By Hannah Briggs for the Just Drones team — updated 20 May 2026
Quick verdict: The Just Drones team passed the X1 Pro around for about a month between us. Hannah’s verdict — its the best AI tracking selfie drone we’ve tested. The DJI Neo is more pocketable, the X1 Pro is more capable.
Specs at a glance
| Weight | ~191g |
| Camera | 4K/60 HDR |
| Flight time | 16 min |
| Tracking | AI subject lock, 8 preset shots |
| Approx. AUD | $649+ |
HoverAir X1 Pro review
$649+ AUD
What’s good about it
AI subject tracking is the best in class
We compared it head-to-head with the DJI Neo and a Skydio 2+ on a forest run. The X1 Pro held the lock through tree cover that lost both competitors.
Eight preset shot modes that actually work
Orbit, follow, dolly zoom, helix, dronie, manual, hover, bird’s eye. All eight have produced usable footage for me in real shoots.
4K/60 HDR with usable EIS
Camera punches above the price — better than the Neo for action-sport content.
Build quality is properly nice
Magnetic prop guard, satisfying snap-fold mechanism. Doesnt feel disposable like the cheaper trackers we’ve reviewed.
What’s not so good
16 minute flight is short
Real-world 13-14 min. A weekend hike needs three batteries minimum.
App needs work
iOS app is fine, Android crashes occassionally on older devices.
AI tracking fails in low contrast
Snowfields, white sand beaches — the AI looses subject lock. Plan around it.
Price has crept up since launch
Originally $499, now closer to $650. Still cheaper than a Neo + RC-N2 but the gap has narrowed.
Who should buy this
Action sports, hiking, surfing, content creation where you need the camera following you without holding a controller.
Who should skip
You want a traditional drone you can fly manually — get a Mini 4 Pro instead.
Heads up: the buy button above goes to Amazon Australia with the Just Drones team’s affiliate tag drones02-22. Costs you nothing extra; pays for the gear we crash during testing.