HOVERAir X1 PROMAX - We're So Close!

[@19ab59]

I'm @ 16:00 and can already say this is the best review I've seen to this date. Agree on your remarks on the beacon connection issue. Thanks for the work you've put in mate. Greetz from a Pro owner

[@AltCine]

@@19ab59 ahhh thank you so much. It's a reasonable amount of money so I wanted to really take time with this review. I knew dropping it late would hurt the numbers but I wasn't fully happy when I first received the drone... thankfully that has changed.

[@19ab59]

@@AltCine I agree, glad you took your time. I've 2 questions for you: 1. when you fly manual with the joysticks and phone as screen. On my Pro display it switches from manual to hover when I select preview on my phone. Is that the case with you as well? 2. If you fly manual like this, how do you change your settings?

[@Swiqmanagement]

Refreshing to see detailed unbiased review ! The product looks promising Great work !!!

[@AltCine]

@@Swiqmanagement thank you, I appreciate the comment. It's very promising and I hope they refine the software into something special.

[@alphie61]

Great even handed review! Thanks for some great info on this new exciting drone!

[@AltCine]

@@alphie61 thank you kindly and appreciate the comment.

[@adriancluskey3640]

Awesome review! and demonstration of the X1! pleasure to watch ❤

[@AltCine]

@@adriancluskey3640 thank you my bro 🙌🏾 appreciate it man.

[@DonJoyce]

Very good review, with REAL use cases. This is quite a huge step up from the original HoverAirX1.

[@AltCine]

@@DonJoyce thanks for stopping by and I'm so glad you found it useful. I do plan to use mine for a lot more than just tracking and I know there must have been others out there too 😁

[@MichelobX]

can't wait... brilliant work!

[@AltCine]

@@MichelobX thank you brother

[@VietinghoffAlex]

Super well-done, in-depth review!!!

[@AltCine]

@@VietinghoffAlex thank you brother. Much appreciated

[@alphashortreels]

Great review, just what we need to see

[@AltCine]

@@alphashortreels thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@johnteaguefilm]

For social media and KZbin I think this is really cool tech. The smaller and quieter the better. I think the only con is that the quality of the image is not up to par for “cinema” usage. But honestly doesn’t seem like it’s really for that… so.. all good in my opinion! Another great video.

[@AltCine]

@@johnteaguefilm yeah absolutely agree. I think most owners will use it for social media stuff but we'd definitely need a drone with a larger sensor for proper productions. Thank you kindly 🙌🏾

[@sylvesterwatson314]

Great review with lots of detail which is a big help to me as I am not a drone tech. 👍🏾

[@AltCine]

@@sylvesterwatson314 thank you Sylvester. Thankfully the drone isn't too hard to use and that's great for us all. I'm so glad you found it easy to follow.

[@UmbertoUderzo]

Really enjoyed this review. Now i cannot wait to get mine shipped!

[@AltCine]

@@UmbertoUderzo Thank you so much, that means a lot. I really hope you enjoy it. I definitely will take this everywhere now and it'll be great to have drone shots in my videos but also travels etc. As I said, the software still needs work but you can use it pretty much as intended and I really like the results.

[@johnnychirnside4513]

Excellent!! Taught me a lot that the manual doesn't. Thank you!!

[@AltCine]

@@johnnychirnside4513 cheers Johnny. I did go really overboard on the first one regarding software. The more I tested the image in different locations the more impressed I got so the review kinda gravitated towards image. Thanks again.

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

Great video, the whole vibe is diffetent in a good way.

[@AltCine]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Believe me, I've tried to do the defacto KZbin videos but they always end up like this. I think it's because I don't review for sake of it, it's because I only review stuff that I need.

[@alphasportstv]

Thanks for this excellent unbiased report :) I too sent my Neo back, sadly they threw the most important component under the bus...the camera...to market an inexpensive drone.

[@AltCine]

@@alphasportstv thank you for stopping by and for taking the time to comment. Yeah it's a shame they did that, everything else was really good for a basic drone. Oh well, maybe NEO 2 will be something special.

