self-flying drone under 30 decibels with a camera, microphone, and Bluetooth upload will be a very very rich person!

  • @lynsmith1096
    @lynsmith1096 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good review Steve. As you said it is a bit pricy.

  • @icelandknight
    @icelandknight Před 5 měsíci +1

    Online I saw it for $400 USD (Dec 2023) ... I suppose prices may change, so no mention of that in the video... Loses you in a crowd? WHY not have an electronic ID thing that you can have on you, that id.s you to YOUR HoverAir... and last question: Is it fast enough to follow a motorcycle? On a highway? (This is somethign I would be interested in.) "FOLLOW!" ... would be nice if you could command it in your phone, maybe through "Bixby"... "Make drone FOLLOW"... "Make drone ORBIT"... "Make drone go HIGHER". etc. (also it sounds very noisy) - Just some ideas after watching the video. Thanks.

  • @nivektek2681
    @nivektek2681 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice Video..How much please?Where Can I Buy Online or physical stores please?Only Selfie Video Only please?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 3 měsíci +2

      There is a link below the video that takes you to the store that sells it.

  • @haze1123
    @haze1123 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this great review. 👍👍
    The instructions that come with the drone are woefully incomplete.

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Glad to read it was helpful

    • @haze1123
      @haze1123 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@CAPTAINDRONE798 New subscriber here. Keep up the great work.

  • @lisarenesalon
    @lisarenesalon Před 6 měsíci +1

    What microphone did you use in this video?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Check below this video and you’ll see the gear I use

  • @carltonlandry1972
    @carltonlandry1972 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I noticed your head camera was a GoPro, just for curiosity why didn't you choose the ace pro to shoot this footage?

    • @CAPTAINDRONE798
      @CAPTAINDRONE798  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Too heavy for a head cam in my opinion. However the side ground footage was from the Ace and significantly cropped in. Take my word… it is a camera with image quality better than the competition.