Guide to Beacon&JoyStick for your HOVERAir X1 Series
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Temps de lecture 6 min
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Temps de lecture 6 min
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The Beacon+JoyStick combo is designed to give you full control over your HOVERAir X1 flying camera. With its intuitive interface and advanced features, you can easily manage your flight, capture stunning footage, and ensure safe operation. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started and make the most of your Beacon and JoyStick.
The Beacon, together with two detachable Joystick sub-components, features a patented Tri-state modular design that provides three distinct experiences. When used without the JoyStick, Beacon activates HoverLink™ for high-precisionprecise tracking and allows users to monitor camera footage without needing to look back.
You can transform the Beacon into a one-handed controller by clipping on the right-hand piece of the Joystick to control the flying camera's movements through motion and single Joystick use. The JoyStick also extends the battery life of the Beacon from 120 to 180 minutes.
Attaching both Joystick modules transforms the Beacon into a full-featured, two-handed RC controller. The USB connection port enables seamless smartphone integration, turning your phone into an extended monitor with a larger display, while delivering up to a 1 km video transmission range.
The Beacon comes with several key features to enhance your flying experience:
To turn on your Beacon, long press the power button. Once it's powered up, follow the on-screen prompts to activate it and connect to your HOVERAir X1 flying camera.
Important: Before taking off, make sure to complete the Over-The-Air (OTA) update for optimal performance.
When your Beacon is connected to the flying camera, you might receive an OTA update notification. Here’s how to complete it:
Tip: If you’re using a Joystick with your Beacon, connect it during the OTA update to ensure it gets updated simultaneously. You can also manually check for updates through the Settings Menu, ensuring your Beacon and Joystick are always running the latest firmware. Once set up, you can select different flight modes or tap 'preview' to view the video transmission to monitor what the camera is capturing.
The Beacon’s touchscreen allows you to control various settings and options with ease:
Note: Adjustments to flight mode parameters will be available in a future update.
The Beacon provides basic flight control functions in emergencies:
Important: The Beacon is primarily designed for emergency intervention, not full manual control.
To activate the Return to Home feature:
Keep an eye on the video feed during the return process, and be ready to short-press the Function button if obstacles appear, so you can take over manual control.
HoverLink will provide additional tracking information to supplement visual tracking, allowing your device to know if you've been occluded or lost. Make sure the green link icon on the Beacon is fully lit to confirm that HoverLink is active.
By attaching JoyStick A to the Beacon, you can switch to Manual Control mode. This mode will appear at the top of the Home menu, allowing for more precise flight adjustments. Tap 'Go' to select modes, and tap 'Preview' to display the real-time video. You can set your default flight orientation in the X1 App settings.
Note: Joystick A has the Hover logo, and it’s important not to force it into Joystick B’s slot as they are not interchangeable.
To enable a full-featured two-handed controller, attach both Joystick A and B to the Beacon:
Now you have a dual joystick setup for more precise flight control, with real-time video transmission up to 1 kilometer (depending on environmental conditions).
In both one-handed and two-handed control modes, short press the X1’s power button to take off. To land the camera:
Alternatively, you can land the camera directly in your hand if that’s more convenient.
The Beacon automatically records audio during video capture. Once the video recording ends, the audio file is transferred and merged with the video. (The automatic video merging feature will be released in the future).
Tip: You can also transfer the audio file to your computer using a HOVERAir C-to-C cable if you need to edit it separately.
The Beacon is a versatile tool that provides you with smooth, responsive control over your HOVERAir X1 flying camera. Whether you're navigating tricky terrain, capturing footage on the go, or simply ensuring a safe flight, the Beacon ensures you have the tools you need at your fingertips.
Find all tutorials about the beacon here:
Find more guides about X1 PRO&PROMAX here: https://hoverair.com/blogs/guide/getting-started-with-hoverair-x1-pro-and-promax
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.
hat 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.