The X-Star Premium drone is manufactured by Autel Robotics. This drone comes with a 4K resolution which is making it a popular choice in the market. It is an upgraded model of the original X-Star embedded with advanced features and capabilities.
The Autel company is known for producing good quality camera drones along with good customer service. The X-Star Premium Drone is one such product.
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Our Verdict in a Glance
- 4K Ultra HD video camera with quick-release 3-axis gimbal stabilizer
- HD Live View up to 1.2 miles away and autonomous flight modes via the free Starlink...
- Dual GPS/GLONASS outdoor navigation, SecureFlyTM magnetic interference protection,...
The X-Star Premium is ready to use the gadget, which can be used for fun directly after unboxing. No extra effort is required on our part. This drone model comes with features like-
- 4K Ultra HD video camera
- HD Live View up to 1.2 miles away
- Dual GPS/GLONASS outdoor navigation
- Intuitive remote controller with LCD display
- Backed by Autel Robotics customer support
Design
The X-Star Premium is the perfect drone for capturing aerial images with flight simplicity. It is very easy to use and lie and you want to be facing any problem even if you are a beginner. You will be able to capture amazing images from height with clear resolution quality.
There is a special function in this drone that cannot be found in any other aerial photography drone. This drone comes with incorporated features in its design to make the quadcopter better with a better flight control system by adding extra functions. The size of this drone is perfect neither is it too small nor is it too big.
The wingspan is about 352 millimetre. Available in two colours you can select between white and orange. The body is made up of plastic. It has a strong build and is very durable.
Camera
The camera of this drone can bring you some amazing pictures. It has a range of 108-degree FOV and has an ultra HD 4K resolution. The range of video quality provided by this drone are 720p 240fps, 1080p 120fps, 4K 40fps, or 2.7K 60fps. It can even provide still shots 12MP. There is no requirement to install the camera by ownself as it comes pre-installed.
This drone is not compatible with any other camera. However, this does not seem to be a problem because the camera provided with this drone is very good. With the help of its 3 axis gimbal stabilization system, this drone is able to provide crystal clear and stable photos and videos.
This is an amazing feature to take pictures and videos while flying the drone. The videos and pictures are saved and stored in the Micro SD card. This can be used to upload it to the computer later on. The storage capacity is 64GB.
Controller
The operating range of the controller of this drone is up to 2000 metres. It has a frequency of 2.4 GHz. They can’t be controlled through a controller through a smartphone or any cable device as an attachment. The star link application can also be used for this application.
For this, the minimum requirement is having either Android 4.2 or iOS 8.0. The joysticks are very easy and simple to use. The functional keys are very easy to use even for beginners. The LCD display can be used through your smartphones and tablets any other gadget provided they fulfil the necessary conditions.
Ease of Use
The X-Star Premium has an easy and straightforward setup. The controller of the drone is easy and comfortable to handle and it can be used via smartphones and tablets. The joystick of the controller might feel a little agile. However, the DJI’s controller option is still available. The pause button in the controller allows the drone to stand still in its position.
The small LCD screen provides important flight information which is helpful in making space for video downlinks on the on-screen display. The X-Star Premium provides a very easy and intuitive flight. However, sometimes there can be some issues with the stability of the flight.
The activate propellers button is used to take off the flight. By pressing and holding the button takeoff and landing of the drone is controlled by the controller.
Flight Performance
The X-Star Premium’s flight performance might not be up to the mark. Sometimes the drone might face problems in keeping a steady low-level hover. However, there is no problem while flying in higher altitudes. It can be difficult for us to take a low shot from this drone.
With the help of its autonomous flight modes, the stone was able to take steady flights and footage. The automatic return to home function producers and stability while landing the drone therefore it should be used only in emergencies. The maximum flight time of this drone is 25 minutes.
Price
The X-Star Premium is available at a reasonable price and has pretty great performance. The package includes-
- The X-Star Premium quadcopter
- Premium hard case
- Controller
- Charging cable
- Intelligent battery
- 1-hour fast battery charger
- 64GB Micro SD card
- Spare propellers
- Small parts
Conclusion
The X-Star Premium is an excellent drone to take photos and videos from the air. It brings crystal clear and stable photos and has adequate space for storage.
The functions and features are very easy to understand and control with the use of smartphones and tablets. The LCD displays are used to provide all the flight information. It is available at a very reasonable price.