8K HOVER AIR X1 PRO / PROMAX - Hands On First Look

[@jc171177]

while other companies make small incremental improvements, these guys have made huge upgrades. Really impressed with the changes, especially the battery case, becon and remote (there if you need it). Then the range, thermo batteries, increased speed, SD option. Just great. will be upgrading from airx1 for sure.

[@Free__Speech]

No spare parts from a useless company

[@wonderfulworld572]

​@@Free__Speechthey did offer later on for the X1.

[@charles4295]

what about the other company that doesnt make changes and instead lobbying a competitor😂

[@wonderfulworld572]

@@charles4295 we'll find out how good the DJI Neo is in terms of specs n price when it comes out on Sept 3

[@bigglyguy8429]

@@Free__Speech I saw a little remote available for the X1, wrote to them asking about it... they didn't bother to reply. I love my little drone but lost respect for the company after that. I won't bother upgrading, partly a rude company, partly because this drone is bigger and heavier. I have various bags and compartments the X1 just slots in nicely. The news ones won't, so no. If taking something bigger I have a Mini 3 Pro for that.

[@zacx6970]

Loved how this drone is a well thought out device and not just gimmicky stuff we normally saw from other big brands. You can see how everything is made for convenience from it accessories to the drone itself.

[@FloydCotton-hx4jh]

I love that this company is putting leverage on DJI. Now that this drone is out, DJI will release updates for the NEO that will keep them one step ahead. Then the leapfrogging will continue and we will actually end up with the travel friendly, ease of use, drone we have been waiting for! What an exciting time to be a creator.

[@redesignedlife777]

just seeing how fun the running up the stairs shot is.....makes me want to get one

[@AC-lt5ro]

Thank you for this as a cyclist. I've been waiting on reviews as the previous model could not keep speed beyond 15 mph.

[@FlytPath]

Glad it was helpful

[@wonderfulworld572]

The new Pro n Pro Max can. They have higher speed.

[@mat-ventures]

Thanks again Aldrin for the honest preview of the drone!

[@FlytPath]

Np

[@korbovlog]

Thank You for the video. I actually wait for this gear from when first one was released. I knew that they focus on camera in the next iteration, because it was that one step Away from buying the first one.

[@AnotherCG]

OMMGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOODDDDDDDD!!!!!!! Im so mad because I just got the X1 a few months ago. Then dji drone. I can't justify another one. X1 Pro is nearly PERFECT for my use case. Faster follow mode and a Beacon. DAMNNNN!!!!

[@sylvesterwatson314]

Go for it you only live once

[@inlumina_punctro]

i don t understand, x1 was first, then you bought DJI drone which is second in quality and you regret why? Because you didn t know that DJI is not better than x1 ?

[@SmashTheNumbers]

I have a DJI Mini 3 and a Hover X1. I use the Hover WAY MORE that the DJI. There are so many places you can take this thing that you can't with any other drone. Use it alot in Europe without worrying about paperwork. People think it is a toy, which is GOOD THING. It is great for TikTok/Shorts. Also way better for anything inside. 2-Axis Gimble means portrait orientation for social media?

[@ConfusedAstroStation-mb2ch]

Really? Going to Europe this fall and thinking if this would be a great drone to fly and capture our trips.

[@duncangatland6021]

In Europe I'm sure you will find that you need to qualify to fly this drone. Reason,it can record, video or sound. An operator and pilot licence required. Not difficult and in most cases no cost. Very much like the ProMax. Ideal.

[@epos_rising]

Not ideal. Vertical video for social media it can only do in 2.7K

[@zabludshie_dushi]

Когда можно hoverair x1 pro and pro max заказать с алиекспремса?

[@RobHill00]

It doesn’t matter what it weighs with regards to registration, it has a camera so has to be registered! It just means you can fly it more places!

[@keshermedia]

The follow me was very impressive! 👍👍👍

[@360vroomers]

Hey Aldryn it was great to meet you!

[@FlytPath]

You too Nick. Great video.

