Fleet Update with HoverAir X1 Drone!

[@mancavehobbies6213]

I'm a drone pilot and have a pilot license i've been flying for 10 years now.. I do also have this X1 it's a great little drone. Best get insured Ian just incase it crashes into somebody or something . Insurance is only like £10 a year. YOU HAVE TO USE IT IN YOUR VIDEOS IAN. Welcome to 2024 Ian 🤣

[@HubNut]

Good advice. Have registered as a Flyer.

[@Frank_Nemo]

I'm sure that as a drone pilot, you will have noticed that these X1 drone were being offered at £900 only 2 months ago. The links say around £400 now and, if you look around, just over £200. My advice to people, is to wait 6 months when they'll be well sub £100. The X1 is designed for the non-drone savvy market and the heavy, intense, marketing over the last few months is to grab some of that market before they catch on just how good and inexpensive 'normal' drones are these days...and buy those instead. That said, despite its limitations, the X1 does have a place in the market, just not at the prices being offered atm.

[@mancavehobbies6213]

@@Frank_Nemo I agree totally Frank . I paid £80 from ebay . 😃

[@ianmontgomery7534]

So you now have your own Fleet Air Arm.

[@fixitagaintomorrow3132]

First time I've actually watched an embedded ad and glad I did. What a great little drone!

[@daniellee9015]

Absolutely brilliant video Ian ❤👍 what a brilliant bit of kit that drones amazing I want one don't know what I'd do with it brilliant

[@mrfairsthename7470]

New channel alert , ' Hover nut ' [ maybe ]

[@robc5955]

Like the drone, I could use that for my work, will take a look. Poor Elly, hope she is back well again for the summer.

[@Andyc351]

I think taking Betty off the road for a full suspension refresh would be the best plan. Just change everything all in one go.

[@michaelwright2986]

That drone is uncanny. I kept expecting to see you give it a treat for positive reinforcement every time it did a trick. Certainly better trained than most dogs.

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Great little fleet update and that drone looks a great little bit of kit.

[@russellb1212]

Hubnut takes to the skies, really good pictures, a good edition to the channel. Really hope you can keep Betty on the road, such a unique and special car to you

[@Sid3300]

Auto shenanigans moment

[@joshonthetube]

Now you have to train the HoverAir to do your ptchoos!

[@100SteveB]

Sounds like old Chemy is working a treat - very good to hear! But not so good news regarding Betty. One source of very pronounced creaking I have had on a Ford before was a lower ball joint that had gone dry, it was awful, creaking it's way over every undulation in the road, or when i turned the steering. Sounds like a bit of work for the coming summer.

[@TheFoolishboy9]

Very good quality video on the drone footage, i'm very tempted.

[@HistoryNeedsYou]

I’m impressed by this wee drone. The ability to use a drone without needing to learn how to pilot one is very appealing. Especially useful for those working alone. I’d be intrigued to see how well it could navigate the castles I work in

[@nekite1]

I definitely don't need the drone, but I definitely want one! My favourite toy atm is the DwarfLab 2 smartscope. A tiny little scope that you use via an app and is capable of taking images of deep sky objects like the Andromeda galaxy, the Orion nebula, etc etc. It's outside atm taking shots of the Pleiades (also known as the Seven Sisters, and also where Subaru got the inspiration for their badge). Currently -3° here, but I'm inside nice and warm while the scope does its thing.

[@robertngreen6]

That drone is amazing! I didn't realise they could be clever like that! That's a good tip about the 2CV mirror trim - I will look up Retrospec now for parts and inspiration!

[@UPnDOWN]

That's a cool piece of kit! I could use one to follow me around in the workshop when I'm repairing something, rather than keep moving the tripod!

[@oldclassiccarUK]

Drone looks a neat thing, interesting

[@anthonystevens8683]

That drone looks like a very handy bit of kit. Literally as it lands in the hand. Although I don't need a drone I have wanted one for a long time but something like this would probably scratch that itch. I'll have to check the specs. I think you can get pillar drill stands for some drills and attach them to a workmate bench that may help with Elle's mirror issue. It's a real pain when something minor is seized but hopefully Elle will be back out and about in the spring after a lot of the salt has washed away. I think you are right with Bella to focus next on the injectors although it might be worth costing replacements v diagnostics on the current ones but that won't tell you if the old ones are tired if you replace them. I'm sure you've already thought of this so apologies if you have. Many thanks for sharing. Take care and be safe.

[@peterriggall8409]

Amazing bit of kit. Just a big bumblebee.🐝

[@waynekerrgoodstyle]

Dear Ian, Thank you for telling us about RetroSpecParts. I've been struggling to find parts for my 1987 Renault 9.

