Zero Zero Robotics HoverAir X1 price & specs

Zero Zero Robotics (China) HoverAir X1 (1)

~$269 – $399

AvailableNot programmable125 gFully cagedPalm launchNo controller

≤ 1 weekShipping: 2–5 days.

Remote control: Not possible. Preset flight modes selected on the drone or phone app.

Overview

A pocket self-flying camera that launches from the palm, runs preset follow/orbit/zoom-out paths and lands back in hand, with no remote. It became a popular DJI Neo rival. Fun and safe-ish indoors, but not programmable.

Type: Drone · Autonomous & developer drones
Maker: Zero Zero Robotics (China)
Released: 2023
Price: ~$269 – $399
Status: Available
Best for: Ages 14+
Programming: No programmability

Price and shipping

Crowdfunded (over $1.7M raised), then sold direct from Aug 2023 at $349, or $399 with an extra battery and charging hub. In October 2026 the official US store lists bundles at $299–399, and Amazon US has it from $269. X1 Smart, X1 Pro/ProMax and Aqua variants cost more

Shipping: 2–5 days. Sold via Amazon and hoverair.com in the US. HoverAir ↗

Specifications

Category	Drones · Autonomous & developer drones
Released	2023
Country	China
Availability	Available
Sales	Several hundred thousand sold by July 2024 (estimate) IEEE Spectrum ↗
Programmability	No programmability
Built-in autonomy	Reactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person
LLM support	None · Preset flight modes only, no API.
Best for	Ages 14+ (estimated)
Vision sensors	Camera
Actuators	Unknown
Audio	No audio
Compute type	Proprietary / undisclosed
Remote control	Not programmable
Size	127 × 86 × 31 mm folded, 125 g
Drive	Quadcopter in a full cage
Compute	Not published
Vision	2.7K camera, downward camera for position hold
Lidar	None
Sensors	IMU, downward ToF/vision
Runtime	Up to 11.5 min per battery
Speed	Up to 7 m/s (16 mph)
SDK	None public

Common questions

How much does HoverAir X1 cost?

HoverAir X1 is listed at ~$269 – $399. Crowdfunded (over $1.7M raised), then sold direct from Aug 2023 at $349, or $399 with an extra battery and charging hub. In October 2026 the official US store lists bundles at $299–399, and Amazon US has it from $269. X1 Smart, X1 Pro/ProMax and Aqua variants cost more.