This drone has been a game changer. I film a lot by myself so I bought this one and if they ever made one with 4k one that can shoot log profile I would buy that one too. Real game changer for a solo travel RUclipsr.
I agree 100%. I’ll bet the next version will have 4k, but in the meantime the image quality is still damn good. I upscale my footage to 4k using my editing software and get great results.
This is all 100% spot on! The only thing I would suggest is to experiment with different lav mic placement to hide the mic from the camera. Test your own use. Your own voice volume, amount of movement and type of clothing will impact everything. Back of my collar is one of my go to solutions for me. Test, test, test.
Glad to see you again and you sound healthy and back to normal, hooray 🎉 Thanks for the videos on your new drone. I hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.
That is a great idea or option. A very good price for magnificent sound. Thanks for another great tip. Hope you have a great long holiday weekend. Stay safe.
I've been watching videos on the X1 and was wondering how to do audio with the 'dolly' mode and you not only explained this perfectly (use their app) but gave me what I needed around a Lavalier mic. Thank you sir!
I'm team Android since 1999 (not sorry), I have the Galaxy 6 watch and Galaxy live buds and I just got my Hover 2 days ago and have ZERO issues with simply using my Bluetooth buds (even the Bose QC work well) while flying it. Sound syncs 100%, no delay, or wires. Now IF I need a jack, I still use the Galaxy s10 Plus BECAUSE it has a jack.
Nice video! I don't like the idea of having a wire showing, but wired connections are always more reliable, then wireless connection partucularly on audio. My question is, how do u get the drone to stand still and not follow you? Could you tell me please?
The wireless mics are all line of sight so once you put the phone in a pocket the connection degrades. If you want the camera to stay in one spot just set it to “hover mode”. It will rotate to follow you but stay in the same spot. Hope this helps!
@@weekendwanderer5514 The video setting in my custom mode screen are 1080P 30 fps. There is no response in touching the video setting line including the resolution text. I can change other types of custom settings. Am I on the wrong screen? I have looked elsewhere in the app but I am stuck at 1080P.
i was wondering if you could give me instructions on how to record audio i start the drone on hover and it doesnt record my voice even when im holding my phone right next to my face. am i missing a step?
It seems so. I’ve tried turning off the screen but when I do that it doesn’t record sound. If the screen goes to sleep on its own then it doesn’t seem to matter. I need to play with it some more but I would recommend leaving the screen on when you put it in your pocket. Seems like an easy fix for Hover with a future firmware update.
@@weekendwanderer5514 Hello, I love your video & I just received my Hover 1, but cant get my voice to record on the video. Can I ask what I'm doing wrong?
@@joefila9317 You can only record your voice through the app. Leave the screen on while the camera is flying and that should do it. If you just use the controls on the camera, it will not record audio.
Can you please provide a bit more information/description/link to the equipment to which you refer (wired mic, adapter)? Very informative video; thank you.
excellent video!!!!!!!!! you just answered my questions I've been searching for an hour for. I teach survival skills on my YT channel. my cameraman always disappears. going to try this out. I'll send you video when I shoot it. thank you brother. Subd. D🤙
my X1 flys well, using fw 7.2.1, my Galaxy S20ultra records sound with wireconnected USB mic from sennheiser with good results, BUT: the sound is asynchronous, 2s20 too late. In NLE I can restore synchronicity by hand, but at the end, this 2 seconds 20 frames of sound are missing, the end of the video is without sound. Any idea, how to avoid this?
I'm sorry my friend. I haven't experienced that problem. Are you running the latest firmware? I'm at a complete loss as to why you are missing sound at the end. I would try contacting the company.
If I move the soundtrack by 2 seconds, then they are missing at the end of the video. I reported this to zerozerosupport and am still waiting for a response. And yes, latest Update 7.2.1.
I don't own Airpods but my experience with other wireless microphones is that the sound quality is pretty bad. If you try it let me know if it works and how it sounds.
I have seen most people who review this drone using wireless mic's but yet to see anyone using apple airpods or non branded type airpods, i know they may not give you the best sound but does the audio work using these bluetooth headphones that most of us already have and already use with our iphones ?
