A breath of fresh air is coming to the drone market: With the Hoverair X1 Pro and the X1 Pro Max, established brands such as DJI are entering into direct competition. The compact drones are characterized by their low weight, impressive camera functions and innovative designs, which makes them equally interesting for drone enthusiasts and professional users. After we recently tested the Hoverair X1 ourselves, the two Pro models have more powerful features.
The most important features:
- Light: only 192 grams for the Hoverair X1 Pro, even lighter than many competitors.
- 8K Camera: High-resolution camera function for razor-sharp images.
- Foldable design: Space-saving and ideal for transport.
- Maximum flight time: Up to 30 minutes under optimal conditions.
Compact power: The Hoverair X1 Pro and Pro Max
The Hoverair X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max are designed to offer powerful drone technology in an extremely compact and lightweight body. Weighing just 192 grams (Hoverair X1 Pro), the drones set new standards in portability. The X1 Pro Max is just as big and heavy, but delivers a better camera.
While the X1 Pro can record in 4K at 60 fps, the X1 Pro Max can even record videos in 8K at 30 fps. In 4K, videos are even possible at 60 fps and HDR, and both models can also record slow motion in 4K/120.
Another outstanding feature is the foldable design, which allows you to easily take the drones with you, whether traveling or to your next shoot. This mobility combined with the high resolution makes it an ideal choice for content creators looking for a lightweight yet powerful drone.
The Pro Max can also connect via Wi-Fi 6 at speeds of up to 1.2 Gbit/s. It also offers visual collision detection, which uses the camera to detect and avoid obstacles.
Camera and flight performance
The camera on the Hoverair X1 Pro and Pro Max not only supports up to 8K video, but also delivers impressive images even in poor lighting conditions. The image stabilization ensures that stable and sharp videos are produced even in windy conditions. These technical features make the drones particularly interesting for film and photography professionals who value quality and flexibility.
In addition to the camera functions, both models have intelligent obstacle detection and autonomous flight modes that make it easier for beginners to control the drones. These modes include automatic flight routes and “Follow Me” functions that always keep the lens pointed at the user or subject. In terms of flight time, the drones offer up to 16 minutes of flight time on one battery charge.
Technical data at a glance
Both drone models, the Hoverair X1 Pro and the X1 Pro Max, offer similar technical specifications, with slight differences in flight performance and battery capacity. The main features include:
- Weight: 192 grams
- Camera: up to 8K resolution, image stabilization, support for low-light shooting
- Flight time: up to 16 minutes
- Foldable design: Compact and easy to transport
- Intelligent flight modes: Autonomous flight routes, “Follow Me” mode, obstacle detection
Diploma
The Hoverair X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max provide strong competition in the drone market and impress with their compact size, excellent camera quality and user-friendliness. Thanks to innovative features such as 8K cameras and foldable design, these drones are particularly interesting for creatives and technology enthusiasts who value mobility and high-resolution image quality. The manufacturer has not yet announced prices and availability, but the official website has already been launched.