[@TiagoWolf]

​@@FlytPathAldrin its Mic 😁😁😁

[@DestinationDreams1989]

I think I love it 🤩

[@tiemji]

Many thanks for the video, those versions looks awesome!! and worth in interest. The follow me was impressive

[@ChristiaanRoest79]

Cool new drones. My buddy Mic Ty behind you at 5:59 in the video 😀

[@epos_rising]

Great first look video, well done ! Interesting to see: 1. gimbal resistance to crashes on trees ( no obstacle avoidance) as it looks quite exposed compared to the Neo gimbal. 2. Will it get lost behind on the slopes if it loses the beacon signal because of obstacles, and what happens then. 3. If there is possibility of very delicate movement with joystick manual control (equivalent to dji Cine mode) 4. Footage stability with windy conditions while tracking and when not 5. It needs to be the least noisy drone on the market. 6. Possibility of fixing the horizontal angle it will follow you at (similar to dji activeTrack360)

[@danielmxuk]

Fantastic!!, thanks buddy 👌👌

[@jmpersonal2402]

The first HOVER X1-yes, we love it-is quite brilliant. We are waiting to see the beacon and "remote," but be assured-after the X1's success, we will be grabbing these. The first Hover has been great.

[@dannystiasny3891]

love your video's , Thanks

[@Coatsey007]

It’s nice, we all want this company to do well. I’ve got the X1 and as a concept, it’s awesome but needs hopefully this version. I have a DJI mini pro and act does a better job currently but I want this company to do well and subject to proper reviews. I would look to buy this top version.

[@lynsmith1096]

Good first look video Aldryn

[@Flyingramses]

Looking forward to your full review, an intriguing drone for sure. I spotted a Hoverair reference to the props being designed to be quieter, that will be very interesting to me and my neighborhood drone haters 😂

[@lynsmith1096]

Nice 1 Aldryn

[@yobbei]

this looks very promising

[@FordyRuns]

I use this on our running channel it’s brilliant!

[@walkseeworld888]

Cool review i sub 🎉❤

[@midiplaybox3453]

If folded, it can be used as a camcorder 🤩

[@SmashTheNumbers]

The camera works fine without flying. You could use it as an alternative to a GoPro. It does everything a GoPro does except extended time lapse.

[@MrPlaneTalk]

I have a Hover X1, and when folded, it will only record for 15 seconds and stops.

[@SmashTheNumbers]

@@MrPlaneTalk Interesting. I guess I never tried it for too long without unfolding. Will it still record for a while if unfolded but not flying? I guess I should try.

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Excellent video and very informative, thank you 👍. Can’t wait to receive my ProMax 👌.

[@AuthenTech]

Ooooo i'm intrigued...

[@user-wi9fu3fc2l]

Nice overview.

[@Northstar-Media]

That's a lot of tech for a little drone. I hope it doesn't have any overheating problems 🎉

[@smetljesm2276]

Wow! I am not into drones but this new Pro Max and new DJI Neo are making me crave new toys. Such great tech and innovation. The price is a bit much though...

[@AjaySingh-228]

It's pretty impressive. It has cool tracking features...Cool remote control...I like it, sir

[@dannyduncan6694]

Ok Indian

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@dannyduncan6694Yup, proud Indian! What's your take on this tech? And Where are you from?

[@dannyduncan6694]

@@AjaySingh-228 You’re not in your senses

[@AjaySingh-228]

@@dannyduncan6694 Just because I'm Indian doesn't mean I lack sense. Let's keep it respectful, alright?

[@RedMushroom23]

lookin so good i can't to have this drone then the overy hyped dji neo

[@shaunmk]

nice upgrade...the new dji neo looks good too

[@EMailArchiver-q4i]

is the noise level noticeably louder (or different in pitch) than the current model?

[@Galliventure]

These guys really mean business.

