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HOVERAir X1 PRO Review | 97 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480Max flight time:16 minVideo resolution:4K/60 fpsMax transmission distance:1 km

HOVERAir X1 PRO Review: Compare 97 technical specifications and 13 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Drones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the drone's quality, based on technical analyses and grades from independent expert reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best drones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

85%

6.6

Technical score

15%

8.1

Review score ( 7 · 6)

Review score 15% · 8.1 · based on 13 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 15%, technical score 85%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades.
▲Better than 63% of drones
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components

26%

5.4

Flight

24%

6.5

Camera

20%

7.6

Safety

16%

6.5

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

▲Better than 62% of drones
8.1

Review score

Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Grades by review (13)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2

12.4%

9.0

techradar.com

12.4%

8.0

t3.com

≈ estimated
1

9.9%

8.0

bicyclingaustralia.com.au

Video reviews 1

5%

9.0

Dave Noakes

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
▲Better than 55% of drones
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Technical Specifications of drone HOVERAir X1 PRO

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the drone's technical performance, covering key areas such as flight performance, camera quality, transmission, safety features, battery life, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare drones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Score components:

26%

5.4

Flight

24%

6.5

Camera

20%

7.6

Safety

16%

6.5

Connectivity

14%

7.5

Battery & Design

6.6
Review score
Review score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 15% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 4 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Grades by review (13)
7 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 3 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 15%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
2

12.4%

9.0

techradar.com

12.4%

8.0

t3.com

≈ estimated
1

9.9%

8.0

bicyclingaustralia.com.au

Video reviews 1

5%

9.0

Dave Noakes

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the drone.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a drone reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Popularity:
HOVERAir X1 PRO has a popularity score of 6.8 points, which is higher than that of 53.5% of products in this category.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the drone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a drone with a good balance between flight quality, camera features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

8.0

Price

7.2
Max flight time
16 min
Max flight time
16 min
▼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <8 min – >40 min
This drone has a max flight time of 16 min, shorter than 61.5% of drones and equal to 2% of drones.
Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
Max flight distance
1 km
Max flight distance
1 km
▼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >24 km
This drone has a max flight distance of 1 km, farther than 45.9% of drones and equal to 5% of drones.
Max flight speed
16.67 m/s
Max flight speed
16.67 m/s
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
This drone has a max flight speed of 16.67 m/s, faster than 67.1% of drones.
Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
Max wind resistance
10.7 m/s
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <3.3 m/s – >12 m/s
This drone has max wind resistance of 10.7 m/s, higher than 48.9% of drones and equal to 23.7% of drones.
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,500 m
Max service ceiling (ASL)
5,500 m
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <120 m – >6k m
This drone has a max service ceiling of 5,500 m, higher than 79.1% of drones and equal to 1.5% of drones.
Flight height is still software-limited from the takeoff point.
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What reviewers say
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
Video resolution
4K/60 fps
▲ Better than 79% of models
This drone records video at 4K/60 fps, higher than 79.2% of drones and equal to 6.4% of drones.
4K camera
yes
4K camera
yes
▲ Better than 46% of models
This drone supports 4K video. 46% of drones support 4K video.
Sensor size
1/2"
Sensor size
1/2"
▲ Better than 48% of models
This drone has a sensor size of 1/2", larger than 48.2% of drones and equal to 17.6% of drones.
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
Main camera megapixels
12 MP
▼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <2 MP – >48 MP
This drone has a main camera resolution of 12 MP, higher than 41.3% of drones and equal to 16.7% of drones.
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
Max movie bitrate
100 Mbps
▼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <40 Mbps – >180 Mbps
This drone has a max movie bitrate of 100 Mbps, higher than 30.3% of drones and equal to 29% of drones.
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What reviewers say
Obstacle detection
yes
Obstacle detection
yes
▲ Better than 70% of models
This drone supports obstacle detection. 69.5% of drones support obstacle detection.
Value reflects rear-focused or partial obstacle sensing rather than omnidirectional coverage.
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
Return to Home (RTH)
yes
▲ Better than 33% of models
This drone supports Return-to-Home (RTH). 33% of drones support Return-to-Home (RTH).
GPS
no
GPS
no
▼ Worse than 65% of models
This drone does not support GPS. 65.2% of drones support GPS.
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
GNSS systems supported
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
▲ Better than 82% of models
This drone supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou GNSS systems, which are more comprehensive than those of 82.4% and the same as those of 17.6%.
Obstacle sensing directions
backward/downward
Obstacle sensing directions
backward/downward
▲ Better than 73% of models
This drone senses obstacles in backward/downward directions, which is more comprehensive than that of 73.4%.
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What reviewers say
Max transmission distance
1 km
Max transmission distance
1 km
▲ Better than 48% of models
Market range: <0.05 km – >15 km
This drone has a max transmission distance of 1 km, farther than 48% of drones and equal to 5.1% of drones.
Value reflects Beacon/controller-assisted range; phone-app-only range is lower.
Transmission latency
?
Video transmission system
HoverLink
Video transmission system
HoverLink
▲ Better than 68% of models
This drone uses HoverLink for video transmission, which is more advanced than the system used by 67.7%.
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
Live view quality
1080p@60 fps
▲ Better than 80% of models
This drone offers live view quality of 1080p@60 fps, higher-quality than 80.2% of drones and equal to 12.5% of drones.
Remote control
yes
Remote control
yes
▲ Better than 5% of models
This drone has a handheld remote controller. 5% of drones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
1920 mAh
Battery capacity
1920 mAh
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
This drone has a battery capacity of 1920 mAh, smaller than 54.4% of drones and equal to 0.5% of drones.
Battery energy
14.17 Wh
Battery energy
14.17 Wh
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <3.7 Wh – >77 Wh
This drone has battery energy of 14.17 Wh, lower than 55.3% of drones.
Charging time
45 min
Charging time
45 min
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <55 min – >180 min
This drone charges in 45 min, faster than 95% of drones and equal to 1.9% of drones.
Weight
192 g
Weight
192 g
▲ Better than 62% of models
Market range: <80 g – >920 g
This drone weighs 192 g, lighter than 61.9% of drones and equal to 1% of drones.
Removable battery
yes
Removable battery
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This drone has a removable battery. 0.5% of drones have a removable battery.
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What reviewers say

