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Beacon & JoyStick

Beacon & JoyStick

£129.00
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Beacon & JoyStick

The Beacon and JoyStick are HOVERAir's all-new remote control solution for the X1 family*, offering seamless monitoring, precise control, and ultimate portability. Our tri-state JoyStick gives you three ways to play and triple the fun, significantly expanding the possibilities of your X1 flying camera experience.

Remote control reimagined.

Lightweight, Powerful, and Innovative – HOVERAir redefines control, making It more fun than ever.

Note: X1 currently does not support mobile preview, but it will be supported through a future OTA update.

EASY CONTROL. SIMPLE. FUN LIKE A GAME.

One-Handed Motion Controller

The one-handed motion controller offers intuitive control and haptic feedback.

PRECISION CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Two-Handed Full-Featured Controller

If you're in the mood to pilot, clip on the left-hand JoyStick and attach your mobile phone for full two-handed control. We also offer high precision control sticks.

Note: X1 currently does not support mobile preview but it will be supported through a future OTA update.

Beacon

Real-Time Display and Gimbal Adjustment

Compact Yet Powerful Beacon

Real-time Monitoring: The 1.78" OLED display lets you monitor footage on the go.

Full Control

Safe Flight

Receive flight status alerts, and allow Hover to respond swiftly to sudden stops or sharp turns.

Return to Home: Instantly return Hover to Beacon with a single tap.

Crystal-Clear Audio

Built-in Microphone*

Supports sound recording with crystal-clear audio and advanced noise reduction, with voice command to be available through future OTA updates.

*X1 currently does not support audio recording via the Beacon, but it will be supported through a future OTA update.

Comparing Beacon & JoySticks on HOVERAir X1 and HOVERAir X1 PRO/PROMAX
Features
HOVERAir X1 + Beacon&JoyStick
HOVERAir X1 PRO / PROMAX + Beacon&JoyStick
Real-time monitoring
Real-time monitoringYes
Real-time monitoringYes
Maximum transmission range*
Maximum transmission range*50m
Maximum transmission range*1km
Maximum flight altitude
Maximum flight altitude10m above ground level
Maximum flight altitude120m above ground level
Flight mode selection
Flight mode selectionYes
Flight mode selectionYes
Camera parameter adjustment
Camera parameter adjustmentYes
Camera parameter adjustmentYes
HoverLink
HoverLinkNo
HoverLinkYes
Return-to-home (RTH)
Return-to-home (RTH)No
Return-to-home (RTH)Yes
Noise-cancellation sound recording
Noise-cancellation sound recordingYes (coming in next version)
Noise-cancellation sound recordingYes
One-handed controller
One-handed controllerYes
One-handed controllerYes
Two-handed controller
Two-handed controllerYes (The next version will support mobile phone connectivity)
Two-handed controllerYes

*Maximum transmission range: The maximum distance is measured in vast, open areas with minimal RF interference, such as mountains or coastal regions. Actual range may vary based on the environment and smartphone model.

Important notes: The Hover X1 app supports Beacon updates for version 2.0.8 or later. If your Beacon is on an earlier version, you can update it using Flykit on a Windows computer or an X1 PRO/PROMAX. For more information, please refer to the Flykit User Guide

What's in the box

How to Use

FAQ

How do I charge the Beacon?

The beacon can be charged using the cable included in the package. You can also connect it to the joystick and charge both together via the USB Type-C port on the joystick.

How long does it take to charge?

The Beacon has an input power of 5W and takes about 60-90 minutes to fully charge. The JoyStick takes around 75 minutes to charge. When charging the Beacon & JoyStick together as a bundle, it takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. For faster charging, it's recommended to charge them separately.

How long does it last?

A fully charged Beacon (when connected to the device without JoySticks) lasts about 120 minutes.When using the Beacon with JoyStick A or multiple JoySticks, battery life extends to about 150 minutes. However, if used with a smartphone display, the battery life may be reduced to around 60 minutes.

What kind of signals are used between the Beacon and the flying camera?

The signal between the Beacon and the flying camera uses regular-band and narrow-band Wi-Fi, allowing for a 1km live transmission distance.

When using the Beacon +JoyStick remote control, the maximum flight range is 1 km. But how can I know how far they've flown? Is there a distance display?

Currently, there is no distance display, but we plan to add this feature in the future. If the drone exceeds the range, the video feed will start to lag.

Why does the update process get stuck at 100% during installation, causing the OTA update to fail?

For detailed solutions, please click the link and refer to the specific guidance on resolving the issue when stuck at 100%.

Aside from being compatible with HOVERAir X1 PRO and PROMAX, which features of the Beacon will be compatible with HOVERAir X1?

Video transmission, one-handed/two-handed control, and audio recording will be compatible with HOVERAir X1 (these features will be available in future updates). HoverLink will not be compatible with HOVERAir X1.

Are the recorded audio and video files automatically merged, or do they require manual processing?

Yes, they are automatically merged. No manual processing is needed—simply download the file with one click via the app.

Where does the flying camera return to when using the Return to Home function?

  • In Follow Mode: The device will return to a location near the Beacon with a positioning accuracy range of 2 to 10 meters. Users will need to manually land it or allow the Beacon to take control.
  • In non-follow automatic modes: By default, HOVERAir will automatically return to the takeoff point.

What features of Beacon are currently compatible with the HOVERAir X1?

The following features are currently supported on the HOVERAir X1:

  • Video transmission
  • Instant status updates
  • In-flight parameter adjustments
  • One-handed and two-handed control
  • Audio recording (coming in the next firmware update)

Please note: The HoverLink feature and Return to Home function are not supported on the HOVERAir X1.

When using two-handed control mode, live preview is not available on your phone screen.

The maximum flight altitude and distance are significantly lower than those of the HOVERAir X1 PROMAX.

To learn more about what’s compatible with the HOVERAir X1, visit our blog.

Customer Reviews

Based on 11 reviews
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John Smith
Small remote

The beacon is expensive . But in general its ok depends what do you want from your hover.

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Grahame Tingay
Beacon

I haven’t tried it yet.

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Colin Hamby
Bacon.joy sticks

Works well. easy to carry in pocket great bit of kit

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Dean Grey
The new controllers will not work and it frustrating

We bought the beacon joystick combination package to enjoy our vacation. They arrived on time, but unfortunately, I’m trying to set them up now. The hover doesn’t work. We can’t get them to sync to the app. None of it works. That won’t work with the beacon and won’t look at the joystick and it won’t work with the two joysticks where the phone is plugged in Incredibly complicated and frustrating and looking to get help or a complete refund

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Colonel Wheeler
Brilliant

The Beacon and Joystick ate a wonderful complement to the Hover Air X1 Pro Max.

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