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HOVERAir X1 Self-Flying Camera, Pocket-Sized Drone HDR Video Capture $469 Delivered @ Hover Camera Direct Amazon AU

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Tick the $130 coupon to get from $599 to the $469. Great price for a selfie camera drone. Not for everyone but who wants it good price to take it.

3-Second Palm Take-off: Operating the HOVERAir X1 self-flying camera is simple and user-friendly. It takes off from your palm with one click, making it easy for everyone. It has 32GB of internal storage, eliminating the need for SD card.
Portability and Simplicity Redefined: The HOVERAir X1 is the ultimate portable action camera. Weighing just 125g(4.41oz), it's lighter than an iPhone and without the need for FAA registration. Its foldable design ensures that adventure is just a fold away.
Automatic and Intelligent Flight Paths: Experience hands-free flying with HOVERAir X1's pre-programmed flight paths, including Hover, Follow, Zoom Out, Orbit, Bird’s Eye, and more. It has a myriad of settings to customize each flight mode to perfectly meet your needs.
Advanced Tracking and Following: Featuring precise tracking algorithms and following speed of up to 20mph, HOVERAir action camera effortlessly keeps up with you, capturing spectacular moments, making it perfect for cycling and other sports.
Amazing Image & HDR Video Shooting: This camera drone supports a maximum of 2.7K@30fps and 1080P HDR video shooting. The triple stabilization system ensures smooth video effects and excellent fast motion capturing capability, easily records beautiful moments during hikes or journeys.
Real-time Monitoring and Manual Control: Through the companion Hover X1 App, you can preview the footage from the drone's camera in real-time. You can also manually control the drone to optimize the flying path and capture the perfect shot.
Perfect for Sharing: Download your photos and videos via the Hover X1 App after your flight. With a simple click, instantly share your memorable moments with friends and family on your favorite social media platforms. HOVERAir X1 is a perfect ally for vloggers, hikers, bikers, and other adventurers.
Fully Enclosed with Safety Guards: Enjoy worry-free flying with our drone's fully enclosed design. Equipped with safety guards, it provides an extra layer of protection for both the drone and its surroundings, allowing you to enjoy the thrill of close-range shooting while ensuring safety for both adults and children.

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  • Jonzay on 21/01/2024 - 20:28
    +11

    Wow, this is a great price. I got it off Aliexpress late last year for around $510.

    Note: Do not buy this if you want to be manually flying the drone. You put it in a mode, you confirm the settings, you press the button, it takes off from your hand, does the requested action while recording, then returns to you and waits for you to hold out your hand for it to land again.

    It is very very good for taking somewhere scenic and deploying it for a quick stylish video or two, then putting back. It will fit in a handbag, but you'll want to get a protective carry case for it so it doesn't get poked and prodded by things in the handbag.

    Also:
    * Do not let it fly over water
    * Do not let it fly over a sudden drop in the terrain (i.e. a cliff)
    * Do not run directly under it when it is in follow mode, it will lose track of you and just hover there until you come back and it sees you again

    • TooSerious2 on 21/01/2024 - 20:42

      What's flight time like?

      • leon on 21/01/2024 - 20:47

        Want to know too

      • Jonzay on 21/01/2024 - 20:49

        I haven't personally run it down to the point where it requested to land, but they claim around 10 minutes-ish. I use it in short bursts mostly.

        The only time you'd be doing extended flight is if you keep it in a continuous flight mode such as Hover or Follow, though. If you're doing short bursts like the other modes, it's only in the air for around 30 to 45 seconds at a time.

    • plentifoo on 21/01/2024 - 21:30
      • Do not let it fly over a sudden drop in the terrain (i.e. a cliff)

      there goes my idea of using this for my hiking trip. :(

      why wouldn't it fly over uneven terrain?

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 21/01/2024 - 21:43
        +1

        Adding on why no over water?

        • JoeyJoeJoe on 21/01/2024 - 22:08
          +4

          No ETOPS certification

        • ThymeTraveller on 22/01/2024 - 12:26

          Unless.. you have power?

      • Fiximol on 21/01/2024 - 21:45
        +4

        From what I can tell, it uses optical downward censors so any uneven surfaces or surface with light dispersion (like water) can be problematic. When it encounters a problem, it will land…and if you have it over water or a sudden drop (cliff) well….

        • smellyhead on 21/01/2024 - 22:14
          +3

          I'm disappointed in you for not making a hoverboard joke here and actually being helpful.

    • banana365 on 22/01/2024 - 00:13
      +5

      I was certain there was going to be a fourth point -

      • Do not feed after midnight
  • lw1987321 on 21/01/2024 - 20:54
    +1

    Great! I bought prior to Christmas and eligible for return till 31 Jan now it’s good to get some money back!!!

  • Mokej on 21/01/2024 - 21:35

    No way this is worth this much. Do yourself a favour and watch some YouTube vids

    • lw1987321 on 21/01/2024 - 21:50

      I liked it.. it is great as training partner

    • tm001 on 21/01/2024 - 22:12
      +2

      That's why I said it is not for everyone. There are use cases where there is no better alternative for the price (i.e. DJI mini may not be suitable).
      P.S. I also do have DJI mini and a bigger DJI as well. Each has its own use.

  • mr fox on 21/01/2024 - 22:13

    Follow a snowboarding run?

    • Rincewind71 on 21/01/2024 - 22:55
      • Do not let it fly over a sudden drop in the terrain (i.e. a cliff)

      Arrrrrrrrrrr… gh

  • Spacexyz on 21/01/2024 - 22:21
    +1

    I'd rather getting a DJI SPARK or the first gen Mavic mini.

  • sh4hp on 21/01/2024 - 23:06

    Nothing to tick for the discount. Expired?

  • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2024 - 23:15
    -2

    I don't think these things are legal, especially when CASA cites 30 meters from people.

    allowing you to enjoy the thrill of close-range shooting while ensuring safety for both adults and children.

    30 meters isn't close range.

    • Lucille Bluth on 21/01/2024 - 23:38

      You must keep your drone at least 30 metres away from other people

      And

      no closer than 30 m to people — other than those helping to control or navigate your drone

      Nobody is running around with a clipboard to fine you anyway.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2024 - 23:43
        -3

        Automatic and Intelligent Flight Paths: Experience hands-free flying with HOVERAir X1's pre-programmed flight paths, including Hover, Follow, Zoom Out, Orbit, Bird’s Eye, and more.

        ^^ You're not controlling it, it's auto fly.

        • Lucille Bluth on 21/01/2024 - 23:47
          +1

          You can also manually control the drone to optimize the flying path and capture the perfect shot.

          ^^ You can control it.

          DJI drones also have self flight modes.

          • [Deactivated] on 21/01/2024 - 23:48
            -2

            @Lucille Bluth: We are not talking abt DJI here though.
            Let me guess, you use your phone to control the drone?

            EDIT

            Nobody is running around with a clipboard to fine you anyway.

            Did you really just type this? You should really stay away from drones altogether.

            • Lucille Bluth on 21/01/2024 - 23:51

              @[Deactivated]: It's relevant as both DJI and this drone allow you to fly these manually and in auto tracking mode.

              DJI is legal.

              And yes this drone you can use your phone or pair with a remote control e.g. 8BitDo. Hence you will be operating it.

        • banana365 on 22/01/2024 - 00:16

          You're controlling it with where you place yourself. It's further abstracted from the device than flying by hand, but even that has indirect inputs you have no live influence over.

          • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2024 - 00:19
            -3

            @banana365: I know how "follow me" works, I just don't think this device is really something CASA would welcome if you intend to be doing a bunch of runs through the park where there are many other people or obstacles.
            People should be looking at the better DJI devices, which have been put through their paces imo.

            • banana365 on 22/01/2024 - 00:33

              @[Deactivated]: They would have issues if you did that with a standard drone too.

              • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2024 - 00:35
                -4

                @banana365: DJI come with controller, this one doesn't and you need to use your phone right?
                Did you see the video someone from Australia posted on Amazon's website?
                Isn't that against CASA rules?

                The reason I question these selfie drones is, people don't pay attention to any of the regs till it's too late.

        • tm001 on 22/01/2024 - 00:41
          +2

          I just checked the CASA site, and for the recreation purposes I could no longer find the rule that specify you have to be in direct control.
          Speaking of which - on other drones you are not (mostly) controlling the flight directly. The drone makes adjustments to fight the wind, etc. Return to home is also not directly flown by the pilot.
          Furthermore, you do direct the drone what it should fly and you also direct the drone to land with your hand gesture.
          One should also look at the law intent. It is way different to send 2kg (or 7kg) drone far far away on its own, versus a 250g "toy" with protected propellers, and minimal maximal height to 2 - 10 meters away from you.

          • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2024 - 00:47
            -4

            @tm001: So if you have follow me enabled, and you're riding your bike, how are you to able to keep line of sight of the drone if it is following you and you're looking forwards?
            What happens when you get close to other people and the drone just decides to keep following you?

    • tm001 on 22/01/2024 - 00:34

      I would probably not run it in close proximity to other people.
      I might run in in close proximity to family and friends as long as they would confirm to me that they help me to navigate the drone.

      • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2024 - 00:38
        -2

        I had an OG Phantom, and some other gear, I knew what it was to fly these in the early days.
        I have seen people do some of the most stupidest things when flying, I witnessed 1 guy shut down power whilst he was still in the air.
        Another guy telling me they fly their FPV DJI with no lights at night, I mean are these people so irresponsible that they want to cause an accident?
        I am all for people having fun, but the safety aspect seems to be thrown as soon as they get these in the air.

        • tm001 on 22/01/2024 - 00:46

          I also had/have Phantom 4 and DJI Mini. Always been careful - even to the extent that I was worried to fly (especially after seeing some fly away videos).
          The risk that a 2kg drone may fly-away on its own and hurt someone was scary (even when following all the rules).
          The risk of this micro drone with the propellers enclosed and maximum height of 49 feet and minimum battery life is quite minimal. While I will still follow the rules, I will feel much safer, than with my old heavy DJI drone (or even than the mini with exposed propellers).
          It is not suited for everything, but I would say 90% of shots I would do during my travel this will do.

          • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2024 - 00:53
            -2

            @tm001: Is 49 feet the max ceiling of this drone?
            I can't remember what the Phantom weighed but am sure the batteries were 100 grams.
            GoPro attached was about the same, then the gimbal weighed a bit.
            I never went that high, used at local park but that was over 10 years ago.

            CASA was pretty strict, even removing footage from YT because you needed a license as it was seen as profiting from footage that needed a commercial license.
            This is what has stopped me from getting a Mini3, when I have rung CASA to find out if I may use footage that I have shot on YT, they told me, as long as I don't benefit from it, then yes.
            So it was pointless, as I needed original footage to my original music.

            Even CASA themselves could not give me a proper answer.

  • Anonymous User on 22/01/2024 - 06:08

    This or DJI Mini 2 SE for AUD $499?

    https://store.dji.com/au/product/dji-mini-2-se?vid=132621

  • bargunhunta on 22/01/2024 - 07:38
    -1

    On que, the CASA police have arrived in the comments! Interesting drone, although I think you'd have to be pretty creative with editing to make this worthwhile. You can buy a fully featured FIMI X8 Mini drone (almost competes with DJI mini range) for around $550.

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