Honestly I’m not sure, but I don’t think the quality of the audio would be very good if it did work. I tried two different wireless mics that I own and the sound was mediocre.
Thanks for the reply, just after watching your video i come across a review of the drone and the person was using airpods, they worked but you are correct the sound was dreadful and not really usable.
My test with AirPods found the video/audio is often out of sync. Also, those white AirPods are pretty noticeable in your video which you may or may not care about. Wanderer is 100% spot on with going with a wired lavaliere mic.
I just did a test with the voice recording set to “on” and it works fine. But I did do a test by going out of the app and the sound doesn’t work. So you need to keep the Hover app open for the sound voice recording to work. Just thought I would mention it.
I purchased the parts you suggested. I'm using a Android phone. Seems I'm having a lot of inconsistencies audio wise. The voice sound great but 25 seconds or so into the video the sound quits. Then further on into the video the audio repeats from the beginning. Any clue why? It is in sink with my mouth, so that's not an issue.
That’s so strange. Could you have gotten the wrong adapter? TRS to TRRS won’t work. They have to be the same. Do you have a different Lav mic you can try? Could be a compatibility problem with your phone. Let me know if you get it sorted.
@@weekendwanderer5514 dunno. I purchased the Android one you listed. The documentation does not mention TRRS on the female connection. All it says is the female out is 3.5mm line out to USB-C. That's what I was plugging into my Android phone, then the TRRS male plus from the mic.
Maybe you got a bad one? I bought the android version for my wife’s phone and it works. You could try a different brand. There’s a lot of inconsistencies with cables and adapters.
@@weekendwanderer5514 I was just letting you know. I'll give it another try tomorrow. I need to charge the batteries and my phone. Been messing with it all day. Thanks.
@@weekendwanderer5514 I did another test a few minutes ago. The audio quits working at approximately 1 minute, pauses after that, then repeats from the beginning of the audio.
Thanks for the advice on using the phone for audio and types of mic's - I find that my record option seems to dissapear on the app after I connect to it via wifi maybe its andriod phone thats the prob - 6propixel is what i use - anyone else experience the icon disappearing on the app ?
You have to make sure you are somewhere inside. I had the problem too when I recorded with sound but tried to download it when being outside just holding the Hover. But when I get home and place it on a surface close to the phone all goes well
Oh thanks yes i seem to have better luck at home connecting - tho I was at a waterfall a couple days ago and wanted to use manual mode and said network unavailable - well ya i was way out away from any networks YEAH! but i wanted to capture that beauty and Hover didnt co-operate - wonder if you have to have active network around to work correctly - shouldn have to other then the connection between Hover and phone. - contacted hover and they told me to update pixel pro but its already at latest updates
Solution asynchronous sound I have found the cause that leads to the asynchronous sound error. If I switch on manual mode in the app, I first have to press the start button on the drone, wait until it is hovering in the air and only then I have to press the black round record button in the app so that the recording starts. Then in this recording the video and audio are synchronous. If I press the record button in the app earlier, the sound will not be synchronous. This error is reproducible at any time. reported it to zerozero, perhaps they will fix this bug, hope so.
I often record as a backup with the Voice Memos app on my Apple Watch. Rather than plugging stuff in I’m thinking this might work if I used voice isolation when editing. Might have to sync with a clap. Actually I notice the video and phone recording have a slight lag.
@@weekendwanderer5514 What do you mean by recorded at different frame rates? Also, is there any trick to recording sound? I'm having no luck. The video records and downloads fine, but there is no sound with it. My iPhone microphone is working in other apps, and the system settings show that the Hover X1 has been granted access to the microphone. Thanks for any suggestions!
Unfortunately that mic won't work with my iphone. It may work with the Iphone 15 but the previous models have a lightening port, not USB-C, and an adapter is necessary.
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This drone has been a game changer. I film a lot by myself so I bought this one and if they ever made one with 4k one that can shoot log profile I would buy that one too. Real game changer for a solo travel RUclipsr.
I agree 100%. I’ll bet the next version will have 4k, but in the meantime the image quality is still damn good. I upscale my footage to 4k using my editing software and get great results.
The extra expense is well worth it for sound quality as good as you've just demonstrated. Hopefully we'll see more of your flying camera.
Absolutely. It’s still a terrific bargain for the price considering what it can do.
This is all 100% spot on! The only thing I would suggest is to experiment with different lav mic placement to hide the mic from the camera.
Test your own use. Your own voice volume, amount of movement and type of clothing will impact everything. Back of my collar is one of my go to solutions for me. Test, test, test.
Superb solution - this is the best recoring of voice using the Hover X1 app I've heard online yet! Thanks for the great demonstration!
Thank you, appreciate it.
Glad to see you again and you sound healthy and back to normal, hooray 🎉
Thanks for the videos on your new drone. I hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.
Thank you my friend. Very much appreciated!
That is a great idea or option.
A very good price for magnificent sound.
Thanks for another great tip.
Hope you have a great long holiday weekend. Stay safe.
Thanks, you too!
@@weekendwanderer5514 thanks
I've been watching videos on the X1 and was wondering how to do audio with the 'dolly' mode and you not only explained this perfectly (use their app) but gave me what I needed around a Lavalier mic. Thank you sir!
Glad it was helpful! The camera is so much fun!
Getting mine tomorrow, I can’t wait to try this!!!
Just remember to keep your phone screen on and the app open or it won’t work. Happy flying!
Great explanation! But how do you sync the audio from the actual footage you made to your Hoverair X1 there is no audio in the hover it self?
You have to open and use the app. The audio is automatically recorded and synced with the video. Without using the app it's video only. Good luck!
I'm team Android since 1999 (not sorry), I have the Galaxy 6 watch and Galaxy live buds and I just got my Hover 2 days ago and have ZERO issues with simply using my Bluetooth buds (even the Bose QC work well) while flying it. Sound syncs 100%, no delay, or wires. Now IF I need a jack, I still use the Galaxy s10 Plus BECAUSE it has a jack.
Maybee he show not only for U 😊
Great!! Thanks for sharing this information 👍🐈⬛🐾😀🐝
Thanks. Hope it helps!
Do you think it would still work good if I use my iPhone 8 SE? It’s running IOS 16.7.2
It should, but only one way to find out! Let me know how you make out.
Nice video! I don't like the idea of having a wire showing, but wired connections are always more reliable, then wireless connection partucularly on audio. My question is, how do u get the drone to stand still and not follow you? Could you tell me please?
The wireless mics are all line of sight so once you put the phone in a pocket the connection degrades. If you want the camera to stay in one spot just set it to “hover mode”. It will rotate to follow you but stay in the same spot. Hope this helps!
@weekendwanderer5514 yes indeed. 🙂
I have a question re video resolution. I can’t see a way to set the Hover to more than 1080P. I thought it could be set to 2.5K.
You can change the video resolution in the app under the “custom shooting modes.”
@@weekendwanderer5514 The video setting in my custom mode screen are 1080P 30 fps. There is no response in touching the video setting line including the resolution text. I can change other types of custom settings. Am I on the wrong screen? I have looked elsewhere in the app but I am stuck at 1080P.
Make sure you turn the Hover on first and pair it with the app. You should then be able to access all of the different resolution modes.
i was wondering if you could give me instructions on how to record audio i start the drone on hover and it doesnt record my voice even when im holding my phone right next to my face. am i missing a step?
When you pair the camera with the phone app, go to settings on the app and make sure that voice recording is turned on. That should do it.
I used the mic and converter to USB-C. Works great EXCEPT I cannot get a perfect voice sync. Any suggestions?
Certain phone and mic combinations may not work that well together. You can sync the audio in your editing software if you don’t have another mic.
Thanks for your answer. Do you have an editor to recommend? @@weekendwanderer5514
Hi, do you have to keep the screen of the HoverAirX1 app open during recording? I am using samsung s23.
It seems so. I’ve tried turning off the screen but when I do that it doesn’t record sound. If the screen goes to sleep on its own then it doesn’t seem to matter. I need to play with it some more but I would recommend leaving the screen on when you put it in your pocket. Seems like an easy fix for Hover with a future firmware update.
I thank you are right! I will test this.
