HoverAir ProMax Review Part 2: The Beacon, There Are Some Quirks!

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  • Опубліковано 8 гру 2024

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  • @brassboy77
    @brassboy77 14 днів тому +2

    Finally figured out how to merge the audio and video in post. But the start time(in the file names) of the matching audio and video files does not always match. (Video would say 5:22 and the matching audio file would say 5:20). This is a pain in the neck. Can’t wait till they fix it. One other thing you did not mention is being to switch between photo and video on the beacon. Looks like the beacon defaults to still photo mode when manual flight mode is selected, all the other flight modes the recording mode is video. I have not been able to figure out how to select video recording mode from the beacon when in manual flight mode. This is easy to do when using the Hover app on iphone instead of Beacon.

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  14 днів тому

      Thanks for that information as well. I've been waiting for the new firmware from late last week, but it hasn't come through yet. Manually merging audio isn't fun for sure. Thanks for watching!

    • @19ab59
      @19ab59 11 днів тому +1

      On the beacon it should be in video in default. Then when I start recording the icon for taking a photo appears next to the record button. Just like you can see in his video. I've the Pro with beacon and joysticks and use it a lot for manual flights as well. With you joysticks connected you can also charge the beacon with the supplies charger.

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  11 днів тому

      @19ab59 thanks for helping clarify! And for watching.

  • @dc3cubed-w9s
    @dc3cubed-w9s 10 днів тому +1

    Thank you for the two videos and looking forward to the third!! I’ve had the Hover X1 for a year now and it’s been a solid device. A bit weak in the wind though.
    I really want to have a drone work over water and at it appears that only upgrading to Pro/Pro Max will allow me to use it for kayaking. I know you said the Pro is probably what most folks will need. At these price points I’m just curious if the ProMax would be a better future proofing purchase? Also the beacon vs the phone app? I’m confused as to what the beacon provides versus the app? You mentioned maybe better tracking in the woods or terrain? Would that include over water in your assessment.
    If you have an interest in the third video I’m very interested in the dji neo vs hover over water.
    Thanks for the great content!

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  9 днів тому +1

      That for watching and the comments and questions. I think again unless you need the upgraded rear sensors, 8k, or HDR the pro is probably still a great way to go. As far as the beacon goes it depends. The beacon greatly increases the range of the drone and that might be very helpful on the water, but it's also an extra device you need to take with. The beacon will keep getting new updates and some functionality too. So it's really something you need to decide. I'll try to talk about water in a review as well, but I won't be able to do a direct comparison with the Neo for that as I returned it. Again thank you for watching!

  • @Bruces-Garage
    @Bruces-Garage 13 днів тому +1

    Thanks, Ben. So if you were buying this today, would you say Beacon is a key ingredient or not? FYI - my use case is video only from a drone perspective as b-roll

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  13 днів тому +1

      If you're just using it for your videos that you're doing like your Bruce's garage stuff, I don't think you need the beacon for that. I think you'll be fine without it. To be honest, if you're going to be going out in the wilderness or something like that where you need a lot more distance away from form your drone then I think it's a little bit different but I think for what you'd probably use it for I would just start with that. You can always add it later on

    • @Bruces-Garage
      @Bruces-Garage 13 днів тому +1

      @ Excellent. Thanks!

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  13 днів тому

      @Bruces-Garage of course!

  • @SootyWebster
    @SootyWebster 2 дні тому +1

    Beacon hasn't been available to purchase for close to a month now

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  2 дні тому

      Yeah, the same thing with the joysticks I should have ordered those right away but I didn't. Hopefully they'll be back in stock soon

  • @GumbyPW
    @GumbyPW 10 днів тому +1

    I can't seem to figure out how to control the gimbal with Just the Beacon. Did I miss that in your video?

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  10 днів тому

      I don't believe you can control the gimbal with the beacon itself, only with the app or joysticks unfortunately. Maybe in a future update? Thanks very much for watching and the question.

    • @GumbyPW
      @GumbyPW 10 днів тому +1

      @@BenInBeta Thanks for your respose

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  10 днів тому

      @GumbyPW of course. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • @19ab59
    @19ab59 11 днів тому +1

    You don't have the joysticks?

    • @BenInBeta
      @BenInBeta  11 днів тому

      Not yet. Once they come off backorder I'll try and get them.

  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico568 14 днів тому +1

    First!!!!