HOVERAir X1 PRO vs the average drone

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  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
    Value reflects rear-focused or partial obstacle sensing rather than omnidirectional coverage.
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • 45 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    45 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (45 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    45 min vs 90 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 6 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    10
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (10 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, QuickShots, Hover, Dolly Track, Side Track, Indoor Follow, Ski Mode, Cycling Mode, CoPilot Mode
    10 vs 4
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • 32 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 0 GB
  • 1.67 m/s faster flight speed
    Max flight speed
    16.67 m/s
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 m/s – >21 m/s
    This drone reaches a higher max flight speed than the average drone (16.7 m/s vs 15 m/s). The average drone reaches 15 m/s.
    Value reflects maximum mode speed (for example Sport/Manual mode).
    16.67 m/s vs 15 m/s
  • 2,000 m higher service ceiling
    Max service ceiling (ASL)
    5,500 m
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <120 m – >6k m
    This drone can fly at a higher max service ceiling than the average drone (5500 m vs 3500 m). The average drone reaches 3500 m.
    Flight height is still software-limited from the takeoff point.
    5,500 m vs 3,500 m
  • More video codec options
    Video codecs supported
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC video codecs, while the average drone supports H.264/AVC.
    H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC vs H.264/AVC
  • 2 more gimbal axes
    Gimbal axes
    2
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This drone has more gimbal axes than the average drone (2 vs 0). The average drone has 0 gimbal axes.
    2 vs 0
  • 32 GB more internal storage
    Internal storage
    32 GB
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >8 GB
    This drone has more internal storage than the average drone (32 GB vs 0 GB). The average drone has 0 GB of internal storage.
    32 GB vs 0 GB
  • Supports slow-motion mode
    Slow-motion mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This drone supports slow-motion mode, while the average drone does not.
  • More color profile options
    Color profiles
    Normal, Pro, Soft, Texture
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This drone supports Normal, Pro, Soft, Texture color profiles, while the average drone supports Normal.
    Normal, Pro, Soft, Texture vs Normal
  • More advanced stabilization
    Image stabilization type
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This drone uses 2-Axis Mechanical + EIS image stabilization, while the average drone uses EIS (Digital).
    2-Axis Mechanical + EIS vs EIS (Digital)
  • Larger sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/2"
    ▲ Better than 48% of models
    This drone has a larger sensor than the average drone (1/2" vs 1/2.3"). The average drone uses a sensor of 1/2.3".
    1/2" vs 1/2.3"
  • Richer manual controls
    Manual camera controls
    partial
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers partial manual camera controls, while the average drone offers no.
    No shutter-speed control.
    partial vs no
  • Supports burst mode
    Burst mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone supports burst mode, while the average drone does not.
  • Supports panorama mode
    Panorama mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This drone supports panorama mode, while the average drone does not.
  • 872 GB higher memory card limit
    Max external memory supported
    1,000 GB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 GB – >512 GB
    This drone supports more external storage than the average drone (1000 GB vs 128 GB). The average drone supports up to 128 GB of external storage.
    1,000 GB vs 128 GB
  • 6,400 ISO higher max ISO
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.2k ISO – >25.6k ISO
    This drone reaches a higher max ISO than the average drone (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average drone reaches 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Supports obstacle detection
    Obstacle detection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This drone supports obstacle detection, while the average drone does not.
    Value reflects rear-focused or partial obstacle sensing rather than omnidirectional coverage.
  • Supports QuickShots
    QuickShots
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone supports QuickShots, while the average drone does not.
  • 6 more flight modes
    N. of intelligent flight modes
    10
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <0 – >8
    This drone offers more intelligent flight modes than the average drone (10 vs 4). The average drone offers 4 intelligent flight modes.
    Follow Me, POI, QuickShots, Hover, Dolly Track, Side Track, Indoor Follow, Ski Mode, Cycling Mode, CoPilot Mode
    10 vs 4
  • Includes propeller guards
    Propeller guards
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This drone has propeller guards, while the average drone does not. 33.3% of drones offer them.
  • Remote ID
    Remote ID
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This drone supports Remote ID, while the average drone does not.
    Available via firmware update.
  • Less restrictive EU class
    EU class marking
    C0
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone is rated as C0 under the EU drone class system, while the average drone is rated as None.
    C0 vs None
  • Supports smartphone control
