POCKET-SIZED SELF-FLYING CAMERA! Hover X1: Epic footage easily captured
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- Опубликовано: 7 июл 2024
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bit.ly/3JZRzBJ - HoverX1 on Indiegogo
I love my cameras and gadgets, but when I first saw the HoverX1; I thought it looked like a toy. However, after using it for the first time I was hooked. I love the shots you can get from drones, but I hate carrying a bag for the drone and I hate having to use a controller to fly the thing while riding. The Hover X1 fixes both of those problems with it's easy-to-fly nature. It makes getting drone shots actually fun instead of a chore. The shots it pumps out are very good for it's size too. I'm impressed!
Always check the local regulations regarding drones!
This video was sponsored by Zero Zero Robotics, however all the words are my own and I am genuinely impressed by this piece of kit.
00:00 Intro
00:14 Fully Autonomous Cameraman
01:31 Example Footage
03:07 What is it?
04:30 Battery Life
05:45 Image Quality
06:14 Flight Performance
06:55 How to use it
08:00 Hover Mode
08:27 Zoom Out Mode
08:44 Follow Mode
09:49 Orbit Mode
10:17 Bird Eye Mode
10:35 Custom Mode
11:11 The App
13:42 Getting the most out of it
15:01 The Limitations
17:42 Pricing & Availability
17:45 Final Thoughts 
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Absolute amazing footage Joe!! You killed it with this video ❤❤
@GCPerformance18 you should get one too, you also do a great job on your videos and I'd love to see you doing some shots like this in your channel
Grant has no hills in Florida and rides at 50kph. No drone can keep up, haha.
That looks really useful. This stuff is on the verge of getting weird. People in the "me" capitals of the world (LA, S Korea, etc) are going to have little drones buzzing around following them everywhere like pets. Following them into coffee shops, stores, etc.
Like a Black Mirror episode...
parents sending a drone with their kids to school and to play at their friends houses..
luckily their battery doesn't last long (at least for now)
The Selfie generation is going to have a field day with these.
Wow, really great post! What makes this better is an actual real life action figure personality doing real world stuff! Your being a cyclist and mobile like that doing all the functions and features made it that much better! Now I have to take mine out and try something new. What an inspiration you are! I just got mine yesterday,first flight today, and man! I didn’t quit til I used up the three batteries I got with it! Thanks tons!
The scenery where you were riding was gorgeous and quiet. It looks like you have some nice riding routes locally!
Wow! It was the best and most detailed review I've seen so far, thank you very much. 👍👏
This thing is freaking amazing! Unbelievable! I want one!
What a super little drone! Thanks for showing us how good it is. Wishing them every success with it. I'm sure it is going to be a big sellers.
Wow! Great footage - really nice quality 😊
What a brilliant device! Wow! Mightily impressive 👏
This Self flying Drone seems Incredible especially with these Types of Shots your getting! Impressive!
Been wondering if something like this was available for a couple of years. Can't wait to get hold of one.
Crazy tech!
Mountain biking is what I was considering this for, so thank you for showing what bike footage might look like. 🤙
Looks so cool like 3rd person in a video game.
Just got mine. It's so much fun!
Thank you brilliant review I have gone and ordered one.
Super great video! Thank you for the info.
Sounds like a great first gen product for the price. Can't wait to see the next iteration.
I'm not sure if this one has a predecessor, but it's already a evolution from years ago
I will definitely check this out, many thanks 🚴🏻♂️👍🏼
I just purchased this drone, and I like it! But there are pros and cons. On the positive side, it does most of what it says it does; on the negative side, there is only a 10 or 12-minute battery life, even though it comes with two batteries, and it takes up to 4 hours to charge 1 battery. I see the advertising showing people getting followed on their bikes; I guess the bike ride is less than 10 minutes long. There is minimal instruction on how to really use it; also, when sharing the video or picture, it's not as clear as the original. I had to research RUclips to find how to work things; with that being said, I give it a 7.5 out of 10 rating.
This is crazy.
Awesome video, thanks!
Yes please!
To the moon!
Ive been waiting for something like this. Now i just hope it releases soon.
They are released. I'm flying mine now.
@@KenJonesnyc I thought it was just a Kickstart for now? It's the final product they're selling?
@@LR6092 and yes it’s pretty much the final hardware. There will be more software updates to include hand gestures commands
Finally a drone I want to buy. Thanks man.
Thats bloody amazing!!!!!!
This would be perfect for gravel and MTB trail riding!
That's so cool !! Seems to work good
It does!
was excited until I saw it was a kickstarter. will wait for retail version :) looks good.
Fantastic intro and very cool product.
Glad you like it, The intro was fun to do.
Cool stuff 🎉
Dude 😮I want one !!
Going to be a few of those going awol that's for sure!
Super cool I really need one of those
ngl, pretty dope.
Nice@! I'm definitely interested.
