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It’s the undisputed king of drones, producing high-quality ones catering to all budgets.

TheDJI Air 3Sremains my favorite I don’t go anywhere without it.

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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But I recently tested two drones that made me wish DJI had thisoneaccessory.

I’m talking about theHoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax.

They’re meant to be flown in close proximity.

HoverAir Beacon and JoyStick bundle

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The Beacon is a rectangular gear that helps improve the X1 Pro and X1 ProMaxs subject tracking.

They’re extremely versatile and easy to use, and they take your flying experience to the next level.

How, you ask?

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I’m more accustomed to whipping out the DJI RC-2 or RC-N3 controllers and taking to the skies instantly.

How do you use these?

How do you set them up?

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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When I first took the HoverAir Beacon and JoyStick out of their boxes, I was confused yet intrigued.

How do you use these?

How do you set them up?

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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These were questions I asked myself.

These were questions I asked myself but it was fairly easy and quick to get started with them.

A flick through the manual and a few minutes of Googling led me to understanding what these were for.

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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Or you might use them while skiing.

The Beacon and JoyStick’s prowess lies in their versatility when they’re used together.

Clipping the Beacon onto the right JoyStick allows you to fly the drones with one hand.

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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This or that?

Using the Beacon and JoyStick makes flying the HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax much easier.

That question doesn’t have a straightforward answer.

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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But I’ve also loved testing the Beacon and JoyStick because of their versatile capabilities.

It also isn’t a case of, “One is better than the others.”

All three serve different purposes to control different types of drones.

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

It also isn’t a case of, “One is better than the others.”

All three serve different purposes to control different types of drones.

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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A HoverAir X1 Pro and HoverAir X1 ProMax drone

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