[@twocvbloke]

Neat little drone, quite impressive how it can figure out what is a human and what isn't, just make sure that it never gets armed with any weaponry... :P

[@GoldenCroc]

Just for pointless pedantism: Not sure it can completely, its more likely it tracks the shape/outline of the object (person) moving mostly.

[@micheltebraake7915]

Fleet update combined with camera equipment update, beautiful drone.

[@jonrpearce]

Used to work at Symphony Hall! Some interesting spaces in that concert hall - there's reverb chambers behind and above the stage, an orchestra pit for full ballet orchestra, all sorts of fun!

[@HubNut]

We filmed inside one of the reverb chambers. Didn't know about the orchestra pit!

[@jonrpearce]

@@HubNut The roofspace is fun too, and the canopy. Spent many hours changing lamps on the canopy over the years. The front bit of the stage is a lift that can be seats, stage, or orchestra pit and the seats for that lift live under the auditorium. There's a similar arrangement at the back for the mixing desk.

[@isaacplaysbass8568]

Wow - my mind has been blown by the drone!

[@bentullett6068]

I do love the footage captured by the more professional larger drones over some of the heritage railways. The creek on Betty could be bushes. My SEAT creaks during the winter due to the anti-roll bar bushes this issue only happens during the cold and disappears in the summer. They aren't worn as I recently had it MOT'd and no advisorys on it and no advisories on previous MOT's.

[@scalecrawlnl]

Thank you, fun 'HubTech' video. Great oppertunities, perhaps the electric bike and the hovercopter through a mountainbike course somewhere near you! Or with the mini-Pajero, greenlaning with the hovercopter. Hope the fleet will be in fine fettle for road duties after the Winter. Wondering, out loud, if Japan Classic Sunday this year is on your schedule? Cheers Ian, cool gear, does need some proper saving up for if you want one though 👍😊 (no criticism of the product of course, only an observation)

[@david1976aful]

Looking forward to seeing Bella being repaired and back on the road. 👍🏻

[@HubNut]

Have been out in her the past couple of days, even though she's still not starting well...

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

When I first (mis)read the title I thought Hubnut had gone from older cars to future cars in one leap.

[@mickfoster7140]

I love the way that drone follows you, there must be a small dog inside.

[@torresalex]

That drone is really cool

[@2tone209]

AY UP MR HUBNUT AND DRONE

[@stuartmcdonald5772]

what a cracky little drone. Daughter past her test last week. She's out and about in her pug 107. Super video guys.

[@Invisibleman7]

That drone is awesome. Ideal for when you attend car shows etc

[@HubNut]

Not necessarily. Bad form to fly over people (I've seen someone get hit by one) and perish the thought you hit a car! (Priorities...)

[@Invisibleman7]

@@HubNut Good point Ian 👍

[@GoldenCroc]

​​@@Invisibleman7Where I am at it is considered ok flying over stuff like that, providing you have the skills and a professional drone pilot licence. But yeah, its best avoided with stuff like this, even though it can hardly hurt anything or one at this (125g) weight.

[@Invisibleman7]

@@GoldenCroc True my friend

[@terryatkinson899]

Always wanted a drone.😊 See if you can get Clarke or somebody to sponsor you with a welder 🤗🤗🤗

[@PaddyWV]

Always said it wouldn't be long before you'd go up in the World! 😉

[@spencereagle1118]

Holy moly, 125g, I remember when a bag of crisps weighed that.

[@2008tourer]

That drone is a fantastic bit if kit, holy shit!! Impresive

[@wxcferdts]

The modes do seem wonderful, especially the follow me-mode , Ian. Miss Hubnut in drone-size, although the drone produces a much more pronounced whine than does Carly ;) Still, if you're allowed to keep it, I'd make good use of it, as the picture quality is great as well. Good add-on to the channel, I think.

[@rtfazeberdee3519]

The "follow me" is a step up from tripod filming - battery life is the only draw back

[@leeallen1407]

Love that drone......looks like something out of the modern westworld

[@alansmith1770]

Clever piece of kit Ian.

[@rikm12]

oooh I have one of those.. great little drone. I loved the first gen passport. This is just friendlier.

[@wrathofbod]

Hey look at you getting all up in the tech, HubNut of the future haha

[@TurboTimsWorld]

KZbinr Wiltshire Man has also got one of these drones and the footage over the last few videos he has got is great even when he reviews it by hubnutting it into a bush, as a DjI owner it does look a cool drone for KZbin shots, cant wait for the topless Elly landing shot !

[@MrGarethDHughes]

Hell Ian. Great drone. Fantastic update and great video as per usual. 😊

[@skodakatie7341]

That is a great little drone. Happy New Year Mr Hubnut, great video as always ❤.

[@adrianrowden8266]

That drone is more like a pet.