    Smartphone control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This drone supports smartphone control, while the average drone does not.
  • Better live view quality
    Live view quality
    1080p@60 fps
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This drone has better live view quality than the average drone (1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps). The average drone offers live view quality of 1080p@25 fps.
    1080p@60 fps vs 1080p@25 fps
  • 45 min shorter charging time
    Charging time
    45 min
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <55 min – >180 min
    This drone charges faster than the average drone (45 min vs 90 min). The average drone charges in 90 min.
    45 min vs 90 min
  • More modern charging port
    Charging interface
    USB-C
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This drone uses USB-C for charging, while the average drone uses micro-USB.
    USB-C vs micro-USB
  • 23.5 mm lower body height
    Height
    39 mm
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <38 mm – >120 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (39 mm vs 62.5 mm). The average drone is 62.5 mm tall.
    39 mm vs 62.5 mm
  • 92 mm narrower width
    Width
    149 mm
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <114 mm – >387.5 mm
    This drone is narrower than the average drone (149 mm vs 241 mm). The average drone width is 241 mm.
    149 mm vs 241 mm
  • 102 mm shorter body length
    Length
    173 mm
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <117 mm – >385 mm
    This drone is shorter than the average drone (173 mm vs 275 mm). The average drone is 275 mm long.
    173 mm vs 275 mm
  • 22% lower weight
    Weight
    192 g
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <80 g – >920 g
    This drone is lighter than the average drone (192 g vs 246 g). The average drone weighs 246 g.
    192 g vs 246 g
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    HoverLink
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone uses HoverLink for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    HoverLink vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 4 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    16 min
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (16 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    16 min vs 20 min
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 2 m/s slower ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • 2.4x more expensive
    HOVERAir X1 PRO is more expensive than the average drone (£480 vs £200).
    £480 vs £200
  • 4 min shorter flight time
    Max flight time
    16 min
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <8 min – >40 min
    This drone offers shorter max flight time than the average drone (16 min vs 20 min). The average drone offers 20 min of max flight time.
    Real-world flight time is often lower than the advertised maximum.
    16 min vs 20 min
  • 1 m/s slower descent speed
    Max descent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <2 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone descends more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 4 m/s). The average drone descends at 4 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 4 m/s
  • 2 m/s slower ascent speed
    Max ascent speed
    3 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <3 m/s – >8 m/s
    This drone climbs more slowly than the average drone (3 m/s vs 5 m/s). The average drone climbs at 5 m/s.
    3 m/s vs 5 m/s
  • Narrower aperture
    Aperture
    f/2.8
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This drone has a narrower aperture than the average drone (f/2.8 vs f/2). The average drone uses an aperture of f/2.
    f/2.8 vs f/2
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K/60 fps
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This drone offers lower video resolution than the average drone (4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps). The average drone offers a video resolution of 4K/100 fps.
    4K/60 fps vs 4K/100 fps
  • Lower photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    4000 x 3000 px
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This drone offers lower photo resolution than the average drone (4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px). The average drone offers a photo resolution of 4096x3072 px.
    4000x3000 px vs 4096x3072 px
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    This drone does not have GPS, while the average drone does.
  • No compass
    Compass
    no
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    This drone does not have a compass, while the average drone does.
  • 0.84 m/s slower tracking speed
    Max subject tracking speed
    11.66 m/s
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <8 m/s – >20 m/s
    This drone can track subjects at a lower speed than the average drone (11.7 m/s vs 12.5 m/s). The average drone tracks subjects at 12.5 m/s.
    11.66 m/s vs 12.5 m/s
  • No headless mode
    Headless mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This drone does not support headless mode, while the average drone does.
  • No beginner mode
    Beginner mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 56% of models
    This drone does not support beginner mode, while the average drone does.
  • More basic transmission system
    Video transmission system
    HoverLink
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This drone uses HoverLink for video transmission, while the average drone uses SkyLink 2.0.
    HoverLink vs SkyLink 2.0
  • 280 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    1920 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <550 mAh – >5k mAh
    This drone has a smaller battery capacity than the average drone (1920 mAh vs 2200 mAh). The average drone battery has a capacity of 2200 mAh.
    1,920 mAh vs 2,200 mAh

