In this post, I’m sharing creative shooting ideas for 2025—all captured with the HOVERAir X1 PRO or PROMAX (some are even doable with the original X1). Get inspired, get creative, and give them a try!
Did you know all the amazing shots you can capture with HOVERAir X1 PRO or PROMAX’s flight modes? From effortless selfies to dynamic tracking and cinematic wide-angle scenes, the X1 PRO or PROMAX unlocks creative possibilities at the tap of a button.
With 15+ intelligent flight modes, including Follow, Dolly Track, Orbit, 360° Spin, and Manual Mode, you’re always ready to shoot like a pro—whether you're hiking, biking, skiing, or just hanging out with friends. Check here to learn more about the 15+flight modes: https://hoverair.com/blogs/guide/15-flight-modes-for-hoverair-x1-pro-promax
Scenarios
🎉 Festivals & Celebrations
From New Year’s Eve countdowns to Christmas light shows or music festivals—use Orbit or Zoom Out to capture the energy. Also great for circle group shots with 360° mode. Yes, night scenes are supported (with OmniTerrain mode enabled).
👨👩👧👦 Family & Kids
Use Orbit to circle around your child playing in the park, or Side Track to follow them riding a bike—adds heartwarming storytelling and immersion.
🧗 Extreme Angles & Outdoor Challenges
From skiing and rock climbing to skateboarding or off-roading—get dynamic tracking shots with Follow, Ski Mode, or Side Track. Tip: enable OmniTerrain Mode for these shots.
Example：
Note: Snowy terrain and cliffside flights require OmniTerrain Mode to be enabled. We strongly recommend using them together with the Beacon, especially for activities like rock climbing where safety is critical.
🐎 Unique Use Cases
Horseback Riding
– Not a mainstream use case, but definitely worth experimenting with.
Golf
– Try to capture a swing moment or course-wide scene.
Example:
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🌊 Water Sports
Yes, you can use it above water—just be sure to take off from land and turn on OmniTerrain Mode. Works great for calmer activities (not recommended for surfing or extreme waves).
Example:
* X1 PRO/PROMAX is not waterproof. remain at least 1.5 meters above water with OmniTerrain on. Make sure to follow safety guidelines!
💍 Weddings
Everybody wants to be part of the party durnig a wedding! Use your HOVERAir to capture a group photo with a Zoom Out shot or get a new perspective on the venue with a Bird's Eye shot. Indoor Follow can be great for giving a tour of the indoor venue too!
Upgraded Creative Shooting Ideas
🎭 Same Mode, Different Backgrounds
Use the same mode across varied locations for creative contrast and storytelling. Suggestions:
- Keep the angle consistent
- Choose a clean background
- Control / match the cuts with the background music
Here are some examples of shooting multiple scenes in any flight mode.
Follow Mode Example:
Zoom Out Mode Example:
Bird's Eye Mode: Capture several Bird’s Eye clips from different locations, then cut between them for a visually stunning travel edit.
Orbit Mode: It's a high-potential mode to produce creative effects with a simple press, plus editing techniques. You can try one full round transition, a half-round transition, a front-only transition, etc.
Example:
🎵 Pro tip: Pick music with a strong beat or rhythm and match your cuts to the beat for an even more dynamic and engaging edit! And the HOVERAir app allows you to set the shooting angle anywhere from 90° to 1080°.
🏙️ Miniature World Effect/Tilt shift effect
Tilt-shift is a photography technique originally used in architecture to correct perspective distortion. But these days, it’s often used for something way more fun—creating a “miniature world” effect where real-life scenes look like tiny toy models.
👀 What does it look like? Imagine these scenes, but looking like they’re straight out of a LEGO set:
- A train racing down the tracks
- Busy city streets filled with cars and people
- Athletes running across a football field
- Crowds and traffic, seen from above, looking like a toy world
This effect works by blurring the top and bottom of the frame, leaving only a small strip in sharp focus—just like shooting tiny objects with a macro lens.
✨ How to create this effect with HOVERAir? It’s easier than you think. Just follow these two steps: Use HOVERAir to capture a high-angle, top-down shot, ideally with people, traffic, or moving elements.
In post-production (DaVinci Resolve works great), add: Tilt-shift blur to the top and bottom of your footage, keeping the middle sharp. A little speed-up effect (try frame skipping) to give it that toy-like, time-lapse vibe.
And voilà! You’ve got a dreamy “miniature world” shot—no expensive gear or film crew needed.
Example:
Original video from user @drone360world
💥 “Mountain Lifting” Effect
Use Dolly Zoom Mode + hand gestures to create a dramatic perspective shift—no post-production required.
Suggestions： Recommended: Use X1 PROMAX with 4x zoom, start at a distance of 2 meters, and shoot in landscape mode.
Example:
🧩 Thematic Edits
Build a collection around a single theme—like “Back View Moments”, “Mirror Sky Reflections”, or “Bridges Around the World”—and turn it into a beautiful highlight reel.
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