Mastering Resolution, Frame Rates & LUT: Make Your HOVERAir Footage Picture-Perfect

Choosing the right resolution, frame rate, color mode, and stabilization setting can significantly improve your shooting experience. Different shooting scenari…

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Choosing the right resolution, frame rate, color mode, and stabilization setting can significantly improve your shooting experience. Different shooting scenarios require different settings — whether you are capturing fast-moving sports, cinematic travel footage, or everyday moments.

This guide provides a complete overview of the supported video and photo specifications across HOVERAir X1 PRO, X1 PROMAX, and AQUA, helping you understand the differences and choose the best settings for your needs.

LUT Tool Guide

What is a LUT?

A LUT (Look-Up Table) is a color conversion tool that uses predefined numerical mappings to transform colors. Think of it as a professional-grade "filter preset" that converts flat, desaturated Log footage into vibrant, cinematic colors with a single click.
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Official LUT Files

HOVERAir provides official LUT files for the X1 PRO/PROMAX and AQUA, designed specifically for footage shot in HoverCine mode and H-Log mode.
Download:

Resolution & Frame Rates

Resolution and frame rate are two of the most important factors affecting video quality.

  • Resolution determines the level of detail in your footage. Higher resolution provides sharper images and more flexibility for cropping or post-production.
  • Frame rate (fps) determines motion smoothness. Higher frame rates are ideal for fast action or creating slow-motion effects, while lower frame rates provide a more cinematic look.

For the best results, choose settings based on your shooting scenario:

  • Travel, landscapes, and cinematic videos: Higher resolution with 24/25/30fps
  • Sports and fast movements: Higher frame rates such as 50/60/100/120fps
  • Slow-motion effects: Use dedicated Slow Motion modes

Horizontal Mode

Landscape mode is recommended when you want a traditional widescreen format for platforms such as YouTube, TV displays, or cinematic editing workflows.

Parameter
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
Max Resolution
4K (3840×2160)
8K (7680×4320)
4K (3840×2160)
4K Frame Rates
60/50/30/25/24 fps
120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
1080P Frame Rates
120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
8K Frame Rates
Not supported
30/25/24 fps
Not supported

Vertical Mode

Vertical mode is optimized for mobile-first content creation, such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and short-form videos.

Parameter
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
4K
Not supported
30/25/24 fps (no HDR)
30/25/24 fps
2.7K
60/50/30/25/24 fps
60/50/30/25/24 fps (10-bit HLG available)
60/50/30/25/24 fps
1080P
60/50/30/25/24 fps
60/50/30/25/24 fps (10-bit HLG available)
60/50/30/25/24 fps

Slow Motion

Slow motion allows you to capture moments that happen too quickly to see with the naked eye, such as sports movements, splashing water, jumping, or fast camera movements.

Parameter
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
Max Slow Motion
1080P@120/100fps
4K@120/100fps
4K@100fps
1080P Slow Motion
120/100fps
120/100fps
100fps
Playback
Slow-motion playback
Slow-motion playback
Slow-motion playback

Video Encoding & Color

Parameter
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
Video Codec
H.264 / H.265
H.264 / H.265
H.264 / H.265
Max Bitrate
100 Mbps
160 Mbps (at 8K/30fps)
160 Mbps
Color Space
BT.709
Rec.2020 / BT.709
BT.709
Bit Depth
8-bit
8-bit / 10-bit
8-bit / 10-bit
Note: 10-bit HLG is only available in HEVC (H.265) encoding on X1 PROMAX.

What does this mean?

  • H.264: Provides wider compatibility and easier playback.
  • H.265 (HEVC): Offers better compression efficiency and is recommended for higher-resolution or higher-quality recording.
  • 10-bit color: Captures more color information, providing smoother gradients and greater flexibility during professional color grading.

Shooting Modes (Color Modes)

Mode
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
Normal
✅ 8-bit
✅ 8-bit
✅ (auto HDR merged)
HDR
❌
✅ 8-bit
✅ (merged into Standard)
HLG
❌
✅ 10-bit
❌
H-Log
❌
✅ 10-bit
✅ 10-bit
Slow-mo
✅
✅
✅
Choosing the Right Color Mode
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  • Standard Mode: Best for everyday shooting. Ready to share without additional editing.
  • HDR Mode: Enhances highlight and shadow details for scenes with strong contrast.
  • HLG (10-bit HDR): Designed for HDR workflows, offering improved color depth and dynamic range.
  • H-Log: Provides a flatter image profile with more post-production flexibility.

Photo Specifications

Parameter
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
Max Resolution
12MP
48MP
12MP
Photo Format
JPEG
JPEG / DNG (RAW 10-bit)
JPEG
HDR Photo
Supported✅
Supported✅
Supported✅
Note: DNG format is available via OTA update on X1 PROMAX (12MP and 48MP RAW 10-bit).

Stabilization System

Parameter
X1 PRO
X1 PROMAX
AQUA
Gimbal
2-axis mechanical (tilt + roll)
2-axis mechanical (tilt + roll)
1-axis mechanical (tilt)
EIS
SmoothCapture 2.0
SmoothCapture 2.0
SmoothCapture 3.0
Horizon Leveling
Supported
Supported
Supported (HL Horizon Lock)
Offline EIS
❌
❌
Supported (Gyroflow post-processing)

There is no single “best” setting for every situation — the ideal configuration depends on your shooting environment, content type, and editing workflow.

🎥️Explore different settings and find the combination that works best for your creative style.