I am starting the line up with this introduction comparison if you will and have already shot the video for a video comparison as requested and a range test along with a high wind flight throwing 40 mph to 45 mph steady wind gusts at the FIMI X8 SE 2020. These will be coming up real soon so subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when they do.
I have the original and crashed it. I tried to find original parts but ended up getting the a new leg for it that was for the new 2020 verison. Ill tell you what different about the new one. instead of wrapping the antenna wire around the body housing in the original they put the antenna wire into the legs of the 2020.
I have heard that the arms of the 2020 are not interchangeable with the 2018. Perhaps this is due to antenna changes. I would be interested in knowing what internal components are different as well. Any thoughts?
I do not believe that one. They are exact and if the internal parts are different which I am sure things like antennas may very well be different but you just put them in the new legs should you be replacing them. 👍😉
Well I had the unfortunate pleasure of breaking front right leg on the 2018 drone and the FIMI Factory categorically told me that new front legs can't be put on 2018 model. They say back legs are alright but not front. Which is a huge bummer considering I have to junk the entire drone due to one broken front leg
I canceled my order with Banggood and told them to kick ROCKs. I ordered mines with a new company and it is already on it's way to me. Thanks so much for sharing brother. I appreciate your videos, help and support. Have a great weekend. Captain. Thanks for all you do and please keep flying.
Zira_Fluff See when i 1st ordered my Fimi x8 se with banggoog.com that was on 04/24/20 and still all the way through 06/1/2020 still nothing, nobody would tell me what the issue was or nothing. Keep in mind that when I first ordered it they had in in stock. So finally i got fed up. Canceled the stupid order with them on 06/1/20 and I bought mines through Gearbest.com. I ordered it on 06/1/20 and again like i said is already shipped out to me. Now i am just waiting to get here.
Thx for the video....So just a few minor changes/enhancements to the 2020 per the spec sheet: Longer control range (8km vs 5km); Slightly longer flight time (35 vs 33min), Slightly lighter (765g vs 790g), Slightly larger sensor (1/2.6 vs 1/2.3) Accommodates larger MicroSD card (256 vs 64); etc. After your flight test it will be interesting to get your perspective on differences if any in: - Camera image/quality/Gimbal (Bluish tint? Tilt issues with Gimbal?, General quality of images, etc). - Software feature differences if any? (any improvements in flight software...e.g., Smart Flight modes (Tracking), new Smart flight modes (waypoints?, etc) - Control range differences (if I recall Fimi SE 2018 had a hard cutoff at 5km..presumably the 2020 will have hard cut off at 8km). I'm guessing that longer spec'd flight time for 2020 is strictly due to the lighter weight of the 2020 version. Also after your flight tests it would be interesting to get your thoughts on whether there is any good reason for a Fimi SE 2018 owner to upgrade to 2020 version. Cheers
i crashed my original and in fixing it i found out why it flies longer. the antenna wire is built into the legs for the 2020. I think if you wanted you can try to upgrade the antenna by installing the 2020 in the original one. these are the back legs
It's like flying the same quad except for one flight problem/bug which you will see in my next video coming up tomorrow if all goes well. Hit that bell 👍
Hello, thanks for your videos, I have a question that I hope you can answer. If the two models were on sale today, which one would you choose? I ask because some say the older model is better than the 2020 model. thanks
@@QCGUY Gracias por la respuesta. Saludos desde España. Lo eligiria por la calidad de cámara? El modelo de 2018,vuela mejor y se comporta mejor que el modelo de 2020? Te agradezco mucho tu opinión. Gracias.
I know 6 people personally that have them and 4 of them fly them to death with no issues to report so far. There just isn't enough out there having the issue and there's too many saying they did but never seem to show it. You are right though....We will see one way or another but I feel very comfortable saying it was a batch issue and nothing more.
Oh man they never shipped my Fimi x8 2020 yet. I cancelled my zino 2 because it never shipped and now I’m thinking the FIMI will never ship either 😔. Preordering sucks. There was a preorder discount for a reason. You get what you pay for 😔 But I didn’t even get anything at all 😩
Its a shame that fimi did not address the rear arm quality issue. They could have improved the plastic quality or design on the rear arm for the 2020 version to convince buyers that its an improved version. With all the upgraded and downgraded specs like the range and camera sensor size respectively but with similar rear arm issues would definitely shy away potential buyers like me. This is just my take on this. Thanks
I know you have compared these two drones in the past but it probably was before I became a subscriber to your channel. Since the X8 SE 2020 has been so LONG in production and delivery, I cancelled the order and am now looking at the Mavic Air 2 seriously. Your thoughts please?
I ordered the Fimi 2020. Appears it does well in winds gusting 25-30. Mini, according to others, couldn’t handle winds of that velocity. Appears you’re not impressed with the Fimi 2020 but your unbiased review is welcome.
There's not enough to be impressed with and it has some issues that will be shown in my upcoming videos followed by a full review after those publish. The next one will be up in a day. Thanks
Ok ok, It seems that the new 2020 dosnt have any fan or refigeration system. As a Electrical engineer this bothers me soooo much. I see soo much problems that may ocure and eventualy will. Those devices are generating so much heat. An interesting thing is that the 2018 model had it.... so they decided to get rid of it..... I see a briliant chinise engieering mind there... Unfortunaly I ordered that new drone before that info.... What are your thoughts on that ?
It is something that concerns me as well and as long as it is supported I have a spare that I will be installing. Firmware may not support it even though the plug in is still there.
@@QCGUY As long as the new motherboard supports that heat, no fan will be needed. They reduced the transmision power and optimized the board. Sooo we will see, for now no need to panic or engineer things. Those diviced are pasing lab tests, electric and thermo flow tests so, if they ditched it, they have their reason.
@@yanyd Have you ever seen this guy panic? LOL I would prefer to test with and without myself. No panic just don't trust these drone companies that put out half ass shit like gimbals and cameras. Hubsan and FIMI have worn me out! LOL
@@QCGUY Yes, Im with you.. those comanies are .... so... unpredictable haha.f you can do a compare test with and without that would be awsome! Thats the only way to see it there is any benefit . Props to that !
Casey Berrios same as the original....camera, gimbal and non working features which I haven’t tried to confirm because I don’t usually do feature flights.
@@guesswho5170 i like my fimi its arrived in very good condition but on my mistake i update the firmware without rsearching on the bad side of it and now i am searching vid. on how ti downgrade it but all in all fimi 2020 in very nice bird.
@@QCGUY Well I'm not used at all to FPV like flying. Always flew my drones just by remote. Last weekend I had to find out how to do that with dji mini (app didn't like my mobile) and it worked (50m altitude limit), so I was wondering if the fimi can do that as well
@@QCGUY Exactly. No, in fact I prefer to fly manually controlled. Here is an example ruclips.net/video/Jh1XvtTeYMg/видео.html Well anyway good to have the FPV mode for foto & video shootings. It gives you nice viuals of what the cam is pointed too. Wing mode could be a nice option for FPV inmersion
Thanks looking forward to your assessment - I have one on order brom BG says July 10th (we'll see). Also playing around with the Mavic Mini and can see multiple drones in my future.
Can you tell me if the remote control from FIMI X8 SE 2018 is compatible with FIMI X8 SE 2020, in other words can you fly FIMI X8 SE 2020 using the remote control from FIMI X8 SE 2018? Thank you!
Finally a honest review! and my bets are that when the 2020 is discontinued for a new version it will still have features not working and you will have to put down a other 400 dollars/euro for something better but not really. People hype about the distance which not even doing that according to reviewers and not to say with the new laws in EU you need VLOS on your craft or you need to go for a special permit which base costs in sweden are about 6500/8500 dollars/euro and they say its a eu wide similiar cost.
hello and thanks for sharing. I could not find a 2020 flight in your channel. How does it fly? how Is it in howering? does RAW work now? thanks again from Italy.
Doug Bell Just a short n sweet introduction but thanks. The video comparison will be up in about 12 hours and more videos already shot to follow once put together and ready to be published. 👊
@@QCGUY But not bad for $420...Better than the Zino 2? Battery life on Zino's is what I don't like (15-18mins). I seem to recall that the Fimi has a much better battery life (25-28min?).
I am starting the line up with this introduction comparison if you will and have already shot the video for a video comparison as requested and a range test along with a high wind flight throwing 40 mph to 45 mph steady wind gusts at the FIMI X8 SE 2020. These will be coming up real soon so subscribe and hit that bell to be notified when they do.
Zino The Best👍👌 Price&Quality 🤣🤣 ???
I have the original and crashed it. I tried to find original parts but ended up getting the a new leg for it that was for the new 2020 verison. Ill tell you what different about the new one. instead of wrapping the antenna wire around the body housing in the original they put the antenna wire into the legs of the 2020.
I have heard that the arms of the 2020 are not interchangeable with the 2018. Perhaps this is due to antenna changes. I would be interested in knowing what internal components are different as well. Any thoughts?
I do not believe that one. They are exact and if the internal parts are different which I am sure things like antennas may very well be different but you just put them in the new legs should you be replacing them. 👍😉
Well I had the unfortunate pleasure of breaking front right leg on the 2018 drone and the FIMI Factory categorically told me that new front legs can't be put on 2018 model. They say back legs are alright but not front. Which is a huge bummer considering I have to junk the entire drone due to one broken front leg
The motor housing are a lil different in comparison
I canceled my order with Banggood and told them to kick ROCKs. I ordered mines with a new company and it is already on it's way to me. Thanks so much for sharing brother. I appreciate your videos, help and support. Have a great weekend. Captain. Thanks for all you do and please keep flying.
I thought of BG as well. May I ask where you ordered from instead? Thc
Zira_Fluff See when i 1st ordered my Fimi x8 se with banggoog.com that was on 04/24/20 and still all the way through 06/1/2020 still nothing, nobody would tell me what the issue was or nothing. Keep in mind that when I first ordered it they had in in stock. So finally i got fed up. Canceled the stupid order with them on 06/1/20 and I bought mines through Gearbest.com. I ordered it on 06/1/20 and again like i said is already shipped out to me. Now i am just waiting to get here.
Hi. Now which drone will you buy?
Thx for the video....So just a few minor changes/enhancements to the 2020 per the spec sheet:
Longer control range (8km vs 5km);
Slightly longer flight time (35 vs 33min),
Slightly lighter (765g vs 790g),
Slightly larger sensor (1/2.6 vs 1/2.3)
Accommodates larger MicroSD card (256 vs 64);
etc.
After your flight test it will be interesting to get your perspective on differences if any in:
- Camera image/quality/Gimbal (Bluish tint? Tilt issues with Gimbal?, General quality of images, etc).
- Software feature differences if any? (any improvements in flight software...e.g., Smart Flight modes (Tracking), new Smart flight modes (waypoints?, etc)
- Control range differences (if I recall Fimi SE 2018 had a hard cutoff at 5km..presumably the 2020 will have hard cut off at 8km).
I'm guessing that longer spec'd flight time for 2020 is strictly due to the lighter weight of the 2020 version.
Also after your flight tests it would be interesting to get your thoughts on whether there is any good reason for a Fimi SE 2018 owner to upgrade to 2020 version.
Cheers
The sensor is smaller, not larger. 1/2.6 is less than 1/2.3. Do the math.
@@mroek Yep you are correct. My mistake. It seems strange that the new version would have a smaller sensor.
Wrong:
Flightame 2018 version: not 33, 36
Micro-sd: not 64 but 128.
i crashed my original and in fixing it i found out why it flies longer. the antenna wire is built into the legs for the 2020. I think if you wanted you can try to upgrade the antenna by installing the 2020 in the original one. these are the back legs
I CANT WAIT TO SEE THE SIDE BY SIDE COMPARISON!
It's a pretty significant difference for sure.
@@QCGUY can we see it?
@ When it publishes yes. If you subscribed and hit the bell then you will be notified very soon. VERY SOON!
@@QCGUY Sorry, I didn't watch the whole video. Looking forward to watching the next one. Thank you for the effort!
How about the performance of this 2020? Is it much better than 2018?
It's like flying the same quad except for one flight problem/bug which you will see in my next video coming up tomorrow if all goes well. Hit that bell 👍
Hello, thanks for your videos, I have a question that I hope you can answer. If the two models were on sale today, which one would you choose? I ask because some say the older model is better than the 2020 model. thanks
Carlos S I think I would have picked the old model.
@@QCGUY Gracias por la respuesta.
Saludos desde España.
Lo eligiria por la calidad de cámara?
El modelo de 2018,vuela mejor y se comporta mejor que el modelo de 2020?
Te agradezco mucho tu opinión.
Gracias.
Well we'll see regarding the back legs once a few thousand fimi 2020 fly a couple of hundred times each.
I know 6 people personally that have them and 4 of them fly them to death with no issues to report so far. There just isn't enough out there having the issue and there's too many saying they did but never seem to show it. You are right though....We will see one way or another but I feel very comfortable saying it was a batch issue and nothing more.
couldnt you just put them in the air side by side and then publish the result?
It's a introduction! I do think I said what is coming up and the next is a video side by side comparison.
Oh man they never shipped my Fimi x8 2020 yet. I cancelled my zino 2 because it never shipped and now I’m thinking the FIMI will never ship either 😔. Preordering sucks. There was a preorder discount for a reason. You get what you pay for 😔 But I didn’t even get anything at all 😩
It's a pain in the ass but just wait it out. Click and forget! 👍
Its a shame that fimi did not address the rear arm quality issue. They could have improved the plastic quality or design on the rear arm for the 2020 version to convince buyers that its an improved version. With all the upgraded and downgraded specs like the range and camera sensor size respectively but with similar rear arm issues would definitely shy away potential buyers like me. This is just my take on this. Thanks
I know you have compared these two drones in the past but it probably was before I became a subscriber to your channel. Since the X8 SE 2020 has been so LONG in production and delivery, I cancelled the order and am now looking at the Mavic Air 2 seriously. Your thoughts please?
My thoughts? You are very smart! You won’t be unhappy with the MA2 and it doesn’t have the issues this has.
@@QCGUY Thank you for your reply. I trust your knowledge of drones from what I have seen in your videos. I am expecting it to arrive today.
let's see what that has been improved or not whether the 2020 model is worth buying , , mine hasn't arrived yet
Can't wait to see comparison video. Fpv quality is what's important to me. I get jello on 2018
Does Fimi X8 SE 's battery compatible with FIMI X8 SE 2020?
Yes 👍🏻
I ordered the Fimi 2020. Appears it does well in winds gusting 25-30. Mini, according to others, couldn’t handle winds of that velocity. Appears you’re not impressed with the Fimi 2020 but your unbiased review is welcome.
There's not enough to be impressed with and it has some issues that will be shown in my upcoming videos followed by a full review after those publish. The next one will be up in a day. Thanks
Mine is still 'processing' which is fortunate since it bought time to watch this series first.
Side by side video comparison coming up by tomorrow so stay tuned and thanks for watching. 👍
Ok ok, It seems that the new 2020 dosnt have any fan or refigeration system. As a Electrical engineer this bothers me soooo much. I see soo much problems that may ocure and eventualy will. Those devices are generating so much heat. An interesting thing is that the 2018 model had it.... so they decided to get rid of it..... I see a briliant chinise engieering mind there... Unfortunaly I ordered that new drone before that info.... What are your thoughts on that ?
It is something that concerns me as well and as long as it is supported I have a spare that I will be installing. Firmware may not support it even though the plug in is still there.
@@QCGUY As long as the new motherboard supports that heat, no fan will be needed. They reduced the transmision power and optimized the board. Sooo we will see, for now no need to panic or engineer things. Those diviced are pasing lab tests, electric and thermo flow tests so, if they ditched it, they have their reason.
@@yanyd Have you ever seen this guy panic? LOL I would prefer to test with and without myself. No panic just don't trust these drone companies that put out half ass shit like gimbals and cameras. Hubsan and FIMI have worn me out! LOL
@@QCGUY Yes, Im with you.. those comanies are .... so... unpredictable haha.f you can do a compare test with and without that would be awsome! Thats the only way to see it there is any benefit . Props to that !
Would you recommend the fimi x8 see 2020?
I would if they correct some issues I see in mine and see in others I have just began to look for.
@@QCGUY what are the issues?
@@QCGUY if you could tell me the problems to help me judge wether or not I should purchase it I would really appreciate it.
Casey Berrios same as the original....camera, gimbal and non working features which I haven’t tried to confirm because I don’t usually do feature flights.
@@QCGUY thank you for your help. I really wanted the fimi cause the specs seem great but maybe I'd be better off getting the mavic mini.
Do you think FIMI will upgrade their software to fix those bugs?
Yany Caster I hope so 🤞
@@QCGUY some firmware update maby... I bought 2020 but still wating to receive.
Hello sir,
I need to replace fimi x8se front left arm. Can i use x8 2020 arm . Is there any difference in both?