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Wow ! What an amazing piece of kit that is ?? So useful 👍👍👍

[@chriswalford9228]

The drone drone of a fan belt squeal

[@LesterLovesWatches]

How many modes does it have. It circles you, it goes over your head, follow me. Anything else? If you can’t control it then how long do you have to do your piece to camera before it returns to your hand? Love the “follow me” mode.

[@HubNut]

Five modes plus a custom setting. If it hits something or battery levels get too low, it'll just land itself.

[@LesterLovesWatches]

@@HubNut So how long do you have to do your piece before it returns and sits. Good drone!

[@GentilsGarage]

That’s is so cool and does great shots too.

[@andypicken7848]

I will probably never own one Ian but the technology in that little drone is quite amazing. I can imagine that alot of the technology will overlap with the defence industry

[@revolution1one]

Cool drone! I don't mind sponsored videos as long as they actually play a part in your video productions or with tinkering ie; tools.

[@allanmollison6971]

Very cool drone, might buy one myself 😊👍

[@ayrproductions]

2:56 that creak in the front end will most likely be lower ball joints. Common issue on them.

[@ianmontgomery7534]

Yep just did mine.

[@TK42138]

Brilliant bit of kit with a sci-fi or James Bond/Q Branch vibe.

[@brucepickess8097]

Hubnut takes to the sky's, a remarkable little gizmo for its size.😏

[@dombooth86]

Awesome bit of kit reminds me of the snitch in harry potter 😂

[@smithp573]

Skynet is coming for us.

[@MarkTheVicar]

Folding camper or mobile odds and sods shelf? 🤔

[@HubNut]

It is way too useful for putting things on...

[@greatwesterner1]

Great stuff Ian 👏 received my new calendar too keep up the great varied content and production improvements ⭐️

[@brendanhanrahan3950]

Wow that is an awesome looking device I'd love one!

[@tonysargent7787]

Love one of those myself another great video has always Ian and miss hubnut and hublets and hubmutts 👍

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Nice bit of kit. Would it follow you while doing a road test?

[@HubNut]

Sadly not. If it can't see you, it just stops. Have tested!

[@luviskol]

@@HubNut so you need to test a convertible with the hood down. Might need to wait till it warms up

[@allanfoster6965]

What a nice bit of kit.

[@nomdeplume2724]

Blimey…. The drone sounds angry. I wonder if it’s got a nasty sting?🤔 No doubt we’ll find out when it goes wrong and attacks you!🥴 Can’t wait 😂 But seriously….Great video Ian… keep up the good work 👍🤓🙈🤡😬💥

[@frglee]

What will they think of next!😁 As well as the aerial video possibilities, it would seem to make an interesting toy as well.

[@Mrcento]

Bit of a missed opportunity to not have the final 'pshhhhh' done with the drone in flyaway mode 😉

[@Mancozeb100]

Yesss - I was sure that’s what was going to happen too !

[@grahamclark4518]

Dam it man. Stop pointing me to cool stuff i cant afford 😊😊

[@HubNut]

I know. 2CVs eh? 😉

[@chrisaris8756]

That is really great. I have to have one. Don’t need one but who cares that’s cool!!!!

[@MapleMarmite]

Neat little drone. Probably not going to be able to follow you in a car but maybe if it’s alongside the open driver’s window it could follow you at a crawl and capture some ‘slowing down to a stop’ type action? Would probably work okay for following me on my mountain bike. You should try it with the e-bike. Contrary to what I saw mentioned earlier, I don’t mind the sponsored videos as you do them in a content-inclusive way and they are generally relevant products to the channel. You are effectively in the entertainment business and although very entertaining, you have to take care of the business side, too. I don’t understand why anyone would get upset, personally. 👍🏻

[@waynetetley584]

Awesome bit of kit 👍

[@TrevorBuick]

How does the little drone locate you?

[@HubNut]

I have no idea. Can only assume it's magic.

[@GoldenCroc]

By using its camera and analysing the image, making it recognise that the selected object tracked is moving.

[@davefrench3608]

Now that’s a drone could actually fly. Chemmie is turning into the star of the fleet, winter is just such a dreadful time for vehicle use. Roll on summer.

[@tomwinch9107]

If it won't follow a car ... Will it follow a photo of you on the roof of a car Or a hublet? Hmmm ...

[@SoLDMG]

This calls for a mannequin, and some ductape.

[@gs188]

@@SoLDMGJust roll back Elly’s roof and it may get a good enough view to follow someone sitting inside. If that doesn’t work then the only logical solution I can think of would be to buy a Mehari and try again.

[@youaintseenmeok]

Nice

[@rahmann936]

Wow! That little drone looked like something out of Star Wars, I'm impressed! 👍👏👏👌😁 I would get one myself if had a use for one. Maybe I could become a content creator using my dinky new mini drone in the videos, now, that's a thought. 🤔🤔 I wish my car was getting 50 odd mpg.👍 🤔🤔 For that to happen I would have to change my car. More thought provoking from myself again. 👍🤔🤔🙄😁

[@martinneumann7783]

What a cool drone! Will you keep it? Will there be some more footage with this plastic hornet? I think it's a good tool for you that keeps your hands free. See you soon --- Martin 🚗💨🇫🇷

[@BlueSnail]

I am sure had the same jumper as HubNut in early-1990s.

[@GrahamHeaton-x3m]

I don't see the point of it at all Iam. You can get a DJI mini 2 for that, which has wayyyyy more features and more usable.

[@neilpye6089]

At least you didn't drone on about your new drone

[@johnblood3367]

Sounds like a mozzie that drone

[@tonys1636]

Will that drone throw a wobbly and go into a tailspin if following you and you get into a car and drive off slowly?

[@HubNut]

Yes sadly. Have tested that.

[@tonys1636]

@@HubNut Ha you tried pointing it at a car before setting follow me and then getting in?

[@KirksAudioSanctum]

In next weeks episode Ian explains that he did manage to break the drone... 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 I have faith in you mate! I bet it will work great for you for many months.

[@gadgetgricey7789]

1:10 What did you say Ian :)

[@HubNut]

Oops...

[@davidflamee]

Lovely to see Bella and the rest of the fleet but, a question about Bob, in relation to a comment you made. What is it, do you think, that makes Bob so warm. You recently camped out in Bob and despite storms and other variables had no significant issues. What forces - I guess of physics - do you think are at play here, with Bob? I lived in a 30ft static caravan for 3 years and the only way to stay comfortable was to leave one bar of the propane heater on 24/7. Of course we did have mould issues in the caravan but I don't see these issues with Bob. Many thanks.

[@ayrproductions]

The coziness will be what makes him warm. I sleep in a double swag when camping alone and even in winter need to open up a flap or two for some airflow, otherwise I wake up in a pool of sweat.

[@HubNut]

We kept an electric heater on a low setting but once we'd got cosy in bed, it was fine to be honest. Two duvets!

[@Koulis_]

'nature is attacking me in the bushes' - that sounds painful. 😊

[@James-ld2jc]

Drone would be great when you are filming shows...

[@HubNut]

Technically dodgy ground to film public events with a drone.

[@edgarbeat2851]

Batteries Not Included. It might fix the Matiz when you are away. All very fancy.

[@Pyjamarama11]

Hunterkiller tech in your palm 😂

[@handheldgaming4life]

Seems a nice drone, expensive, but they all are. Is it possible to use it in "follow" mode etc but filter out the whine? I see you're recording with a Lavalier but its picking up the wheeeeeeeee of the drone.

[@HubNut]

I don't think there's much you can do about the noise. The best solution would be to record a voiceover.

[@handheldgaming4life]

@@HubNut Of course, seems so obvious. Why didn't I think of that.

[@Fual4eva]

@handheldgaming4life if you connect a mic through the phone app the app will filter the noise out, it's one of the amazing tricks of the drone! it works flawlessly and part of it's selling point ;-) just Ian @HubNut hasn't discovered it yet, you can also use the drone to follow you from in front and from behind (Dolly Mode and Follow Mode)

[@Fual4eva]

@@HubNut It can filter the noise Ian and you can connect the mic through the phone, it works amazingly well, access is through the app, you'll be surprised ;-)

[@Fual4eva]

Also never attempt to fly over water! it confuses the camera's underneath used to measure distance and will likely crash into the water! Also been a drone pilot for years later of those licensed.

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Cool 😎

[@niallsommerville9813]

Clever kit but it'll never replace Miss HN behind a camera and certainly can't detail machinery like she does. Wow, you could buy a lot of merch and BDX with the money!

[@eggy1962]

How is the parts search for the Mitzi jeep going?

[@HubNut]

Slowly!

[@staffordian]

The drone looks interesting. My only concern would be the loud whine from it drowning out whatever you were saying or filming. Is that an issue?

[@HubNut]

It doesn't actually record sound, so anytime you hear me talking, my phone was cross-shooting.

[@Mr.Mølbach]

I'm just watching a program containing Elly and a lot of other stuff, when I heard you talking about your Pajero.... I lived in Andalusia for 8 years and down there the Pajero was called Montero.. Why?? In Spanish Pajero means "Wanker"...😁 Kindest Regards Jesper of Denmark 🇩🇰🐧🇩🇰

[@OldspeedJDM]

A drone?!😂I think mentioned this somewhere too but what could possibly go wrong 🤣

[@StevensPaul]

Gone are the days of Ratchet--Strapping a Camera 📷 to a Pigeon 🐦. That's Technology for you folks 😜!