@@weekendwanderer5514 Hello, I love your video & I just received my Hover 1, but cant get my voice to record on the video. Can I ask what I'm doing wrong?
@@joefila9317 You can only record your voice through the app. Leave the screen on while the camera is flying and that should do it. If you just use the controls on the camera, it will not record audio.
That's excellent information. Thank you very much.
Well explained, thank you 🙏🏾
Can you please provide a bit more information/description/link to the equipment to which you refer (wired mic, adapter)? Very informative video; thank you.
Links to everything are in the description my friend.
excellent video!!!!!!!!! you just answered my questions I've been searching for an hour for. I teach survival skills on my YT channel. my cameraman always disappears. going to try this out. I'll send you video when I shoot it. thank you brother. Subd. D🤙
Glad to help!
my X1 flys well, using fw 7.2.1, my Galaxy S20ultra records sound with wireconnected USB mic from sennheiser with good results, BUT: the sound is asynchronous, 2s20 too late. In NLE I can restore synchronicity by hand, but at the end, this 2 seconds 20 frames of sound are missing, the end of the video is without sound. Any idea, how to avoid this?
I'm sorry my friend. I haven't experienced that problem. Are you running the latest firmware? I'm at a complete loss as to why you are missing sound at the end. I would try contacting the company.
If I move the soundtrack by 2 seconds, then they are missing at the end of the video. I reported this to zerozerosupport and am still waiting for a response. And yes, latest Update 7.2.1.
@@HapewinPlease let me know if they’re able to solve the issue for you.
Which microphone model are you using / how much was it?
I've put the link in the description.
Do you know if Airpods work with it? Would be nice and easy.
I don't own Airpods but my experience with other wireless microphones is that the sound quality is pretty bad. If you try it let me know if it works and how it sounds.
Ok, ill try it!@@weekendwanderer5514
@@weekendwanderer5514 seems to be it doesn’t work. I’ve just tried
Many Thanks !!! Would love to see one on all your phone/camera equipment and set up ??
You read my mind...stay tuned.
That's Great !!!! Thanks Again !!
I have seen most people who review this drone using wireless mic's but yet to see anyone using apple airpods or non branded type airpods, i know they may not give you the best sound but does the audio work using these bluetooth headphones that most of us already have and already use with our iphones ?
Honestly I’m not sure, but I don’t think the quality of the audio would be very good if it did work. I tried two different wireless mics that I own and the sound was mediocre.
Thanks for the reply, just after watching your video i come across a review of the drone and the person was using airpods, they worked but you are correct the sound was dreadful and not really usable.
@@dazzanomas9418 Good to know, thanks! I think the wired lavalier mic is the way to go with this camera if you want sound in your footage.
I tried with the airpods, but the the sound wasn't great, will try with the wired ones now.
My test with AirPods found the video/audio is often out of sync. Also, those white AirPods are pretty noticeable in your video which you may or may not care about. Wanderer is 100% spot on with going with a wired lavaliere mic.
Are there any special settings on the Hover app in regards to recording sound I need to check?
Make sure voice recording is set to “on” in the settings section on the app and you should be good.
I just did a test with the voice recording set to “on” and it works fine. But I did do a test by going out of the app and the sound doesn’t work. So you need to keep the Hover app open for the sound voice recording to work. Just thought I would mention it.
I purchased the parts you suggested. I'm using a Android phone. Seems I'm having a lot of inconsistencies audio wise. The voice sound great but 25 seconds or so into the video the sound quits. Then further on into the video the audio repeats from the beginning. Any clue why? It is in sink with my mouth, so that's not an issue.
That’s so strange. Could you have gotten the wrong adapter? TRS to TRRS won’t work. They have to be the same. Do you have a different Lav mic you can try? Could be a compatibility problem with your phone. Let me know if you get it sorted.
@@weekendwanderer5514 dunno. I purchased the Android one you listed. The documentation does not mention TRRS on the female connection. All it says is the female out is 3.5mm line out to USB-C. That's what I was plugging into my Android phone, then the TRRS male plus from the mic.
Maybe you got a bad one? I bought the android version for my wife’s phone and it works. You could try a different brand. There’s a lot of inconsistencies with cables and adapters.
