Subj : HoverAir's X1 Pro and Pro Max drones will soon take flight as a n To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Aug 16 2024 00:15:05 HoverAir's X1 Pro and Pro Max drones will soon take flight as a new preview pops up online Date: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:00:14 +0000 Description: Both drones feature a sleeker design, the ability to fly over water, and in the case of the Pro Max, 8K video recording. FULL STORY ====================================================================== HoverAir has quietly unveiled two new follow-ups to its great X1 drone : the aptly named X1 Pro and X1 Pro Max. From what we can observe in this preview , the two devices offer multiple software updates and design improvements. However the extent of their upgrades differ between them. Their appearance comes at an interesting time because a recent leak revealed rival DJI is set to launch its new Neo drone . The Neo is a lightweight machine seemingly aimed at beginners whereas HoverAir is going in the opposite direction. It's focusing more on power. The X1 Pro houses a 1/2-inch CMOS sensor alongside a 17mm wide-angle lens. Together, the camera is able to shoot 4K resolution videos at 60 FPS or 1080p at 120 FPS. Its also faster than the previous model , capable of reaching auto-follow speeds up to 42 km/h (about 26 mph). DIY Photography , in their report, points out thats a good speed for following users on their bike or jogging. Unveiling HOVERAir X1 PROOmni-Terrain flying over water, snow, cliffs, capturing stunning shots in low light. Active rear collision detection ensures worry-free dolly track & zoom-out shots. 42 km/h follow speed, 4K/60fps, Level 5 wind resistanceperfect for any adventure! pic.twitter.com/Ti0SCHES8X August 13, 2024 Hardware upgrades Design-wise, the drone isnt as boxy as the old X1. It sports a sleeker design although it is larger measuring 149 x 173 x 39 mm and weighing 192 grams. HoverAir, in addition to the bulkier body, gave the design active collision detectors on the back, and most importantly, the ability to fly over water, snow, and off the edge of a cliff. As TheVerge explains, one of the problems with the X1 is its VIO (Visual Inertial Odometry) system. It utilizes this tech to position itself above the ground, but the sensors have a hard time seeing moving textures like rippling water. So the drone could fall out of the sky. If you look closely at the top of the drone, youll notice a button above a screen. Its unknown what this is for as the feature isnt acknowledged in the preview. Online speculation suggests its for choosing unique flight paths. 8K recording The X1 Pro Max shares a lot of similarities with the Pro model sporting the same dimensions, features, and a flight time of 16 minutes. Theres only one discernible design difference that we can see in the images: the company logo is written in gold lettering instead of silver. Most of the major changes are internal. Thanks to its 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor and 16mm wide lens, the Pro Max can record 8K resolution videos in 30 FPS as well as 4K video in either 60 FPS or 120 FPS for slo-mo content. The footage is saved in the 10-bit HLG format which gives users enough detail and color information to correct many issues during editing. Plus, it has a vision-based collision detection system and supports Wi-Fi 6. Thats pretty much all the important information we can gather at this moment. Theres still a lot we dont know, like how much each model will cost, when they'll launch, and what are those blurred accessories on HoverAirs preview page? If we had to take a wild guess at some of them, were probably seeing carrying cases, spare batteries, and a charging dock. We'll just have to wait to learn more, and by the looks of things, it won't be long. While we have you, be sure to check out TechRadar's list of the best beginner drones for 2024 . You might also like The best drone 2024: top flying cameras for all budgets DJI Neo: the latest rumors and everything we know so far about DJIs tiny drone Fresh DJI Air 3S leak hints at improved dual-camera setup for imminent drone ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/cameras/drones/hoverairs-x1-pro-and-pro-max-drones-w ill-soon-take-flight-as-a-new-preview-pops-up-online --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .