The HOVERAir X1 Pro, made by Zero Zero Robotics, is a lightweight autonomous camera drone designed for people who want aerial video without learning to fly one. It launches from your hand, identifies you with AI, and follows you while you run, ride a bike, or move through a trail. The article frames it as a successor to the original concept, and notes that DJI’s simpler Neo arrived earlier in the category.
At 192.5 grams, the drone fits into a small bag or even a roomy pocket, and in many countries it avoids stricter aviation rules and special registration or pilot licensing. Its propellers are fully enclosed in a rigid protective cage, which improves safety for hand launches and landings and helps it survive bumps into branches or walls without breaking blades.
On the imaging side, the Pro records 4K video at 60 frames per second, or vertical 2.7K video for TikTok and Instagram Reels. In daylight, the reviewer found the image quality excellent, with vivid color and strong detail, thanks to an improved sensor plus electronic stabilization and a two-axis mechanical gimbal. The drone can cruise at 42 km/h and reach 60 km/h in fast tracking modes, while its ShadowTrack visual-follow system kept lock on the user through light obstacles, woods, and demanding routes. Official battery life is about 16 minutes, but real-world use delivered roughly 10 to 11 minutes, and the kit includes a charger with a spare battery.
The main drawbacks are noise and cost. The drone sounds like an angry swarm of bees, its onboard audio is basically unusable, and the company instead recommends recording sound on a phone or through the optional Beacon accessory, ideally with a separate microphone. It also lacks full 360-degree obstacle avoidance, so thin branches and power lines remain a risk. In Israel, the base package costs about 1,500 to 1,800 shekels, while the smart controller and extra battery accessories add several hundred shekels more, pushing the total toward the price range of more serious drones.