[@alphasportstv]

@@AltCine yes I'm hopeful! But the Hover looks good too

[@TheRuck1990]

Thank you very helpful 🙏

[@AltCine]

@@TheRuck1990 thank you for letting me know, really appreciate the comment 🙏🏾

[@ImagenStudios]

Thanks for the info brother I have been looking for a drone that I can deploy without having to spend days/months learning how to operate. I was using a gopro on a mic boom pole to simulate the shot and get better control but you have sparked my attention. Once again Thank you for your insight and Keep Creating brother.

[@AltCine]

@@ImagenStudios hey man, no probs bro and I'm glad I could help. I totally understand where you're coming from, there's so much to learn these days and I'd rather spend the time elsewhere. The fact it's so easy is such a blessing man and actually makes me want to use drones again. I've seen those boom pole shots and they are pretty cool but the hover is something you can do a lot with.

[@techtrx]

outside of the quick shots, isn't it better to just use a dji mini 4 pro?

[@AltCine]

@@techtrx most probably. I class them as 2 completely different drones though so it really depends on the user and what content you're creating.

[@nigelturner3251]

Great review

[@bourdon845]

Cool !!

[@AltCine]

@@bourdon845 thank you

[@JKFLASH]

Super in depth.... 👌

[@AltCine]

@@JKFLASH cheers J 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MattiaMerli]

Thanks for the very usefull review, my only concern is why don't get a Mini 4 Pro instead?

[@AltCine]

@@MattiaMerli hey man, it's a very good question. I actually sold my last DJI drone (mini 3 pro) earlier this year. I really liked my mini drones..good for travel and recreation and we even started using them on paid shoots instead of the mavics. I liked them for their small size and easy to carry but when hover released the first X1 I was sold on how easy it was to use and the size. With this new one it opens up a lot more possibilities whilst still being small, light and extremely easy to use. I'm traveling to 6 countries over the next 7 months and just want to get nice footage without too much fuss. I get that some people will want a drone with 30mins or so battery life but I really like to get a shot and move on... especially when you're somewhere new with friends and you want to stay in the moment. That was kinda long but hope it explains why I'm rooting for Hoverair.

[@2limbo]

Great review. I own the X1 and X1 Pro. With the X1 I have audio always perfectly synced (using the phone) but with the X1 Pro I have a lag. Was your audio in sync or did you have to edit it to get it synced?

[@AltCine]

Hi, yeah I had to sync it. That's one of the software issues I was thinking about and there's a few other things too. I know hover are reading the Facebook comments so hopefully they get things sorted quickly. The OG X1 is so solid, I was expecting a lot from the pro & promax but they do need to work round the clock on these things.

[@AltCine]

Ps, thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@joselakay610]

I have to wait for the next firmware update. Mine is not close to being perfect. Lots of issues after the 7.2.5 firmware update.

[@AltCine]

@@joselakay610 sorry to hear that man. I really do hope they put all resources into ironing out the software. I feel quite blessed that mine works well.

[@rw3452]

Great to see an alternative to the DJI drone. Lots of useful information in the review of questions and real use application which is always good to see. Does it have a cinematic mode (DJI term) for slower controls and smoother movements?

[@AltCine]

@@rw3452 Thank you, yeah we definitely needed some good competition. If flying with phone there are controls to slow down the pitch & yaw. These haven't been added to the beacon.

[@rw3452]

@ what would you say is the nearest competitor to this drone is?

[@LouisLuzuka]

this things is insane

[@AltCine]

It's wonderful bro...I tell no lies.

[@barranquillarespondetv2512]

Wow

[@markshirley01]

Thanks very helpful - I'm a content creator and wanted a small drone without a controller, that I could get simple establishing shots of bars hotels and restaurants. Your review was the best and most helpful out there

[@AltCine]

Ahhh thank you so much 🙏🏾 We're the same in what we want...very quick shots that look good and go about our business. Honestly I will use this drone with mainly quick shots on travels and just with my phone too. Simple

[@markshirley01]

@Altcine thanks - I tried the Neo but found it difficult to fly at slower speeds towards a building relatively near. I was using the phone app, and just didn't find the movement was smooth

[@andersmalmgren6528]

I read elsewere that manual camera settings werent avaible for automatic follow modes, is that still the case or have it been fixed with firmware? Going to use this for skiing, and not useful to me without that,. Thanks.

