HOVERAir X1 PROMAX
Drones

X1 PROMAX

HOVERAir

Released Aug 2024

Lightweight foldable drone with good image quality, multiple flight modes, easy operation, and collision detection. The HOVERAir X1 PROMAX scores 81/100 based on 17 expert reviews.

Critic Score

8117 reviews

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Pros

  • Good image quality(19)
  • Lightweight and foldable(7)
  • Multiple flight modes(7)
  • Easy to use(6)
  • Collision detection(4)

Cons

  • Expensive(11)
  • Short battery life (16 minutes)(6)
  • Some lens flare in tricky light(3)
  • Short flight time(2)
  • No gps(2)

17 Critic Reviews

89
Basic-tutorialsMay 2025

The HOVERAir X1 PROMAX impresses with its outstanding image quality, great flight characteristics and practical intelligent modes, though it suffers from disappointing battery life and range.

85
BikepackingAug 2025

The HoverAir ProMax is the drone I'm going to keep taking with me. It offers the best quality in the smallest package I've found.

85
SingletracksJun 2025

The HoverAir X1 ProMax really does what it's advertised to do. It is fun and simple to use in different environments and situations.

85
OutdoorhubSep 2025

The HoverAir X1 PROMAX is a solo content creator's dream with excellent auto-follow features and ease of use, though it has short battery life and is expensive.

85
PluggedingolfSep 2025

The HOVERAir X1 PROMAX is a pocket-sized drone that can turn your round into a movie.

85
T3Feb 2025

The HoverAir X1 PROMAX is the fastest, most advanced selfie drone yet, packing 8K video, 10-bit HLG, and next-level tracking into a pocket-sized frame.

85
TomsguideMar 2025

The HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax are fantastic selfie drones that are compact and lightweight, and boast great subject tracking.

85
SpaceNov 2025

The HoverAir X1 PROMAX is a fantastic selfie drone for capturing your outdoor adventures in up to 8K video and high-resolution JPEGs.

85
TechradarOct 2024

HoverAir drones have dominated the selfie drone arena for some time, and even with the release of the DJI Neo, the HoverAir X1 PRO and PROMAX maintain their position as the market leaders.

85
OutsideonlineJan 2026

The HoverAir X1 ProMax is a highly capable, easy-to-use action sports drone that excels for solo creators.

85
360rumorsAug 2024

The Hoverair X1 Promax is a self-flying drone for action sports with 8K video, advanced collision detection, and high-speed tracking.

80
MakeuseofMar 2025

The Promax delivers versatility with its 8K video capabilities and advanced features.

80
RoadApr 2025

The best autonomous follow drone right now, with 8K capability and good manual control options

78
DigitalcameraworldJan 2025

The HoverAir X1 Pro Max is mightily impressive and definitely gives the established players a run for their money in a very robust package.

78
NewatlasOct 2024

The HoverAIR X1 ProMax delivers excellent 8K video quality and autonomous flight capabilities, but its optional Beacon peripheral has some usability issues that need to be addressed.

70
WiredMar 2025

A small, simple 8K selfie drone that costs just a little too much.

60
SlashgearOct 2024

The HoverAir X1 ProMax is a capable drone with good image quality and ease of use, but its ambitious features fall short in execution, making it hard to recommend at its price point.