New And Now: HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Drone

By: Sean

Content Writer

6 min read

Meet the HoverAir X1 self-flying drone, now at Abt. The pocket-sized drone is the perfect pick for adventurers, photographers, families, social media specialists and anyone who loves photography. Between selfies, panoramas and triple lenses, smartphones can tackle many of our camera needs in the modern day. But a drone, especially the ultra-portable HoverAir X1, can handle the tasks that smartphone cameras can’t—like automatic tracking. Below, we take a deep dive into this foldable, portable drone.

A drone is only as good as its camera, and this pocket-sized model can do more than you might expect. The 2.7K Ultra HD video recording capabilities are backed up by the 12MP photo camera for photos and videos you'll love rewatching and sharing on social media. Weighing in at just 125 grams, this camera is small but mighty. The battery is limited to 11.5 minutes, but it's easy to carry around an extra battery and swap it in when necessary. Trust us, the HoverAir X1 is so effective that the first shot will be perfect.

The HoverAir X1 has been described as a “pocket-sized flying camera”, an intelligent drone that flies by itself. Unlike some drones that require manual controls, the foldable HoverAir X1 has five intelligent and automatic flight paths: Hover, Follow, Orbit, Zoom Out, and Bird’s Eye. Select a Mode and press a button, then have your HoverAir X1 take flight.

Hover: With Hover mode, the HoverAir X1 stays in place and keeps the camera on the user. It’s the perfect choice for group photos, selfies, and videos where the user is the center of attention. Lasts several minutes.
Follow: The pocket-sized drone follows subjects from up front or behind at up to 25 km/hr, or 15.5 miles per hour. Even at high speeds, you’ll stay centered in the frame. Lasts several minutes.
Orbit: In Orbit mode, the HoverAirX1 slowly moves around the subject to get a 360-degree look at whatever you love, get a great look at your new car, outfit, kitten, or home. Lasts about 30 seconds.
Zoom Out: The powerful mini-drone zooms out and up, gradually getting more of your surroundings in the frame while keeping the subject right at the center. It’s a great choice for outdoor nature shots, rooftop parties, and camp-outs. Lasts about 30 seconds.
Bird’s Eye: The drone flies up overhead and takes videos and photos of the world below for a view you can’t find anywhere else. Lasts 30 seconds.

The HoverAir X1 self-flying drone uses its own intelligence to take photos and videos so that you don’t have to do any work. Advanced object tracking algorithms and VIO (or Visual Inertial Odometry) help this drone to understand both where it is in 3D space and what to keep its camera trained on. And with ultimate precision, it’s designed to return to the exact point it launched from. Everything is simple and intuitive. In fact, there are only two buttons on the drone. One turns it on and another lets you cycle between the five different settings. Take-off is a simple process, too. In just three seconds, the drone launches from your hand and goes along its selected path. To customize your flight mode, use the HoverAir app on your smartphone. You can use hand gestures to direct the HoverAir X1 as well.

With the HoverAir smartphone app, creators can adjust the five different modes to meet their needs. Tweak settings like altitude and distance, then adjust the camera mode. Photos or videos? Portrait mode or landscape? You can even tweak image quality. When the drone is finished taking selfies and capturing landscapes, you can wirelessly download all of your photos and videos in the app. Store up to 32GB of media on the drone itself, then transfer data quickly to a smartphone via Wi-Fi connection or via USB-C to a computer.

The HoverAir floating around a woman outdoors

If you’re looking for a camera to boost your social media game or capture memories, you’ve found it with the HoverAir X1 and its easy-to-use functions. Foldable, tough, portable and smart, this camera is as flexible as you need it to be. Automatic tracking means there’s no learning curve or need to get used to bulky controllers: there are two buttons and an app, and that’s it. Now, if you do want more out of a drone (more battery life, GPS capabilities, better control and extra sensors), you should look at products by DJI at Abt. There are also other HoverAir drones, the HoverAir X1 Pro and Pro Max versions that sport 8K video, more flight paths and smoother action-ready video capabilities.

Whether you love backpacking across trails, camping with the family or showing off your latest looks on social media, we think that the HoverAir X1 is a great choice (and a perfect intro to drones for new users). Order yours now at Abt for quick delivery or swing by the store to buy it in person. We can’t wait to see what you do with yours!