- 99g ultra-lightweight design that sits below key UK drone registration thresholds
- AI-powered subject tracking for fully autonomous filming
- One-touch launch and flight modes including Follow, Orbit, and Hover
- Fully enclosed design for safer everyday use
- Pocket-sized form factor for easy transport and travel
June 2026 marked an important milestone for HOVERAir with the launch of the new HOVERAir X1 Smart in the United Kingdom and the completion of the brand's nationwide retail rollout across major UK retailers. Weighing just 99g, the HOVERAir X1 Smart is designed to make aerial content creation easier than ever. The ultra-light flying camera sits below key UK drone registration thresholds, helping remove barriers for first-time users. It launches directly from the palm of your hand and uses AI-powered tracking to automatically capture smooth, cinematic footage without the need for a controller or prior flying experience. The UK launch marks an important milestone for HOVERAir, with consumers now able to purchase the full product range through major retailers nationwide, including the HOVERAir X1, X1 Smart, X1 PROMAX, and the new HOVERAir AQUA. The HOVERAir X1 Smart Combo is available now for £359, while the HOVERAir X1 Combo starts at £269, the X1 PROMAX at £609, and the HOVERAir AQUA at £1,129. Already trusted by athletes, adventurers, and creators worldwide, HOVERAir's self-flying cameras offer an effortless way to capture hands-free aerial footage. With the full lineup now available in UK retail, more consumers than ever can experience autonomous flying cameras designed for everyday storytelling and action-packed adventures alike.
| Design |
| Type |
Quadcopter |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Features |
| Number of rotors |
4 rotors |
| Maximum speed |
8 m/s |
| Maximum flight altitude |
2000 m |
| Frequency band |
2.4/5.8 GHz |
| Maximum ascent speed |
1.5 m/s |
| Maximum descent speed |
1.5 m/s |
| Maximum wind resistance |
7.9 m/s |
| Maximum flight time |
10 min |
| Smartphone/tablet remote support |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Country of origin |
China |
| Camera |
| Megapixel (approx.) |
12 MP |
| Maximum video resolution |
2704 x 1520 pixels |
| Video resolutions |
2704 x 1520,1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Maximum frame rate |
60 fps |
| Live view |
Yes |
| Maximum image resolution |
4000 x 3000 pixels |
| Memory |
| Internal memory |
32 GB |
| Management features |
| Flight modes |
Follow Me mode, Smart mode |
| Auto takeoff function |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery operated |
Yes |
| Battery capacity |
690 mAh |
| Battery voltage |
7.7 V |
| Operating time |
10 min |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
114 mm |
| Depth |
142 mm |
| Height |
27 mm |
| Weight |
99 g |
| Weight (including battery) |
99 g |
| Packaging data |
| Package width |
188 mm |
| Package depth |
280 mm |
| Package height |
85 mm |
| Package weight |
1.1 kg |
| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
SP05H038 |