The X-Star Premium comes equipped with a 4K camera and a 3-axis gimbal stabilization system. This makes it a great drone for aerial photography enthusiasts.

The 4K camera captures clear HD videos and 12 MP photographs while the gimbal system delivers steady flights and smooth video capture.

You can fly this drone right out of the box whether you choose to use the Starlink mobile app or not. It contains lots of features that make it easy to fly.

Its Intelligent Flight Control System, GLONASS satellite navigation, and dual GPS help both novice and experienced pilots to navigate their drones.

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Starpoint’s built-in positioning system is an added bonus.

The quad also comes with the manufacturer’s proprietary Secure Fly technology which helps ensure that your drone returns to you safely.

Each of these features enables the quad to stay stable whether it’s indoors or flying at a low altitude.

The X-Star Premium’s one-touch buttons also make piloting the autel Robotics X Star Premium easy for a beginner. They allow you to start the motors, take-off, land, and return your drone to its original take-off position.

The controller has an integrated LCD screen which not only displays important flight information but allows the Starlink mobile app to show full-screen live HD video. You can also use the controller to change the camera settings and capture images/ video in flight.

You’ll also get a semi-hard, splash-proof case with a zipper when you purchase the autel Robotics X Star Premium.

Pros:

• The remote controller displays important flight data including battery life (for both the controller and drone), altitude, range, gimbal tilt, drone orientation etc.
• The camera has a 108-degree field of vision and can perform burst shooting, time-lapse and auto-exposure bracketing. This quad is designed for aerial photography.
• The manufacturer says that the maximum control range is 1.2 miles but pilots have found that they can double that range during flights.

Cons:

• Some customers have found that the 360-degree controls lag a bit and are jerky.
• There have also been complaints that the X-Star premium’s video feeds experiences glitches when the altitude reaches about 100-200 feet.

Designed for your drone, the X-Star Series Backpack has compartments that have been built for each component.

It’s lightweight and has lots of extra space for accessories like propellers, propeller guards, and extra batteries. You can even fit a laptop or tablet in there.

With this backpack, you can rest assured that your drone is secure when you travel with it. It has a water-resistant exterior and an additional protective, quick-mount rain cover.

It’s outfitted with padded straps, backrests, and a top handle. You’ll also find reflective safety patches on its back and side panels.

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Exterior side pockets make it easy to access the components you need. A built-in TSA lock is included.

When you open the backpack, you’ll find 8 color-coded propeller sleeves. You’ll also see a mesh inner pocket and a zippered pouch to store your accessories.

There’s also a 9.5” x 14.5” padded laptop compartment that can hold a 15” laptop.

The main compartment for the autel Robotics X Star Premium, controller, and the battery is customizable so you can adjust it to fit your needs.

Pros:

• The X-Star Series Backpack is designed to protect your drone when you travel.
• Customizable compartments mean that you can adjust it to suit the accessories you’ve bought for your drone.
• It’s lightweight and water-resistant. The extra rain cover offers even more protection during inclement weather conditions.

Cons:

• Some customers have said that they found it a bit challenging to operate the built-in TSA lock.

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The battery is an intelligent 4S battery with 4900mAh and 14.8v and is compatible with the X-Star Premium and X-Star drones.

It contains built-in battery charge level indicators and charges on a self-discharging cycle which helps to maintain the health of the battery.

Its design includes a quick release mechanism which enables easy battery changes.

This battery features original parts and gives you up to 25 minutes of flight time per charge when used in X-Star Premium and X-Star drones.

Autel warranties these batteries for 200 charge cycles. If the Starlink app indicates that your battery isn’t close to 4900mAh total capacity after a charge, then you will need to contact customer support.

Pros:

• It holds the charge very well
• The GPS system on the X-Star drones will lead you to the battery if it pops out during a crash.

Cons:

• Some customers complained that they received defective batteries when they ordered but these reviews were in the minority.