@@weekendwanderer5514 I was just letting you know. I'll give it another try tomorrow. I need to charge the batteries and my phone. Been messing with it all day. Thanks.
@@weekendwanderer5514 I did another test a few minutes ago. The audio quits working at approximately 1 minute, pauses after that, then repeats from the beginning of the audio.
awesome video sir, I still prefer to use my dedicated voice recorder with wired microphone and sync video/audio in post editing software
That is definitely the best way to do it if you don't mind the extra editing step.
Any one have any information on why the audio and video would not be syncing? Thanks.
Are you using an external microphone or just recording with your phone? Some mics lag. You can always reposition the audio in your editing software.
@@weekendwanderer5514 I am using an Iphone alone, no mic.
Thanks for the advice on using the phone for audio and types of mic's - I find that my record option seems to dissapear on the app after I connect to it via wifi maybe its andriod phone thats the prob - 6propixel is what i use - anyone else experience the icon disappearing on the app ?
You have to make sure you are somewhere inside. I had the problem too when I recorded with sound but tried to download it when being outside just holding the Hover. But when I get home and place it on a surface close to the phone all goes well
Oh thanks yes i seem to have better luck at home connecting - tho I was at a waterfall a couple days ago and wanted to use manual mode and said network unavailable - well ya i was way out away from any networks YEAH! but i wanted to capture that beauty and Hover didnt co-operate - wonder if you have to have active network around to work correctly - shouldn have to other then the connection between Hover and phone. - contacted hover and they told me to update pixel pro but its already at latest updates
Awesome video thank you
Thanks for watching
What about Bluetooth headphones that have mics
The quality just wasn't there. For me they were even worse than my wireless microphones.
not on every Vid have sound recording,?
You only get sound if you record through the app on your phone.
@@weekendwanderer5514 from 4 have 3 with and 1 without adio
@@weekendwanderer5514 did you read my ask? not on every vid have recording, so i know how 2 use it.
Solution asynchronous sound
I have found the cause that leads to the asynchronous sound error. If I switch on manual mode in the app, I first have to press the start button on the drone, wait until it is hovering in the air and only then I have to press the black round record button in the app so that the recording starts. Then in this recording the video and audio are synchronous. If I press the record button in the app earlier, the sound will not be synchronous. This error is reproducible at any time. reported it to zerozero, perhaps they will fix this bug, hope so.
Thanks for sharing this! It may help quite a few people.
I can't seem to get the sound to work all the time.
It’s very important not to let your phone screen go out. The screen has to be on even when you put the phone in your pocket or the sound will cut out.
Great tip
Glad it was helpful!
@@weekendwanderer5514 I am using my hoverair x1 for firearms content and the sound is horrible. I'm definitely going to try a Lav mic 🙏
Very cool
I often record as a backup with the Voice Memos app on my Apple Watch. Rather than plugging stuff in I’m thinking this might work if I used voice isolation when editing. Might have to sync with a clap. Actually I notice the video and phone recording have a slight lag.
Good idea. The lag was my fault because I mistakenly recorded at different frame rates.
@@weekendwanderer5514 What do you mean by recorded at different frame rates? Also, is there any trick to recording sound? I'm having no luck. The video records and downloads fine, but there is no sound with it. My iPhone microphone is working in other apps, and the system settings show that the Hover X1 has been granted access to the microphone. Thanks for any suggestions!
Whoops! I had the "Silent Mode" switch activated on my phone! Sorry, silly mistake!
@@pjclick1I’m glad you got it sorted!
Nice Video. But why Adapter ?
Buy a AGPTEK Lavalier with USB-C for around 10$ and all Problems are solved.
The Mic is great for that price.
Unfortunately that mic won't work with my iphone. It may work with the Iphone 15 but the previous models have a lightening port, not USB-C, and an adapter is necessary.
@@weekendwanderer5514 Oh sorry, i thougt U use a Android 😀
Ya then make sense.
I already order a Hover because ur Video 🤩
@@VarimosYou're going to have a lot of fun with it!
@@weekendwanderer5514 😆🤣
First😂
That's two in a row!