[@AltCine]

@@andersmalmgren6528 I literally just got the update so I need to check. They've added a cine type log mode for quick shots but I haven't tested anything else. The hover cine profile might be best for you.

[@cataclysmic911]

Really impressive review. Great video with and incredible product with potential. Like it a lot and will follow progress and will sub your channel. Thank you.

[@AltCine]

@@cataclysmic911 thank you, I really appreciate it. I really took time with it and although I knew I'd miss the "hype" I couldn't drop the video until I was absolutely certain about my thoughts on it. I'm a little different in my reviews because I only accept products I have a need for so I have to look at it as if I'd bought it.

[@blackolive2358]

Agree about log!

[@AltCine]

@@blackolive2358 they've just added a new flat profile but I haven't tested it yet. Hopefully it's good.

[@fcava-ti7mb]

Nice presentation😊

[@AltCine]

Thanks you so much.

[@pietervanderwal]

Is this included the Beacon+JoyStick combo? Can't find it on their website. I really thinking to buy this litle fine drone.

[@AltCine]

@@pietervanderwal hi, the beacon and controller are separate or look for the ski or bicycle kit.

[@hyomandibular]

Really like your skating shot. Do you have any issues using Dolly Mode for an extended period? Mine has trouble maintaining tracking when it is flying backwards and swings around to my rear after a few seconds.

[@AltCine]

@@hyomandibular thank you. Yeah if it's too close, you go too fast and you slightly change direction it can change the path of the drone. You have to set it quite far away and not go too fast, the more distance you have the better. I actually used that "flaw" in the video to get it to swing round to the side but if

[@dreamsandrealms4581]

How reliable you evaluate collision detection during following runner and voice control responsivity?

[@AltCine]

@@dreamsandrealms4581 so collision only works in 4k and it's definitely not high speed. Look at it as a way to avoid it hitting someone in the face or crashing into a wall. It's not really designed for complex avoidance as you saw in my test at the beginning. It will avoid a lot of obstacles but the drone moves all over the place. I didn't test voice control a lot as it's so easy to just press the buttons...sorry for that and I hope you find another video that did deep tests.

[@GenuineArticle71]

what is the quickest way to take a few video quickshots + a few still photos? Does the controller have a button to toggle between photo mode and video mode? If not, i suppose this means using the manual control from the app on the phone, right?

[@AltCine]

@@GenuineArticle71 the rear button on the controller one is meant to be photos but it's not implemented yet...this is what I mean about software needs finessing. At the moment the best way is the app. On the old X1 you could set the custom feature to snap photos and you have some hand gesture options. New one I'm not sure yet.

[@Emuspaul]

I’ve heard that controlling with phone only can be dangerous if it loses connection.

[@AltCine]

It can be, make sure you set 'Return to home if connection lost' it's in the app.

[@stephenkosloff6081]

hi - im totally stuck - my eos m only records about 3 seconds of video using magic lantern - any idea why - many thanks - love your chanel

[@AltCine]

Hi, that could be anything...bad settings, fake or old SD card etc etc. do a fresh install and don't change any settings. If it still stops then it's probably your SD card.

[@stephenkosloff6081]

Hi - thanks for your response - new card - checked the speed, gb's etc, all good - i have it working now on 4.2k and RAW 640x1080 only - records for about 15 seconds - whats the best ML Version to be using now? many thanks

[@berndbraun80]

Hi, thanks for your video, how did you solved the issue with the previous view button? I cannot get it when my phone is connected with the controller and my Samsung S20. :-(

[@AltCine]

@@berndbraun80 hi mate, I had to reboot drone a force close app and restart. Have you updated to the latest fw yet?

[@berndbraun80]

@Altcine thanks a lot for your response. Latest FW just today... Unfortunately still not working. Of 20 times I could have the view via phone two times.

