 Now, it is quite impressive what drones nowadays can do and the Hover Air X1 is probably the most exciting drone that I've ever gotten my hands on. Not only is it a self-flying action camera, but it also makes capturing epic shots easier than ever before. Now, I own a DJI Mini 3. However, to film myself, it just takes way too long. Also, as a beginner, flying and controlling these traditional drones can be quite challenging and require more practice. And this is where the Hover Air X1 comes in. It takes all of the hassle out of flying a drone and allows you to enjoy the moment while capturing amazing footage. Now, the Hover Air X1 is foldable, as you can see. It's a pocket-sized drone that weighs only 125 grams. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry around wherever you go. Now, it doesn't have GPS, which means it takes off quicker than traditional drones. This is a great feature for capturing spontaneous moments without having to wait for the GPS to connect. Now, it also doesn't have a controller making it even more compact and portable. If you want to control the hover manually, you can do so using your smartphone, which is great because I film a lot on my iPhone. Now, you can see it only has two buttons, one to turn on and off the drone, and over here to select the different flight modes. Also, the drone comes with one high-quality camera that can shoot up to 2.7K at 30 frames per second, delivering good video quality that you can use for your social media. It also has one camera at the bottom and two sensors on the side for altitude control and obstacle avoidance. Now, the hover is designed with safety and durability in mind. You can see that its carbon fiber case encloses the propellers, making it safe to touch while in motion. And this also adds an extra layer of protection against crashes, ensuring that your drone stays intact even after multiple flights. Additionally, the enclosed propellers are resilient and can withstand minor bumps and collision without breaking or getting damaged. But how do you actually use it? Now, to start, simply unfold it and then press the power button for three seconds until the green light appears. And then after you choose the flight mode, simply select that button and then place it horizontally with your face. You can see it is now in hover mode. How cool is that? And after the drone completes its flight, you can let it fly placing your hand underneath. And it will do so. Quite cool. Now, one helpful tip is if you accidentally press the power button to cancel the flight before takeoff, just simply press it again. Now, you can see that the entire process only takes around 25 seconds to start up and become fully airborne. Now, the Hover Air X1 is equipped with five intelligent flight path presets, each designed to capture unique shots. The first mode is hover allowing the drone to stay in one position while tracking you. The second mode is zoom out where the drone gradually flies away and then towards you. The third mode is follow where it tracks and follows you from behind. This mode is particularly popular for capturing action shots. The fourth mode is orbit with the drone circling around you while maintaining a constant distance. The fifth mode is bird's eye capturing a top-down shot from directly above you. Now, here's a pro tip. By long pressing on this button, you can adjust the range of motion. You can also adjust the settings in the hover app, but we will dive into that later. Now, in addition, there is this custom mode arrived here where you can choose between two intelligent flight modes, dolly track or a snapshot. Now, with dolly track, similar to the follow mode, not only can it track you from behind, but it will also track you from the front. Now, this mode is a bit more advanced so be cautious as it doesn't have any sensors here on the back. So I recommend you test it out in an open field first. Now, to land the drone in dolly track mode, place your palm out and the hover will fly towards you and land on your hand automatically. Now, with a snapshot, your hover captures a 12 megapixel photo when you're still and the image quality is actually pretty good. Another great feature of the hover is manual control, allowing you to control it with your smartphone using the hover app, which we will get into just a bit. You also get a real-time view which is very helpful for setting up your shot. This mode is great for more precise control shots. I like to use it to create establishing shots, for example. So let's look at the Hover X1 app. I'm gonna open it up and you'll first be greeted with the home screen and you also have featured, which you can also post your own videos if you want to. Up here you have moments which I've captured. So let's now tap on hover and over here we have different options. Let's look at hover album. And this is where I have all of the media stored inside the hover. The hover actually has 32 gigabytes of storage and you can see it's already empty because I've already downloaded it to my phone, which I can view over here. And now we have hover settings. In here you have the different flight modes. So I can select hover for example and I can change the duration. I mostly leave it in continue and I can also enable target tracking if I want to. And newly they've added a vertical mode so you can shoot in 1080p up to 30 frames per second. But I'm gonna leave that off for now. So the highest video quality you can shoot in is 2.7K at 30 frames per second. That's what I usually leave it on. Now for example, in the other modes, let's select zoom out. You can also decide how far it shall fly away from the subject. So I've set it to nine meters. You can also choose the altitude. I usually leave it at flat. Let's head back. Then you also have the custom button, which I've set to Dolly track, but you can also choose snapshot. Then over here you have sound recording, which I will talk about a little bit later. Then you also have storage management, firmware update, which I leave in automatic download. Then you can also disable the voice which can get annoying. You have calibration, the hover language. Then you have the unit of length, which I like to keep in meters. So what's really cool is that you also have a smart preview. So this way I have a real-time preview of what the HoverAir X1 is seeing. And then when we head back, we also have manual control, which I really like. So you can see you have different controls and you can even use it with an RC if you want to. Then you also have your settings. I usually set the control direction to towards outside. And in here you also have a