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Costco Members: HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K Self-Flying Drone Bundle

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K Self-Flying Action Camera Drone Bundle for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PaulL3964 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • 10+ Preset Flight Modes, Including Follow, Zoom Out, and Cycling Mode
  • Powered by a 1/1.3" CMOS Sensor, PROMAX Supports Up to 8K/30fps Video & 4K/120fps
  • Follow Speeds Up to 26 mph, with a Top Burst Speed of 37 Mph
  • 64GB of Built-in Storage
  • Includes: 2 Total Smart Batteries, Combo Case, and Charging Hub
Includes:
  • HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Drone
  • Charging Hub
  • 2 Total Smart Batteries
  • Combo Case
  • USB-C Cable
  • Cloth Carrying Bag

Editor's Notes

  • About this Deal:
    • This price is $250 lower than the the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Price valid through 12/31/25. While supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here.

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Written by PaulL3964
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K Self-Flying Action Camera Drone Bundle for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PaulL3964 for finding this deal.

Key Features:
  • 10+ Preset Flight Modes, Including Follow, Zoom Out, and Cycling Mode
  • Powered by a 1/1.3" CMOS Sensor, PROMAX Supports Up to 8K/30fps Video & 4K/120fps
  • Follow Speeds Up to 26 mph, with a Top Burst Speed of 37 Mph
  • 64GB of Built-in Storage
  • Includes: 2 Total Smart Batteries, Combo Case, and Charging Hub
Includes:
  • HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Drone
  • Charging Hub
  • 2 Total Smart Batteries
  • Combo Case
  • USB-C Cable
  • Cloth Carrying Bag

Editor's Notes

  • About this Deal:
    • This price is $250 lower than the the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • Price valid through 12/31/25. While supplies last.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this Store:
    • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here.

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The HoverAir X1 Pro Max bundle stands out as a compact self flying camera for quick follow me shots, casual vlogging, and family trips. The Costco package adds real value with two batteries, a charging hub, and a case, and the camera is praised for sticking close, tracking well, and shooting in real 8K with a bigger sensor and HLG HDR. It is also described as easy for kids and discreet to carry. The main limits are short controller range and less appeal for drone enthusiasts who want more manual control, while rough trail use can still lead to crashes or lost time. A strong fit when portability and hands free capture matter most.

  • casual vloggers, content creators, or family vacationers who want quick preset/AI "self-flying" shots because commenters say they use the Pro Max for quick shots without spending time setting up a more traditional drone and that it's great for those situations.

    alanSJ

  • Costco members who want a follow-me/self-flying camera bundle at a lower total cost because one commenter said Costco's $200 price drop made the bundle $399 and they were able to get a $200 refund (plus taxes) within 30 days using just their membership card.

    alanSJ

  • people who want a compact, discreet follow drone for biking/trails because a commenter said it can follow at high biking speeds and "goes around obstacles" better than any drone they've seen.

    TenseAction4715

  • buyers who mainly want a cheap follow drone and don't need pro-level manual control because commenters describe it as more of a self-flying camera (using presets/Quickshots) and say it's not for pros or drone enthusiasts who want more control of the drone.

    alanSJ

  • parents looking for an easy-to-fly selfie/follow-me option for kids because a commenter said it's easy for kids and mainly works as a selfie/follow-me drone that can track without a controller mounted on handlebars.

    chi

  • mountain bikers who plan to fly while riding because one commenter returned a similar unit after it kept crashing into trees, which forced them to constantly stop and find the lost drone and made the activity unenjoyable.

    MaroonEducation852

  • drone enthusiasts or pros who want more manual control because commenters say it's not for you if you're a pro or drone enthusiast who wants more control of the drone.

    alanSJ

  • people who want long-range controller-based landscape flying because a commenter says controller-based landscape use is very limited by range and it can't fly too far compared with DJI drones.

    chi

  • buyers comparing value against Neo 1 who already own batteries/controllers because one commenter said they couldn't justify the purchase since it would require buying new batteries on top of what they already had.

    thchan

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Dec 8, 2025 8:04 PM
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alanSJDec 8, 2025 8:04 PM
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This is a great drone camera for the right person and right situation. I think Hoverair doesn't even consider it a drone. More like a self flying camera. I agree with this label. I also have a DJI Mini 4 Pro, but I use this Pro Max when I need to get a quick shot without having to spend too much time setting it up like the 4 Pro. At $700 with just the camera and 1 battery when it first came out, I couldn't justify buying it. But at $400 for a bundle that also includes 2 batteries, a charging hub, and a case, I'm willing to take the plunge. It's not for you if you're a pro or drone enthusiast who wants more control of the drone. But if you're just a casual vlogger, content creator, or family vacationer then the Pro Max is great. I only use the pre-set AI modes/Quickshots for those situations. If I need more control and/or range & distance, I'll use the Pro 4. The Pro Max is smaller and a lot more discreet to fly than the Pro 4. Can also shoot in real 8K, unlike the 360 cameras where 8K becomes 2.7K after post (if 8K matters to you). I just don't know how durable and reliable it is because I've only had it for about a month. I have another 2 months to put it to the test (Costco has 90-day return policy).
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Dec 8, 2025 10:52 PM
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TenseAction4715Dec 8, 2025 10:52 PM
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Quote from MaroonEducation852 View quoted comment :
Tempting at this price. I had one that i returned because it kept crashing into trees when i took it mountain biking. It took the enjoyment out of biking to constantly have to stop and find the lost drone.
Try the Neo 2. I sometimes forget it's there. That's how good it is at following me around. Even biking through trails at high speeds, it doesn't miss a beat. Goes around obstacles better than any drone I've ever seen.
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Dec 9, 2025 12:21 AM
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chiDec 9, 2025 12:21 AM
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This $399 price makes me sick to my stomach, I got this from Costco for $699.99 from a June Slickdeal. The HoverAir sticks to me like glue, unlike my DJI Mini 3 Pro which loses track often. I've crashed it into branches and it's fallen on dirt trails and still worked great.

Anyhow, Hoverair must be hurting with the DJI Neo 2 release and its super low price point. Even I ordered one from that Slickdeal a few days ago.
Dec 9, 2025 1:33 AM
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IDAnonymousDec 9, 2025 1:33 AM
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Quote from chi View quoted comment :
This $399 price makes me sick to my stomach, I got this from Costco for $699.99 from a June Slickdeal. The HoverAir sticks to me like glue, unlike my DJI Mini 3 Pro which loses track often. I've crashed it into branches and it's fallen on dirt trails and still worked great.

Anyhow, Hoverair must be hurting with the DJI Neo 2 release and its super low price point. Even I ordered one from that Slickdeal a few days ago.
hmm...in the end I saw 1 neo 2 comeback in stock and i bought it (i guess the dji ban played a factor in me buying it too) This pro max has bigger sensor & hlg hdr which neo 2 doesn't. But neo 2 seems to have better tracking. $140 difference and it has extra batteries. I got an air 3 so I guess I got the best photo & video checked already. I really just want a cheap drone that follows. But I can see myself using it as a video, photo drone too. Last time I traveled in asia, I registered to fly in 1st country and then I didn't register in 2nd country, japan (also because I got too much gear already and bringing an air 3 size drone was too much). I guess for my use case, neo 2 is a better choice even though the videos will be inferior but good enough when I don't want to bring a bigger drone. Neo 2 is also cheaper (although no dji warranty just my personal item insurance)...and my costco membership expired...
Last edited by IDAnonymous December 8, 2025 at 05:36 PM.
Dec 9, 2025 2:00 AM
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hanwuji319Dec 9, 2025 2:00 AM
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Quote from jazyje View quoted comment :
Also almost $200 more/...
neo 2 drone only was $259 on Amazon
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Dec 9, 2025 3:11 AM
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thchanDec 9, 2025 3:11 AM
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Quote from hanwuji319 View quoted comment :
neo 2 drone only was $259 on Amazon
yeah, i was very tempted when it dropped to 259, but can't justify getting another drone on top of neo 1, especially i have to buy new batteries. now it's 439 drone only. neo 1 is a much better deal at this time. 279 with drone, 3 battery and a controller.
Dec 9, 2025 4:29 PM
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bigdog040Dec 9, 2025 4:29 PM
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Quote from chi View quoted comment :
This $399 price makes me sick to my stomach, I got this from Costco for $699.99 from a June Slickdeal. The HoverAir sticks to me like glue, unlike my DJI Mini 3 Pro which loses track often. I've crashed it into branches and it's fallen on dirt trails and still worked great.

Anyhow, Hoverair must be hurting with the DJI Neo 2 release and its super low price point. Even I ordered one from that Slickdeal a few days ago.
So no regret on owning the drone, only regret on how much more you paid?
I have never owned a drone but curious if this one is good for these uses:
-Just for fun. Can kids fly this?
-Investigating if that's a hole in the soffit for mice, or just moss that needs cleaning, etc.
-Follow me or kids on bikes, 4 wheelers, sleds, etc.
-Maybe terrorize some wasp nests in a tough spot

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Dec 9, 2025 4:37 PM
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chiDec 9, 2025 4:37 PM
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Quote from bigdog040 View quoted comment :
So no regret on owning the drone, only regret on how much more you paid?
I have never owned a drone but curious if this one is good for these uses:
-Just for fun. Can kids fly this?
-Investigating if that's a hole in the soffit for mice, or just moss that needs cleaning, etc.
-Follow me or kids on bikes, 4 wheelers, sleds, etc.
-Maybe terrorize some wasp nests in a tough spot
Yes, easy for kids and more of a selfie or follow-me drone, I can have it track me without any controller hanging on my handlebars like the traditional method with the traditional DJI drones. Very limited via controller doing landscapes, however, due to range and not being able to fly too far whereas the DJI drones have a range in miles rather than feet for selfie drones.
Last edited by chi December 9, 2025 at 08:39 AM.
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Dec 9, 2025 11:05 PM
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Obake78Dec 9, 2025 11:05 PM
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I just bought this at Costco. What other accessories should I get? Are the beacon or joystick necessary?
Dec 9, 2025 11:08 PM
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IdahoRoamingGnomeDec 9, 2025 11:08 PM
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I'll wait until the after new years discount or Costco clearances them out. They had entire pallet of them right by the front door last week so they must not be selling well.
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