[@CSVSistemas]

Hello. I have the X1 and I decided on the Promax because on paper it seemed better than the dji NEO, but now that I see the real price of the Neo and the amount of positive comments, I have a thousand doubts, I am even thinking of canceling the order of the HoverAir X1Promax and ordering the combo of the Neo. But I want the opinion of professionals like you. Since you have the HoverAir X1 Promax in your hand, you could compare it to the DJI Neo. Thank you.

[@sylvesterwatson314]

You can't fold the DJI so for me the X1 pro or pro max is a bargain

[@19ab59]

Apart from built in "presets" like follow etc the Neo can't be compared with the specs (I say specs because if haven't seen in real or in reviews) The other thing that speaks for the Neo is the fact that it can be used as a FPV drone but that'll cost you. It all depends on you use case. I've owned the Hover X1 and liked it a lot.

[@datahon]

Aldrin U are looking good. Yea the drone is cool.

[@KamiDroneZe]

Great video I enjoyed it

[@Isthatdrenyce]

I was gonna order the x1 then saw the pro and pro max. Ordered the pro max combo. Can’t wait to use it. I using the mini4 pro and the avata 2 right now. This will be a great quick addition for on the move content.

[@jesusaluz]

Very cool Thank you 👊🏼👍🏼

[@DadRandom]

Best demonstration of follow so far with elevation. Trees nets wires poles and side impact area still needing testing. Durability and crash from 20-30 feet ...thanks for the review Aldrin

[@nickkiely8128]

Good luck the dji neo is gonna be in the segment soon

[@Steal_ex]

Will it fit in a pocket like this? NO! So it's just a bag, that's not convenient. Will it be as well thought out as the Hover? NO! DJI doesn't have the experience for this kind of use case.

[@TiagoWolf]

​@@Steal_exdid you watch the full video with that charging case? Not very pocket friendly.

[@Steal_ex]

@@TiagoWolf, This case is not mandatory. You can put Hover in your pocket without it. I did the same with the previous one.

[@dronyland]

This looks like a mini version of what used to be the Skydio. Especially having the same "beacon" system. Also, being from the bay area, I definitely need to go check this company in San Francisco now.

[@hustle2muscle]

This is pretty cool, can it film in the front if your running?

[@MrTonyMonteiro]

I paired the X1 ProMax with the Viture Pro XR glasses and it’s perfect for FPV shots. Defaults to landscape mode unlike the Neo so as simple as plugging in via usb c. Didn’t get remote, phone only controls on the iphone 16 works good enough.

[@TheTMax]

Thanks for the great first impression video! Looking forward to the full review. I wish DJI would use the RC2 as a beacon. I don't use the active track modes as much as I'd like because it always loses me 😔

[@saschan2665]

This is very Cooooool Thank Bro

[@JetSurfingNation]

Did you try Hover X pro over water and for watersports with self following? Following with the beacon?

[@bluebiegrace1828]

When is it out in the market??? I can’t wait. Thank you.

[@Isthatdrenyce]

It’s up for preorder now. Shipping out in October.

[@SHREDDIEMCSKATE]

Good one got the emoto vlogger💯🤘🏾⚡️🤘🏾

[@georgeneagu69]

The follow look like a video game !

[@AtortAerials]

I don’t think I would ever need one of those but interesting.

[@dooronron69]

I'd love the pro max as it looks wickedly good but I could get 4 neo drones for the same price, and carry on using my mini 4 pro too, the price is the only down side imo

[@farrrkas]

GTA mode activated 08:00

[@willmac5642]

Great that it can fly over water

[@richardwhaley7497]

I have the original hover x1 it’s incredible ⚛️

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Impressive!

[@GnarutaM]

Hope you can test it over water or snow as that was the main issue from the 1st version.

[@OGBURNA]

I wanna see what the new lil dji is working with before I choose but from what u just showed I like this a personal content drone

[@neli5p]

Looks great .... i just know it'll be stupidly high in price!

[@davecarlkintanar-7606]

i want to know if the follow mode still reliable in a group run or marathon

[@nishantkumar-lw6ce]

Can you please do a video quality comparison video between neo and hover air pro?

