HOVERAir
HOVERAir X1
Selfies, walking, family use and beginners
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Our review
A simple companion for memories and self-filming without complex piloting. Better suited to social media than productions requiring highly detailed footage.
Summary based on the published French article and specifications: HOVERAir X1 : Test complet du drone selfie autonome — Editorial source in French · 2026-06-05
Pros
- Quick to learn
- Very portable
Cons
- Limited battery life
- Image quality less suited to large screens
Specifications
| Specification | HOVERAir X1 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2023 |
| EU class | Under 250 g · check the class marking |
| Dimensions | 127 × 86 × 31 mm folded |
| Speed | 7 m/s |
| Ascent speed | 1.5 m/s |
| Wind resistance | 7.9 m/s · level 4 |
| Altitude | Short-range flight |
| Distance per charge | Flight distance not published |
| Transmission | Wi-Fi + Hover X1 app |
| Claimed range | Up to 50 m with a smartphone |
| Storage | 32 GB internal |
| Battery | 1 050 mAh |
| Gimbal | 2-axis gimbal + electronic stabilisation |
| Vertical video | Yes, depending on mode/crop |
| RAW photos | JPEG |
| Colour | Normal 8-bit |
| Tracking | Autonomous tracking without a remote controller |
| Zoom | Software framing |
| Temperature | 0 to 40 °C |
| Positioning | Visual positioning · no GPS |
| Foldable | Yes · full propeller guards |
| Weight | 125 g |
| Flight time | 11.5 min |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CMOS |
| Photo | 12 MP |
| Video | 2.7K/30 fps / 1080p/60 fps |
| Obstacle detection | Selfie drone with propeller guards |
Manufacturer documentation ↗ · Catalogue data checked on 30/08/2026
Compatible accessories
No verified accessory selection has been added for this model yet. This does not mean other accessories are incompatible.
