# HOVERAir X1: specs and price

**Price (US):** $339 at global.hoverair.com, as of 2026-07-25. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 camera drones we track it is #4 cheapest of 18; category median $759.
**Brand:** HOVERAir
**Released:** 2023-08
**Deskmark:** Platinum Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 72/100, #1 of 19 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026 (last change 2026-07-25: $299 → $339)

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $339 |
| Brand | HOVERAir |
| Released | 2023-08 |
| Weight (g) | 125 |
| Camera (MP) | — |
| Max video | 2.7K@30fps |
| Flight min | 11 |
| Range km | — |
| Obstacle sensing | downward-only |
| Sub250g | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $339, the HOVERAir X1 is #4 cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719. On the spec sheet, its weight of 125 g is the lowest of the 17, and its flight min of 11 is the lowest of the 19.

## Price over time

Since 2026-06-27, the HOVERAir X1's price has risen 13.4%, from $299 to $339. The lowest we have recorded is $299 (2026-06-27).

## What reviewers say

One whitelisted tester (TechRadar) provides a readable hands-on review of the base HoverAir X1. Reviewer James Abbott recommends it as a fun, safe, easy-to-use beginner selfie drone with excellent autonomous tracking and smooth 2.7K video, but flags limited and awkwardly laid-out manual controls, heavy photo processing with low-light noise, and a measured 9-10-minute flight time versus the 11 minutes advertised. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2023-09-17.)

Praised: Easy, safe palm-launch design that is small and lightweight; Excellent autonomous subject tracking via intelligent flight paths; Smooth, well-stabilised 2.7K video.
Flagged: Limited and awkwardly laid-out manual flight controls; Heavy photo processing; noise evident in low light; Short real-world flight time (9-10 min) and pricey vs DJI Mini 2 SE.
Disagreement: Only one whitelisted source survived verification, so no cross-outlet comparison was possible. Within TechRadar's own review, strong autonomous tracking and ease of use are set against weak manual-flight and photo/camera-control capabilities.
Sources: TechRadar (2023-09-17, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the HOVERAir X1?**

One whitelisted tester (TechRadar) provides a readable hands-on review of the base HoverAir X1. Reviewer James Abbott recommends it as a fun, safe, easy-to-use beginner selfie drone with excellent autonomous tracking and smooth 2.7K video, but flags limited and awkwardly laid-out manual controls, heavy photo processing with low-light noise, and a measured 9-10-minute flight time versus the 11 minutes advertised. Praised: Easy, safe palm-launch design that is small and lightweight; Excellent autonomous subject tracking via intelligent flight paths; Smooth, well-stabilised 2.7K video. Flagged: Limited and awkwardly laid-out manual flight controls; Heavy photo processing; noise evident in low light; Short real-world flight time (9-10 min) and pricey vs DJI Mini 2 SE. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the HOVERAir X1 cost?**

The HOVERAir X1 has a US price of $339, as of 2026-07-25.

**How does the HOVERAir X1 compare on price?**

At $339, the HOVERAir X1 is #4 cheapest of the 18 camera drones we track, where the median is $719.

**Has the HOVERAir X1's price dropped?**

No — since 2026-06-27 the HOVERAir X1 has risen 13.4%, from $299 to $339; the lowest we have recorded is $299 (2026-06-27).

**What is the lowest price the HOVERAir X1 has been?**

The lowest we have recorded for the HOVERAir X1 is $299 on 2026-06-27.

**Is now a good time to buy the HOVERAir X1?**

The HOVERAir X1 is currently $339; the lowest we have recorded is $299 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

**When was the HOVERAir X1 released?**

The HOVERAir X1 was released 2023-08.

**What are the HOVERAir X1's key specs?**

HOVERAir X1 (HOVERAir): weight g 125, max video 2.7K@30fps, flight min 11, obstacle sensing downward-only, sub250g Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://global.hoverair.com/products/hoverair-x1-self-flying-camera-combo (global.hoverair.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.space.com/hoverair-x1-drone-review (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/camera-drones/hoverair-x1/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the HOVERAir X1 price of record was $339 as of 2026-07-25 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/camera-drones/hoverair-x1/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl