Fimi X8 Mini Drone Range Test In-Depth - HOW FAR Will it Go? (Wasn't Expecting This)
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- Enjoy my Fimi X8 Mini Drone Range Test In-Depth. HOW FAR Will it Go? Farther than I can throw it!
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Sorry boss, I'll be back to work in 30 minutes, I have a Dustin Dunnill range test to watch now 🤙
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@@shelydon78 dont tread on me
@@marvinzimmerman1878 ha ha
Hahahaha me tooo bosss !
I *LIVE* for your max range tests!!! This drone was very impressive!!
Came across your channel last week and after like the second video I immediately subbed keep up the great reviews.
I'm glad I saved my money on this one. I love my Mini 2. Thanks for the review!
Excellent range test Dustin!! Really impressed on the distance. I kinda had my doubts too. Definitely a great drone 😊
I'm literally blown away with this drone? Most of the other videos I've watched about this drone has been bad. As far as the connection, and camera a lot of problems, but I see here it's working just fine. I'm impressed with it. Thanks for sharing.
I have not see your videos for a while cause no time but maaaan you really improves your content and video edit i like that 🤘
The time has come my favorite video series is uploaded!
it is in zig-zag while returning home, but the drone is amazing, I thought it will disconnect the video, but never happen. Great review as always from 1-3 FIMI X8 mini.
Very good range test Dustin.
Hey Dustin you sure have some big balls bro lol. I would never dare do what you do and take auto-return off. 2.4 miles is sure a good distance thanks for all your work bro....Kev
Wow awesome review 👏🏽
Nice to see will again
Great flight test! Cheers from Bucharest Romania!!
Awesome range test , nice drone.
That left to right roll is referred to as the "drunken walk home" - it wasn't the wind... A few guys had this happen, then clear up on later flights... Fimi even referenced it in a FW release.. Fimi: Consistently Inconsistent!
Impressive little drone! However, that sidewinding was weird yet cool! I am guessing it was trying to adjust it's position in the wind! Good battery! Thanks for sharing!
Great video
Your videos make me want to actually pull out my camera drones and fly them again. Ever since is tarted fpv I don't really fly my dji or fimi anymore.
I had faith the mini would get way out there, as an owner of the larger x8 se I know the Fimi signal can carry a loooong way in optimum conditions. Also I think if it weren't for the wind and if the flight speed were increased a bit it would have covered a good bit more ground, but that is still a good test, some wind is almost a certainty for most flights anyway. Thanks for the vid, great stuff as always 👍
I was considering to buy one. This will be fun man. 😁
Great to know that fimi is finally ready to compete with the industry giant DJI. Thanks for the review. Cheers 🍻 🍻 🍻 from the Philippines.
fimi's mommy is also a big giant :D
Nice range test.
Your so polite in telling the kids to basically bugger off! Haha😂
😅👍
Just picked thus up Dustin!
ALWAYS a please watching your videos! Interesting that the Big brother FIMI x8 se you range tested seemed to achieve the advertised 8km but the FIMI mini, also advertised as 8km range, did not. In your opinion, was this due to the wind? Thank you!
Thank you bro
Nice bro ! 👍👍👍
Wow good drone bro..I like it ❤️
Congratulations! 2.4 miles with a Fimi X8 must be a new world record!
Most people are lucky if their Fimi flies 30 feet without losing connection. You must have received THE good one.
Ditto
Yes!!! Sweet
It’s a cool looking one
if you catch the drone and turn it to the side it shuts up a lot quicker.
at a 90° angle to the side it knows it is in safe hands and shuts down
I really wish people would elaborate more on their remarks in these videos. i've seen about 4 videos on these FIMI drones where the youtuber says "its not as good as a DJI" but they dont offer any explanation or reasoning as to why. "its not as good" isn't really helpful. why isn't it as good? is it the video transmission latency? the range? is it even the drone, or is it the app? the controller? what about it isn't as good, or why? Not trying to be an ass, it's just really frustrating for those of us who are looking into FIMI's because we dont want or cant afford DJI. would be nice to know exactly what are the compromises we need to expect to make.
EDIT:
I ended up getting a Fimi X8 SE 2022 V2 and I can confirm that it is almost as good as a DJI in every way. It’s probably 80% as good as a Mavic 3 classic in every aspect. Video, range, controller, speed, handling, everything. I’d say it’s as good or better than a Mavic 2, even the Pro model. Oh, plus it’s rain and snow proof. Only downside would be the batteries, they only last about 25-30 minutes.
I agree, Im fly dji mavic mini 3 but i still respect other drone companies. Not the ones who litteraly copy, but the ones that are as good as dji like Fimi, Autel Evo…
The Fimi is a great drone for the value. Glad you figured it out. You usually get what you pay for in the drone space. If you're ok with %20 less performance in certain areas for the price then I'd say that's a good fit. An in-depth comparison is for another video...not a specific flight review in my mind. I've done reviews on most of the competition and a statement saying "it doesn't perform this function as well as another competitor" is backed by experience and should be easily noticed if you watch a review of the competition. Glad you enjoy the X8... I sure did 🍻
@@DustinDunnill that makes sense. As I said, i don’t wanna sound like an jerk. Just kinda got frustrated after watching your video, Captain Drone, Alien drone and than half chrome (he’s a complete asshole by the way) and not really having any explanations aside from “it’s better” (though HC is obviously because he’s a complete DJI sellout because he gets the highest commission from DJI affiliate links) 😅 not that I expect a 5 minute dialogue on “this vs that” but at least a quick “video quality on X was somewhat smoother, probably due to the higher frame rate” would be very handy. All in all, I won’t pretend that my Fimi x8 is as good as any current gen DJI, but I will die on the hill defending that is is a better price/performance purchase, and competes directly with the top of the line previous gen DJIs (in most aspects, but not all)
Regardless, great videos Dustin 👍🏻 been watching for a few months now, keep up the great work.
hey man... you just opened my eyes to new cheap alternatives.. All I was seeing was DJI DJI And DJI... Glad to have come out of the cube.. Thanks man,really appreciated.
Lmao noway is a x8 better them a m2pro. Your high
Will is funny telling his friend to stop cussing 😂
The links to the videos aren't popping up. Man this little thing is impressive 💪
Hey brother! Did you test the FIMI X8 V2 it looks like they have a V2 now..
I had the mini about 1,5 years but i´m not happy with the pictures. Now i search a good firmware for the camera, any suggestions ?
My guess is that the zigzag at the end is a sw issue. Like it was overshooting its trajectory.
I'd love to see Dustin do another Parrot 4G long distance drone adventure just for the hell of it. That really captured my imagination.
Those should be regular; they're amazing.
Planning on it. Just so busy with other stuff 🤦♂️🤣🍻
Wow after seeing the last video about this drone I'm surprised how good it was , and that swaying back and forth was odd
Had that happen with the X8 SE 2020 too, pretty scary when it happens !
my friend able to get 4.2KM on this Fimi. one thing also to be note, When flying this drone near DJI drone. i found out it will having too much interference.
What's going on with my SD card not keeping the video. On this fimi x 8 mini. Gotta format every time I fly. Sandic 64 g
Well, you made it out & back in one piece. I think the update might have solved the connection problems, at least, that's what another reviewer felt. I don't like the FPV video ... smeared at the bottom & laggy. I think you've used your android phone with some other UAVs, and they didn't have the smear problem. When it was coming back, 'crab walking' and dithering back/forth, it reminded me of the famous (infamous?) XK X380 'Toilet Bowl'dance ... I've hit the RTH on the X380, and it would toilet-bowl its way back .. much like this X8 did ... but when I got it to where I could see it, I could fly it back & cancel out the toilet-bowl action. (hmmm .. might be time for me to charge up the X380 batteries & take it out for a nostalgic spin). Still recall your X380 video, where you flew over that nude beach ... ha ha! I think that some other 'major players' will be introducing a sub 250g UAV before Christmas, so I'm going to take a wait and see. Nice that 'Will' remembered you & is now a subscriber to your channel. Thanks for the range review ... always enjoyable. Cheers!
That oscillating back and forth would be a deal braker for me. That was weird
I've been enjoying mine, gimbal excellent with a nice flat horizon, good quality video ( use the flat colour option for better recording I've found ). Solid flyer, long flight times, spot lands on a landing pad every time. I'm more into FPV quads and RC planes so wanted a decent small camera drone for a little outlay as possible) I paid £274 delivered .... Excellent value
That's a good price Caroline, can I ask where from? I seen one here in UK with bag and two pro batteries for 330quid.
@@flyguy1359 got it on AliExpress, Fimi sell directly on there. Price was for the drone, controller and 1 standard battery.
@@Caroline_Tyler thanks for that will have a look.
Hi I have I issue one of my batteries doesn't get charged can you help me?
Your range test video is quite relaxing. It looks like this year is the year of sub 250 grams drones, we may see a Autel model with obstacles avoidance.
Hubsan actually made a sub 250 with obstacle avoidance. But it's pretty shitty, because they didn't make the Plus version yet. Wait for that to release, and that's what you want if you crave for a lightweight bird with this capability.
Autel made the nano and the OA stinks on it- mostly end up turning it off
I don’t know if it was mentioned, I noticed it in the first video you shot with this drone as well. Why is the picture cocked to the side?
Can it save video on your phone too?
Hey Dustin. Gonna do the swan k1 pro? That thing is awesome!!!
Had one for a bit. My series on the K-1 will be up soon 🍻
Will you review the hubson zino mini pro? Looks great. It's little expensive, but I'd like to know what you're thinking about it.
Yep
At least you got to use it,I didn’t even get to connect the drone and had to send it back to China service is shitty, I contacted them and they mucked around about a month doing not much of anything then asking me to ship it back to China
Well it is good, but I still prefer my DJI Mini 2 over it as it can go further, and is better. It is a good alternative to the regular mini though as it can go just as far
16:50 fan base! ❤️
dustin please answer my question.dji mini se vs fimi 8 mini pro?which one did you choose??i really confused.in my country the price almost the same.but dji mini 2 much more expensive.so which one you going to choose if you got only one choice?
I think mini se has more quality on its hardware, for example, the battery.
Mini se hase li-po battery, but fimi mini has lithium ion battery just like mentioned in this channel
But when it come to camera capabilities, it goes to fimi mini, it can record up to 4k 30fps. While in other hand, mini se only record up to 2.7k 30fps
I personally chose fimi mini with pro battery, which has li-po battery. Because it has more range and more video quality than dji mini se
Hope that can help bro.
Great test how drones are changing so quick. Zino pro coming soon Justin?
Yes 🍻
@@DustinDunnill Call me anything just call me to dinner! Right?..."Justin" 😆 🤣 😂
Hi,I use Smart Tracking (following me skating) from behind, works great. Can i use it to capture me from front and the drone basically moving reverse?
So i have front view video of myself?
no, will not work except you get a skydio so far. all others did not offer that feature in a reliable mode.
Hey Dustin I love your reviews and I have a question I’m a stater drone flyer should I start with A Eachine racing drone or should I start with a DJI drone(not racing drone)
I'd honestly just by a cheaper $50ish toy drone like syma X5 or similar to lean how to fly first then invest in more expensive stuff. Thank me later 🙂🍻
Yea I bought a $50 drone and had a bit of practice and crashed a lot but yea I think it was smart to start with a cheaper drone Thank You
This drone seems to have real good precision landing
Hey Mr. D. Since the Parrot Anafi is still available and relevant, how about doing a recap video on it since it's had so many updates to keep it current. A lot of folks are still looking at this unit, but all they have to go on is the old videos. What do you think?
Maybe a good idea 👍
@@DustinDunnill Good. I did a video on it, but I certainly don't have the subs like you. Thanks!
LOL its far from relevant now
@@Matanumi What's your point? That comment was made forever ago.
Bom dia
Passando pra prestigiar aquele super like
Nice test air2 s army out
Great
Please do a range test of the hubsan zino mini pro.
👍
Just use Parabolic/Yagi-uda combo.
Much more fair review. I dont think you did it justice in the previous video. I dont think you lost connection, the drone didnt failsafe and rth.
It lost all video connection several times in my initial flight review at very close distances. Not much justification needed That's just how it went. Maybe the recent updates helped 🍻
Thanks for the video. Range is indeed out of this world, but man.. this tilted horizon is like a needle in my eye. And I saw it in other reviews too. No drone is perfect, but this gimbal issue (?) is a deal-breaker for me.
Filmed on the side of a mountain..just looks that way …the tilted things been fixed months ago after a update
the horizon is not tilted. Hes flying along the side of a mountain. Notice when the water came into view, the far horizon is perfectly level. Pay attention before you embarrass yourself.
@@archr610 No, I'm not embarrassed, but you're obviously butt hurt. Previous comment a month ago already explained what was going on. Chill out a bit.
@@archr610 how does this drone compare to the mini 2 far as signal strength (urban flying)?
My mini 2 camera has broken and I don’t want to pay $900 for the mini 3 this time of the season.
@@-Burs Why are you asking me about somebody else’s drone. Duh
you use a 4G or 5G android smart phone?
Dustin, can you use FatSharks with the DJI Mini2?
Only if you output video from your phone to the HDMI input of fatsharks or get an aftermarket module to receive the signal 🍻
"I don't want to go higher cause the wind is kinda windy today" - I hate when it's like that! 🙃
😅🍻
Man, I've watched quite a few X8 Mini videos and I think all of them has the same tilted horizon problems. Wished this drone had a better QC
He's on the side of a volcano
Take off is from volcano side, what do you expect tho?
flying on the side of a mountain. Duh
Can you do a review of fimi x8 se 2020 please :)
I did 🙂🍻
amazing! but what's up with that zigzaging 🤣
le mien , la camera est tres pixeler dans les bleu ! ne se compare tout simplement pas au mini 2
Hello sir I want to buy a waterproof drone can you suggest me which one is the best.