camera settings that you can adjust and you even have burst mode. And you can also choose to take a picture if you would like to. And this would be the record button. What's also really cool is that you can also tilt the gimbal up and down. So really cool feature. Then you also have the modes. Here it gives you a nice overview of all the flight modes. And if you're not sure about a flight mode, you can just tap on it and then it will give you a little demonstration. A pretty intuitive app that connects really fast with the HoverAir X1, making it really easy to use. Now let's take a look at some of the specs of the HoverDrone. Firstly, it has a maximum flight height of 15 meters, which is pretty decent for capturing aerial shots. It uses a visual positioning system, which means it needs to see the texture on the ground to know where it is. The maximum distance from the user is nine meters, and it uses triple stabilization system, which combines mechanical gimbal and electronic image stabilization to keep the footage smooth and level. Its maximum speed is 25 kilometers per hour, making it great for capturing those action shots. It also handles wind speed up to 28 kilometers per hour, ensuring stable flight, even in slightly wind conditions. Now the HoverDrone comes with two batteries, each providing a flight time of around 11 minutes, depending on the wind condition. This means you can get up to 22 minutes of flight time before having to recharge. You also receive a charger with a USB-C port, and you can use a power bank to charge each battery in about 35 minutes. Now you might think that 11 minutes of flight time isn't much, but it's actually enough. Quick shots are all you really need, and with the two batteries, you can charge one while using the other. So this way you can extend your flight time without any interruptions. Now here are some important guidelines for safe flying with this drone. Don't fly at night, as a drone will have difficult time detecting you and obstacles. Also avoid flying in areas with significant height differences, like cliffs or tall buildings. Also do not fly into beer weather conditions such as strong wind, rain, or snow. Also don't fly over water as it can detect water texture and also water moves, so it will lose control. And lastly, stay away from restricted airspace such as airports or military base. Oh no, we're being attacked! T-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t. Now one cool feature is that you can record video with sound on the Hover. So this is how it sounds like once the Hover is in the air. It is pretty noisy, but the cool part is that you can record audio through your iPhone using the Hover app, and it will then sync it with the video and also cancel out the noise. This is how it sounds like once it has been processed and you can see the audio is actually pretty usable and decent. So you could actually use this maybe for vlogging as well to show your viewers where you are and the hover will also follow you. So that is really cool that you can do that. Just be sure to have the mic close to your mouth but you could also use a wireless mic for example that will work too. Now, as for the performance of the Hover Air X1, it's quite impressive. It accurately follows me wherever I go and if it loses track of me, I can easily get back and it will recognize me and continue following me. It's also hard for the hover to hit obstacles. I've tested it by walking through bushes and between trees and it did really well and if it does happen to bump into something and it did happen, it will try to either correct its flight or land safely. Also the image stabilization is very impressive. The shots look very smooth in all the flight modes really. I also find the image quality good for a small drone like this and you can judge for yourself if you would use the footage for your video needs. I think for social media purposes, this is absolutely great. Now, I did call it great the footage to get the most out of it using my premium mobile LUTs which you can get if you're interested. Link is in the video description below and I find it looks really great. Now, the pros to using this drone is that it's beginner friendly. You can fly it straight out of the box. No skills required. It's durable and built to withstand rough handling. Great for outdoor shooting and action shots. It has a really quick setup time so there is no need to deal with complicated controls or settings. It's ready to fly in seconds. It's also automated which means the hover will follow you wherever you go eliminating the need for manual control. Now, as for the cons, one point would be that the hover is noisy which could attract attention and something else that would be great that they can include is a cover for the camera as it's fully exposed. Now, what would be even more awesome is if they could include manual camera controls in the settings such as being able to lock the exposure and the white balance for a more consistent look but in most cases the auto settings did a good job. Now, as for the cost, the Hover Air X1 is priced at $399 just like most regular action cameras. However, this one can fly. Something to mention is that the company consistently updates their firmware to improve the performance so it shows that they are invested in their products. I think it's perfect for beginners who want to capture stunning aerial footage without the need to learn how to fly a drone. It's also ideal for solo creators like me needing to film themselves who don't have someone who can hold their camera. I also believe that for those who appreciate simplicity and use their phone to create content, the self-flying drone can be a great addition to getting creative aerial shots and achieving different perspectives. I mean, you could do it with the DJI Mini 3 but it is more pricey and you'll have to carry more if you bring the remote and the whole kit with you. Now, I think this is an incredible mini drone that you can carry wherever you go. I had a lot of fun using this with just a simple mode selection and the press of a button. The drone takes flight allowing you to capture those awesome moments while fully immersing yourself in the experience. It's clever, has great stabilization and the tracking is outstanding. Honestly, I really can't wait to see how the company will evolve this product in the future. Now, let me know in the comment section below what you think about this drone and if you would use it for your content creation. Other than that, thank you so much for watching. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll see you the next time.