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Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Dave Noakes
≈ estimated
30/11/2024
Month-long review · riding footage and crash testing
Verdict
HOVERAir X1 PRO is simple and impressive out of the box, but losing footage in a battery-out crash is its only real gripe.
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Fast tracking, sharp video and a compact build impress, but short flight time and missing obstacle sensing are common gripes.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
31/10/2024
Expert review · Selfie drone
Verdict
HoverAir X1 Pro is a portable selfie drone that follows athletes at up to 42 km/h, but its light frame suits calm days better than windy ones.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
31/10/2024
Expert review · Action sports
Verdict
HoverAir X1 Pro is a small 4K drone for action sports that tracks fast athletes well, though it is loud and flies only about 16 minutes.
9.5
wattmoves.de
≈ estimated
06/05/2025
Short review · Solo creators
Verdict
HoverAir X1 Pro is a foldable drone for solo creators that tracks fast action and holds steady in wind, but real-world flights last only 11–13 minutes.
6.4
chip.de
✓ explicit
01/07/2025
Test report · Action camera
Verdict
HoverAir X1 Pro is a compact flying action camera that tracks at 42 km/h, but its light frame struggles in gusts, and it flies only 10–11 minutes.
9.0
gearlimits.com
≈ estimated
12/09/2025
Short review · Active tracking
Verdict
HoverAir X1 Pro is a light, foldable selfie drone that tracks cyclists, runners and skiers hands-free, but it flies only about 16 minutes.

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What we like about HOVERAir X1 PRO

  • Extremely easy to use with one-touch operation and palm takeoff/landing
  • Excellent tracking performance for moving subjects like cyclists and skiers
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and features a clever folding design
  • Durable hyper-elastic protective frame that handles minor crashes well
  • Impressive variety of pre-programmed intelligent flight modes
  • Improved manual flight control via the smartphone app compared to previous models

What we don't like about HOVERAir X1 PRO

  • Pricing is considered steep, especially when compared to rivals like the DJI Neo
  • Photo quality is generally viewed as average and lacks RAW/DNG support
  • Relatively short flight time of approximately 16 minutes per battery
  • Limited manual flight range when used without the optional Beacon accessory
  • Can struggle with obstacle avoidance in dense environments like thick forests
  • Slow manual flight speeds when using the app-based controls

Verdict

The HOVERAir X1 PRO is a lightweight, foldable 191.5g selfie drone designed for high-speed action tracking, featuring a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor that captures 4K video at 60fps and 1080p at 120fps. It boasts a top follow speed of 42 km/h (26 mph), Level 5 wind resistance, and a two-axis gimbal combined with electronic image stabilization for smooth footage. Main pros include its intuitive palm takeoff, advanced OmniTerrain technology for flying over water or snow, and a robust enclosed-propeller design that ensures safety and durability. However, notable cons include its lack of RAW photo support (JPEG only), a relatively short flight time of approximately 16 minutes per battery, and the absence of full 360-degree obstacle avoidance, relying primarily on rear-active proximity sensors.

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