Reviewing the spalashdrone 4 now. May be the best but not sure until I finish 🙂🍻
This is waterproof drone
I'm going to jamaica for vacation and want to get nice drone to take some videos and pics. I've been wanting wanting drone for a while just never pulled the trigger what do you recommend
I highly recommend the DJI Mini SE. Cheap as chips ($300) and lightyears ahead of the competition for both the price and video transmission features. Nobody does it like DJI. I fly both professionally and as a hobbyist so I've done my homework :)
@@flightevolution8132 I'm also making a similar decision. (Looking for drones like the DJI Mini SE. Would be my first >$50 drone.) Right now I'm considering the DJI Mini SE, (available for $289) the Hubsan Zino Mini SE, (available for $314) and the Fimi X8 Mini (available for $329). I feel like I'm leaning towards the Hubsan right now. It just seems so feature packed compared to the DJI. But DJI just seems to have so much more online recourses about it, which is a pro in my mind. I don't know too much about the Fimi, but I'm put off by the standard/pro battery situation. I want to keep the drone to under 250g. What would you recommend?
Hi!The drone is Fcc mode? Thanks
Yes. Hawaii is US so therefore FCC
Verry nice rewived 😳
That RTH action was weird
Wow the horizontal line seems so bad. Why is that happen on fimi x8 mini? Can you fix it like doing calibrate gimbal before take off? Or that gimbal will still always like that?
I have my mini x8 bought a week ago, but never realized this problem
it's the curvature of the mountain dummy
Perfectly flat. I even mentioned it in video 😂🍻
Look at the ocean and distant cloud layer. Very stable horizon.
@@oscr_zen oh gosh i watching it again and realized that is the mountain shape makes it looks not in line. I am so sorry then🤣🙏🙏
It's okay. It would be more okay at about $100 less than they are charging. Support is not the best.
Price is too close to the Mini 2...🤔🤨🇬🇧
Am looking forward to anafi AI range test
🙂👍
What is the name of the app
Sir ji ye dron kitne rupaye ka ata hai
When you can't get replacment batteries delivered, that should almost be the end of the review.
I've lost confidence with non-mainstream (read DJI and probably Parrot) as I have the Xiaomi 4K Mi Drone, and could never get a replacement battery, and now they aren't available anymore at all.
Even parrot is useless
Really its only dji or autel. Everyone else gave up and have nothing for post sales service
@@Matanumi Autel is useless too unless you have their most recent products, get beyond a couple years and they could care less about you
Hey Dustin, is the grass that brown right now or is that the camera?
Very brown. Many areas on Maui are having a major drought right now.
@@DustinDunnill thanks! and yikes!
@@DustinDunnill Sorrounded by an ocean and can't use a drop.
We need a desalinization plant for backup 🤞
Anyone know how long the battery takes to charge?
About an hour 🍻
@@DustinDunnill that's nice
@@DustinDunnill thx bro. How ever it depends on what charger u use. I got mine Friday and i can get 100% charge with in 40-60 minutes
Need little competitor
Almost first
I think hubsan mini se is better that this.
dji mini
This is impressive and I'm likely going to buy this as my second drone, I can overlook the smaller issues with this drone considering a DJI as a few extra hundred and I'm no aerial photographer, frankly youre just paying for the brand with a DJI when you have these very decent competitors on the market!
DJI Mini SE drops fpv signal at 1.911 miles. But that drone is only 50$ more than the fimi x8.
I'm at an impass lol. Do I just buy the generic DJI or go with the fimi x8? Advice drone peoples lol
dji for sure, Way more reliable.
dji is not just a name lol, did you see this thing disconnect in the last video?
@@fassmcjarrc6894 yea i saw the fimi disconnecting very close from the transmitter. I have 3 DJI drones never disconnected on me anywhere near that range and it has held up a lot better than some of the other drones I bought like the holy stone HS700e. That was a terrible drone almost crashed into my neighbours house when I tried the follow me feature.
Get the mini 2.
fimi for sure.. dji is a like iPhone, its only a brand.. dont buy dji
Pls reply because I have to go in a vacation in 3 days
Gopro hero 10 is out first
Why do so many companies steal DJI drones design??
But there Chinese mate and all in one area what's to steal.. It's tech copied isn't it...
@@miltonpapaioannou6853 their* and what are you even saying XD
@@nedrakaufman4449what's up Dutch..?
Why does fimi still have horizon issues? this isn't even the x8se and still the same problem.
Perfectly straight in this video 🤣
So were you flying in an area that was naturally sloped or are you just trolling me. Don't worry I can handle being trolled.
It's on the side of a mountain. Check the cloud line 🍻
@@DustinDunnill Duh, thanks.
You must have good eyesight 😜
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