On follow mode, who decides when it'll land? Do I stick my hand out or is there a set timer where I have to stick my hand out at that time?
I own 27 GoPros among plenty of other video equipment and on the strength of your presentation I've made my purchase. Was going to buy the 2 pack, but that was all sold out so I got 1 with the 2 batteries and 2 additional batteries. Let's hope it actually rocks up and is good because YOU said it was. No pressure or anything 🤣
As a cyclist myself i approve this drone!
It's a good sign for a product if it is easier than clipping in on camera 🎉
No way. Pretty cool!
I know you like your tech, I thought you'd like this! Haha. It's pretty cool.
Wow!
Damn you, I want one now
Great Video
Thanks!
Great review, looks awesome! Does your iPhone need to be unlocked with the Hover app open to record audio from iPhone? Or will it record with app open with iPhone screen locked?
While in a certain flight mode like hover, can you use any hand gestures to take a photo? Would love to purchase but doesn’t ship to Australia!
So cool!!!
And looks like you are riding with some good form and fitness Joe!
It reminds me of the drone in the Expance, used by a blind character as flying eyes.
How well does the obstacle avoidance function work? Can it avoid tree branches and road signs along the route?
A youtuber name Roo's Review has a video covering the tracking function in his review.
ruclips.net/video/hzmVjracPyc/видео.html
Well don't you want a shot where a truck slams into it demolishing it? Just think of the views you'll get on RUclips.
@@SnoopyDoofie Thats been done already, unfortunately, it didn't go viral. 🤔
I've had a think about this device, fun it may well be but theirs something that is standing out to me.
One goes out for a 2/3 hour ride, right, the last thing that I would want to do is to sit down and then
spend another 2/3 hours watching myself doing that ride. Surly people have got better and more
important thing to do in a standard normal day. Its a valid point...
The drone battery only lasts for about 11 minutes of flight. You would shoot clips and put them together to make maybe a 2 min video for social media or whatever you may need it for. since there is no setup time with this drone it's actually very easy for anyone to use very quickly with pretty much no learning curve. No one is making 40-minute videos of them riding unless they have 5 or more batteries on them anyway.
It’s good for about 70 % of what most people need.
It deploys super fast to use … no gps sync, compass calibration or yet another firmware upgrade
It is simple and all the better for it in my view
Most of us have another that does all of the above plus the 30 % extra but it doesn’t get used because it’s a real PIA to take and use.
I got mine recently and it helps making things easier and more interesting
Not cheap, not expensive but really handy and fun
Wow, the music is an absolute vibe!!!! ❤🔥 who made it?
Really cool and decently priced. Hope they make a faster one
Yeah, I'm looking forward to their future products too.
I want one
Good video. Will it keep following if we are in a crowd and if someone else hold out the palm will it land in his hand?
i remember following the open source project paparazzi (terrible name) a decade ago that was about this exact thing and i was quite disappointed that for the longest time since, everybody wanted manual controls. the whole point of these cameras should have been, from the get go, that they're automatic. i'm happy we're finally seeing this. 125 grams is amazing for something like this, and i'd go so far that this is acceptable enough to be used as a handheld camera when you don't feel the need for aerial footage
Yeah, I wouldn't mind it being heavier either, as long as it can fit in a jersey pocket.
@@ChinaCycling holy shit paparazzi uav is still an ongoing project, that's pretty cool. they started in 2003. it's version 6 now. i have to say i'm much more excited about an open source solution, even if it's more bulky and harder to get to work
At about the 5:00 mark what wheels are on your bike?
Looking forward to test this unit, is there possibility to have a test unit for this? This is awesome, love the Quality.
Its cool. HGV coming the other way down a twisty road is a dead drone though.
I watched a dozen videos on X1 but only after this one I ordered it. Is it the scenery? Or composition? It should be on their website. Great work man!
Waiting for a review of the L-twoo erx!
Awesome vidro.. Very instructive ! Thanks
Does it transfert automatically the vidéo in your smatphone after the short or do you have to link on PC ?
Can we edit the shots in the app ?
Thanks
You have to click "download" in the app, but it's fairly quick.
Nice,but in the UK at least I think drone flying regulations specify that a drone must always be in the operators eye view
How do you stop the shot and have it return to you?
Awesome video.... You are a magician .. You start with a white saddle and in the hills you are on a black saddle.... Hey Joe in this video are you using the 133.5 gram white saddle you showed weeks ago. What brand is it and from where to purchase?
How much wind can the drone handle?
Hello, in the first seconds of the video it look like the background is a little jerky, did you notice the same with the raw files ? Thx for sharing this video
I also noticed you were on that bridge (biking) and you used it outside of the bridge with water below
If this thing actually works well. We in LE could use this for foot pursuits for individual officers but don't think I could hear how loud this was. But just a thought as every agency or dept would have to approve it anyway. And LE does use larger drones but only special teams usually have those. Btw my work vehicle is a bike (no pedals thought) 😉 as well but we all share the same danger. Cars NEVER see 2 wheelers. Stay safe!