[@AltCine]

@@berndbraun80 damn, looks like they still got a way to go then. Thankfully for me it's no longer an issue. Maybe try reinstalling the app and see if that helps.

[@berndbraun80]

@@AltCine I try to reinstall, thanks a lot or need to talk with my wife for a new Smartphone 😂

[@SFBenjaminK]

Is great for a real estate agent

[@AltCine]

@@SFBenjaminK yes definitely. I did hotel walkthroughs with original X1 too

[@MrIAMLEGENDstudios]

So what about indoors, lets say I want to dolly track while walking to the kitchen or living room speaking to it

[@AltCine]

@@MrIAMLEGENDstudios yeah no problem. That is one of the things I want to do whilst travelling. Check this shot from the original X1 on my Instagram instagram.com/reel/C3DZUG9ouRI/?igsh=MTlxN3Vkeng1d3k3eA==

[@Berg126]

Follow me function, do it only work if it can see a person, what if you are in a tractor farming or driving a 4x4 slow in terrain?

[@AltCine]

@@Berg126 no I don't think that will work but new features are dropping regularly so I'll ask them to add a tracking feature by drawing a box around subject in the app.

[@BackwardTravisty]

I enjoy my X1 Pro, and I don't need another drone to be crap for me to appreciate my Pro.

[@AltCine]

@@BackwardTravisty I hear that and I really didn't want to mention DJI. They do a lot of things right.

[@MTKnockOut]

im about to refund mine, been such a headache and now the videos freeze and glitch. Any recommendations for a good low light camera , I have a lumix g9 but dont care to upgrade the lens Id prefer a real deal camera hopefully 800$ lol

[@AltCine]

@@MTKnockOut ahhh that's a shame man, sorry to hear that... I'm glad mine doesn't have that issue and I hope it's something Hover resolve. $800 that's a hard press for a good lowlight camera. The only cameras I found at that price for decent lowlight was the bmpcc4k & speedbooster or Lumix S5

[@MTKnockOut]

@@AltCine lumix s5 it is, my g9 def out perfroms a bm4k with lgh 3200 iso and the right lens all though the viltrox 200$ nikon F adapter wasnt all too good, may opt for sigma or just the 12-60 lieca as HLG and 3200 iso are nearly grainless s5 doesnt have better auto focus than the G9 so its hard to take that one over any else Would rather get a cheaper sony as a b cam, or the sony ze e1 at 1600$ and go in debt for a minute. Had I had a grianless camera I could pay it off in no time, but If its at best 50% better than a phone whats the point of spending 400$-800$ Would rather just record hand held with a drone and fly when needed and do it all with that Thanks!

[@davidw717]

This drone or the DJI Neo?

[@AltCine]

@@davidw717 I really didn't like the Neo. I understand that they did a few updates recently but I really don't like the footage.

[@cacoromas27]

PARABENS , VIDEO FICOU SHOW, MAS INFELIZMENTE ESSE DRONE NÃO É VENDIDO NO Brazil. :(

[@AltCine]

Thank you 🙏🏾 I'm sorry that they don't sell it in your region. Hopefully there is a way you can get it imported.

[@cacoromas27]

@@AltCine unfortunately it is extremely expensive, as taxes here in Brazil are huge, all to support corrupt politicians :(

[@cacoromas27]

@@AltCine Good morning my friend, very good video, I found this Hover Camera X1 version in my city for a very good value, do you think it's still worth buying in 2024?

[@AnotherCG]

Thanks early adopters for working out bugs. Soon this ships for regular retail. SOLD.

[@AltCine]

@@AnotherCG I'm just about to sign up to be a beta software tester too. If I go quiet you'll know what happened 😂

[@amazingchannel2023]

8K may be just for the market promo. not a true 8K

[@AltCine]

@@amazingchannel2023 maybe.. We saw DJI pull that stunt with the neo so anything is possible.

[@hellohogo]

the camera just doesn't look great yet.

[@AltCine]

@@hellohogo you don't think so? I think it looks pretty good.