HOVERAir X1 PROMAX review

The X1 PROMAX shares the X1 PRO's 192 g folding body, palm launch and AI tracking, but swaps in a much larger camera. HOVERAir lists a 1/1.3 inch CMOS sensor behind an ultra-wide 107 degree lens, recording 8K at 30 fps and 4K at 120 fps for slow motion, with 48 MP stills against 12 MP on the PRO. Internal storage doubles to 64 GB. Everything else that makes it beginner friendly carries over: no remote is needed, it follows at up to 26 mph, and 15 preset flight modes handle the camera moves for you. SmoothCapture 2.0 uses a 2-axis gimbal and horizon leveling. Flight time is 16 minutes and wind resistance is Level 5, the same as the PRO. At $699 for the camera alone, it is the priciest drone on this list, so it makes sense mainly for creators who will use the extra resolution and want hands-free filming rather than a piloted drone.

Who it is for

Creators who want the best image quality in a hands-free flying camera and do not want to pilot.

Price

$699 camera only at HOVERAir's US store when checked.

Camera Only $699
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• 192 g with battery, foldable
• 1/1.3 inch sensor with a 107 degree lens
• 8K at 30 fps and 4K at 120 fps slow motion
• 48 MP photos and 64 GB internal storage
• AI tracking up to 26 mph and 15 flight modes

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest resolution on this list
• Strength: Large 1/1.3 inch sensor for a self-flying camera
• Strength: Same easy palm launch as the X1 PRO
• Weakness: Most expensive drone here at $699
• Weakness: 16 minutes per battery
• Weakness: Not waterproof

Key facts

• Weight: 192 g
• Max video: 8K at 30 fps
• Flight time: 16 minutes
• Sensor: 1/1.3 inch
• Storage: 64 GB

Where it ranks

HOVERAir X1 PROMAX is No. 6 in our Best Drones for Beginners verdict.