[@FlytPath]

@@nishantkumar-lw6ce air pro is not out yet.

[@nishantkumar-lw6ce]

@@FlytPath Every video I see on KZbin for neo since yesterday seems very low quality. I’m not sure if it’s really good.

[@thomaslampert-zp6fu]

Great video. Can you tell me if the camera switches off as quickly as the DJI Neo when landing on the palm of your hand?

[@ArminHirmer]

Such a smack in DJIs face :) for that alone I love Zero Zero :) I was already quite happy with the X1besides the IQ. Now things changed and the ProMax will serve me well :)

[@transikk]

Bro dji neo will kill that drone next month

[@muchanic]

​@@transikkafter seeing video of dji neo I am pretty sure if I buy one of them it will be hover x1 pro (not sure if I need 8k in pro max) Neo looks even more as toy comparing to hover

[@transikk]

@@muchanic nah dude you trippin dji is a golden standard

[@muchanic]

@@transikk dji is still widely popular and to go drones but hover came with something new and they nailed the design from the get go

[@kaimultivideo4956]

Apples and oranges. You can actually fly acro with neo/goggles3/rc3.

[@stevetranchell6568]

I received my Hover ProMax on Oct 7th. Have you tried taking off in Manual mode, rise up to an elevation of 10 feet then flip the mode from manual to orbit and use the smart shots? I gave it a go but could not find a way to leave Manual mode and use the smart shots.

[@JeraldJamesCapao]

Is it beginner friendly? ❤❤❤

[@timrock01]

Can it fly over water? That's the deal maker!! Waiting for that video. Can I circle a boat or follow a snorkeler or even a whale? Looking forward to aqua related vids.

[@ChentaoShi]

Yes, hover x1 pro and promax support OmniTerrain , which means it can hover and fly stably on low reflective surfaces such as water and snow

[@leadsled213]

Can't wait to see all of the 8K videos on my 360p phone.

[@captainfuture578]

Hi 😊 If I'm on vacation in the USA, for example Floria, don't I have to register the drone? Did I understand that correctly? Do I need something else if I'm flying on the beach, for example? let the drone follow me too? In Germany you have to register it with the Federal Aviation Office and only then can you fly. Thank you very much and a great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@OneTakeSunday]

Do they have sharpness/image settings? The sharpness of the video is overbearing. Would drive me nuts in post dealing with the over-sharp image it produces. Love everything i am seeing from the drone, but the most important thing, image quality. :(

[@AnotherCG]

If you have pull, can you please suggest that many people want that 3 second startup time removed.

[@karenadriano674]

is it ok to use it on a very crowded place? does it get confused?

[@conradk]

Wish they put a mount on the bottom to use as a standard camera in-between flying shots.

[@AlejandroJovica]

Does it allows to record in vertical or portrait?

[@madclouds]

Sick little drone! Thanks for sharing Aldryn!

[@FlytPath]

You bet!

[@henrygruijters3969]

Can you use the same batteries as in the X1?

[@FlytPath]

No

[@willmac5642]

You may have mentioned it but just want to check, how high can these models go? The base X1 has a ceiling of just 15m I believe

[@SummerlinRealtor]

I usually fly my air 3 or mini 4 pro but with the drone my thoughts are using it while I bike ride for content compared to the dji drones that no way I could control and ride at the same time. If this drone does the work for me, it’s just another tool for content. I ordered the $799.00 combo so hopefully I get some good use out of this drone!

[@JerseyStyle7]

I just ordered the promax today, but I forgot to order the Beacon👍🏽⚡️🙌

[@zaithoonmuhamednisthar6633]

From where did u order? Could you please share me the link for pro max Thanks

[@kevinDG7]

Looks good. Really interested how much will cost in europa? And also if the new dji will be in the same area as this.

[@pushnpow]

I thought those ski slopes looked familiar on their promotional videos. Mt Hutt New Zealand.