Best regards
Yes aliexpress has the older arms for sale so use them not the 2020 arms because the antennas are different. Thanks
@@QCGUY thanks
my xiaomi fimi xe se2020 just arrive yesterday😊
How are you liking it? I’m currently thinking about getting one.. you go through banggood?
@@guesswho5170 i like my fimi its arrived in very good condition but on my mistake i update the firmware without rsearching on the bad side of it and now i am searching vid. on how ti downgrade it but all in all fimi 2020 in very nice bird.
Can you confirm the 2020 has no internal fan? It's not mentioned in the specs.
It has a fan 👍
@@QCGUY Thanks!
can it be flown with remote only not using a phone/tablet?
TheWandervogel I haven’t tried because it doesn’t tell you anything like how many satellites you have or battery level.
@@QCGUY Well I'm not used at all to FPV like flying. Always flew my drones just by remote. Last weekend I had to find out how to do that with dji mini (app didn't like my mobile) and it worked (50m altitude limit), so I was wondering if the fimi can do that as well
TheWandervogel Any app based quad can be flown FPV if by FPV your mean flying looking at the app from you device that’s connected to the controller.
@@QCGUY Exactly. No, in fact I prefer to fly manually controlled. Here is an example ruclips.net/video/Jh1XvtTeYMg/видео.html
Well anyway good to have the FPV mode for foto & video shootings. It gives you nice viuals of what the cam is pointed too. Wing mode could be a nice option for FPV inmersion
Thanks looking forward to your assessment - I have one on order brom BG says July 10th (we'll see). Also playing around with the Mavic Mini and can see multiple drones in my future.
Those have huge propellers!
Can you tell me if the remote control from FIMI X8 SE 2018 is compatible with FIMI X8 SE 2020, in other words can you fly FIMI X8 SE 2020 using the remote control from FIMI X8 SE 2018?
Thank you!
Cornel Gabrian no sorry you can’t 😐
Love that QC Guy vinyl on the 2020! Where’d you get it?
From one of my kick ass friends in the hobby! 😉
QC GUY thanks buddy. If you need more let me know!
Is it just me or is the 2020 version physically a bigger drone?
Watching your video it just looks bigger to me??
It's the exact footprint of the 2018. put them side by side and you would not know which is which.
Finally a honest review! and my bets are that when the 2020 is discontinued for a new version it will still have features not working and you will have to put down a other 400 dollars/euro for something better but not really. People hype about the distance which not even doing that according to reviewers and not to say with the new laws in EU you need VLOS on your craft or you need to go for a special permit which base costs in sweden are about 6500/8500 dollars/euro and they say its a eu wide similiar cost.
hello and thanks for sharing. I could not find a 2020 flight in your channel. How does it fly? how Is it in howering? does RAW work now? thanks again from Italy.
Hit that bell! More is coming but like I said in the video and title this is a introduction. The rest follows very soon.
Nice introduction. 👍👌 Looking forward to see, if there is any difference that is really worth to mention.
thanks q c guy look forward to your next 2020 xioumi drone viv
Thank you so much this drone so amazing
“Absolutely nothing different..”. Ha, not hardly, the stickers are obviously different ‼️ 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You got me on a technicality. 😂👍
@@QCGUY True, but it was still an excellent overview! 👍
Doug Bell Just a short n sweet introduction but thanks. The video comparison will be up in about 12 hours and more videos already shot to follow once put together and ready to be published. 👊
Looking forward to seeing this, that 2020 could be a great quad 👍🏻
Not great 👎
Its better but it’s not much different.
QC GUY they all have so much potential but never push themselves 🤷🏼♂️
Drone addiction This is reminiscent of Hubsan.
QC GUY they do ok for small companies.
@@QCGUY But not bad for $420...Better than the Zino 2? Battery life on Zino's is what I don't like (15-18mins). I seem to recall that the Fimi has a much better battery life (25-28min?).
Best drone
Thanks Chris
Maybe it's just the way you're holding it, but the 2020 looks larger.
David Reynolds Same exact footprint. 👍
This company is fucking ripped off their own customers! I have 2019 version they never hear my complain and the others!
Hallo QC presentation and information my friend!!
Thanks Chris nice one enjoy yours Ted Smith in South Africa
Good
Kool!
what a idiotic comparison, 70 gram less weight
Reef Volka Thanks for your brilliant comment.