Good to see some LE here in the comments. Respect. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for this. I just subscribed! Is it true that if you put it on a vertical mode the video quality is not in 2.7K?
Wonder how this drone does in the snow?
Hi with orbit I wouldn't want be in the shot - is there any way / technique to get around that.
@ChinaCycling what mic are you using?
What’s that stand u are using to mount the Cannondale? Love the design!
It's made by RideNow... we'd stock it, but shipping would be more than the cost of the stand!
Thank you. Very motivating video.. :-) What music do you use? Very nice. Thank you
That is amazing!!!
It's pretty dope!
I. Want. One.
Nice review Joe. I now want one 😂
im at 1:52 and paused to write..amazing! this is too good to be true. im waiting for the poo.
Exactly what I've been waiting for! On Panda Podium soon as an accessory?
Probably not on PP... they're direct to consumer. :)
This is what we need for our pelotons! Curious to know if it will orbit around you whilst moving? In other words, if you’re cycling forward at a sensible speed, can it orbit around you at the same time?
What is the farthest or highest it will go on zoom out?
Excuse the dumb question but what if I ask for5 meters and there are trees in the way? Or if it's following low and other riders or cars come into the gap? Like how likely am I to lose it or for it to crash?
If its going sideways or backwards, it will just crash into the tree (but most likely survive the fall.) If its going forwards and not too fast, it will probably notice the obstacle and stop. Probably.
Good video, Interesting idea. What occurs when you are having it follow you and then the battery dies? Do it just immediately land ?
It will land and then start shouting at you that it's out of battery.
Nice video but what about obstacles avoidance?
Joe... one of the video shoots was you on a star spoked wheel set. Looked good. What are they?
They're by BLK TEC, review coming soon!
this was an instabuy for me.. incredible
What is the storage capacity?
On orbit, zoom, birds eye etc will it still track you if you move? The developer's video on the kickstarter showed him making gestures to get it to do different things, is this so or perhaps a future firmware upgrade
The gesture is coming soon. Orbit it will visually track you, but it won't adjust the orbit to go around you.
USB-C ❤ 10+ mins of flight time for the weight and performance is awesome. Wonder how this would work on my Mountain Bike in Santa Cruz, CA.?
Yeah, it's a cool setup.
Hi, thanks for this great looking video about the Hover X1. Can you tell me if it's a problem while sweating and keeping it in your back pocket? To be honest I just bought a Insta360 X2, I broke the first one. But for cycling I must say this is almost a better option. Greetz from the Netherlands
Wow motor cycles following riders in TDF can be out of job soon
Wouldn’t that be amazing!!! A day where the worst that happens is a little drone smashes to bits instead of elite cyclists losing their lives or ability to race.
Yeah, as "dangerous" as drones are, defo better than being hit by a moto
Not soon no. There is the battery issue and I also heard that there is a lot more equipment required for live broadcast.
Not a bad idea.
@@dbk81 or better still a drone crushes into a Peleton
That is very impressive !
Ive been waiting for something like this but the flight speed still to slow for me.
As i love descending as fast as i can on my bike, i'm dreaming of a drone like this one with a much faster flight speed.
In hopping that they gonna be able to make a fast one in few years.
Video edit. Slow your descent and speed up in the video just like kung fu fights.
It's a physical limit, what you hope will never happen.😅
Yeah, but I also get a bit worried for other road users. When speeds get higher, the technology has less time to react.
@@ChinaCycling what mic are you using during all the footage?
Game over for choppers: you don't risks pilots lives. If battery is low in juice you can have several replacing each other along route.
looks great until I choked on my coffee when I saw the price !
I couldn't find a place to purchase the Hover X series on Amazon but only Ebay so far. So only place to purchase it is Ebay? Because Ebay is not that much faster delivery as Amazon Prime. Where did you buy it from?
I have a question and i hope you can notice it and give a reply. You mention in your video that it can use the phone as microphone. Will it work if your phone is connected to any bluetooth headphone/airphone or bone conduction like shokz? Will the sound would be captured by the airphone/headphone instead? nice video btw and clear review. cheers!
If your headphones have a microphone it will take the audio from there.
Nice review. However, is it waterproof and does it have obstacle detection? So when it’s following from behind or from the front, how will it know not to crash into something?
It has no obstacle detection..
This definitely a must buy for anyone that likes to take videos or shots of their rides
Its great to get unique angles.
This looks good. Easier than a DJI mini?
Easier yeah, but there's always a trade off between ease of use and complexity of shots you can get, etc.
Nice looking wheels on that bike at 05:09. Which wheels is that ?
By BLK TEC, review coming soon - Subscribe!