[@ktm640lc4BGD]

I have Max Pro Ski Combo. If i use the beacon, can i set the drone manually higher, lets say 30 meters (behind, on the side, in front of me) and make it follow me (the beacon) from that distance. And if so, how do i do it? Can you send me the link to a video instruction?

[@CallaFab]

I'm looking for a drone that I can use for 'follow me' when im driving my jeep slow on the trails or obstacles. Do you think the promax with the beacon would accomplish this?

[@FlytPath]

@@CallaFab I’ll need to see how the app works on the pro max to determine how the tracking options are.

[@8barbies779]

@@FlytPath this!!! my main prob with X1 is no follow in my snowcat, or rock crawler etc. if the beacon works on a bike (bicycle) as shown - is there any reason that it wouldn't work in jeep etc.? am i missing something? this is the best pre-review i've seen so far FlytPath, thanks. oh... someone else said that the beacon would be able to be used on original X1, that seems way, way to good to be true!

[@leonmalcolm3780]

Great video in your next video could you find out if this drone will follow you if you was in a moving car? Like other drones they follow a vehicle from a great height..which im not a fan of,as i record show cars on the move..only achieved with a selfie stick and camera. No drone that i know of can follow a vehicle at close proximity..as in a few feet. Thanks.

[@robertgrant1509]

Are the Hoover Air’s built in China like DJI drones? Looking forward to a comparison of the DJI Flip & Hoover Air ProMax.

[@illdoctrine9329]

Does it feed live video to an ipad? Are use a drone to blindside park a semi trailer. I just use it to hover over the spot and see the video to my iPad. Unfortunately, the drone is big as hell and inconvenient to deploy. This would be a great substitution if you could feed video to my cab ipad real time.

[@davidbaclian337]

Do these have remote id or geo fencing?

[@JimyOfficial]

Does it Come with beacon & remote ? Or you have to get it separate?

[@Coatsey007]

Trying to get back to being positive, the ecosystem of accessories appears to be really well thought out. For me, the million dollar question, and it’s the purchasing decider, is the quality of the 4 and 8K video footage and what might be lost in terms of functionality when the drone is recording in this format.

[@christianalvarez1188]

If the drone is set to follow. Can it be grabbed by someone else during flight? Or will it keep a proxy to the user? While avoiding? Help please

[@LauraBuckley-m5f]

Amely Drive

[@np_production]

👍👍

[@AJCoReTV]

Wait only 15min airtime?

[@StarWarsJay]

I’m wondering if the DJI Neo will be a similar product. If so, it’ll be cheaper.

[@SFBenjaminK]

F DJI

[@StarWarsJay]

@@SFBenjaminK calm down mate.

[@Steal_ex]

Will it fit in a pocket like this? NO! So it's just a bag, that's not convenient. Will it be as well thought out as the Hover? NO! DJI doesn't have the experience for this kind of use case.

[@muchanic]

If it will be than it will be more similar to original x1 and not the new pro /pro max I guess we will find out soon

[@GeorgeFoxCinematography]

NEO costs a lot less ,than this and it is not only a selfy drone. My opinion is that at the end of the day everything will be down on the price. I ve heard some crazy prices for the Pro Max ,and if this will be the case ,it will remain a "boutique" drone for the few that they just want another toy. I reviewed Hover Air X1 and HoverAir will send me the new one for review soon. Lets see.(NEO is already in my hands)

[@tommicrazy]

I hope there will be way to smooth this flight video when elevation is changing up or down , as you we can see that when human change elevation level and take half second to prepare step to go up or down, then drone is doing exactly the same. It makes that video have lack of smoothnes when level is changing

[@70k1]

Is the distance for a dronie or orbit adjustable ? How far ?

[@Cute_Maxi]

Do the "Thermo" batteries have the same capacity as the Pro Max batteries?

[@ronneabat]

Are you gonna compare the neo vs Hoover air?

[@Sir-Kay]

Ok, it does follow me but, what about tracking while I'm walking forwards so that it can track my face? and what about angle shots like low angle follow me or me following the drone, are any of these available on this thing?