This is what Captain drone was trying to say. Hubsan Zino mini Pro is packing everything you every wanted on a mini drone under 249G. Other competitors don't even come close. I'm enjoying my Zino mini Pro, and everything about it. Hubsan really came out with a drone. That everyone ever dreamed for. Awesome review captain drone!
I do not understand why no one says what are good for the files with low resolution. It's simple, you can use it for editing in Premiere Pro as proxy files and the editing time is significantly reduced, especially if you shoot 4K. DJI saves chace files with low resolution and I find them very useful for editing with proxy files.
The ability to change bitrate isn't meant for static "floating" video, it's for when you are moving, and at different speeds. E.G. just the same as video encoding for TV/movies - if what's in front of the camera isn't moving much, lower bitrates will do, but any fast action scenes, or quick camera-pans, etc will look terrible with low bitrate.
Lost my mini1 to a spike in transmission, was also windy so when it recovered it ran out battery and into the drink. Ordered a mini 2 (£400)as has better transmission, hubsan ( £1300 )to pricey and mini 3 ( £750) having problems 48% new owners reported. Thanks for you help Captain
I was really disappointed the Mini 2 didn't have any significant camera upgrade for photography. Since DJI went the SE route it makes me think we won't see a real Mini 3.
@Lon Denard most of the reviews I've seen of the Mini Pro have had a lot about them saying it holds it back. OA isn't a selling point for me. A lot of the bells and whistles on this aren't main selling points for me in a drone of this size. I'm sure I'll hold out for the next DJI Mini iteration. I was bummed out the SE wasn't any real upgrade and makes me nervous we won't see a Mini 3.
SD cards do have a lower transfer rate then 200, so that is why memory in the drone is good. About zoom, that can be done in post production. I preferes original solution for post production. And presumably when setting in the app. Obstical avoidicanse is there for GIS and photo missions when it run missions. And thus is for advance experts, not just amateurs. As you shown in your tracking part of the video.
Some people can make drones reviews, but the Captain Drone is in other level. He doesn’t leave any details without explanation and my kids love his personality and coloring pictures and videos. Keep Rock !
You're the only one that answers all the questions , I have 12 drones and the only reason I have 12 drones it's because when I watched the videos before I bought them nobody answered all the questions so I bought the drone and was dissatisfied and bought another drone, 12 drones later I find you and this cute little drone which I'm definitely gonna buy it for myself for Christmas , and I don't think I'll be able to live without one of your coffee cups, thank you very much,
I really like that Hubsan made this product. It has enough features that would make me pick it over the Mini 2. This should force DJI to come up with something new with even more features for the mini line. Hopefully Hubsan fixes the small issues soon. btw, I lol'd at the drone hitting the light, it looked so funny because it looked like a person walking into something and stumbling but saying "I'm ok!"
One thing keep me buying dji Is that their software got longer term update(app) Many drone I buy become useless because their software doesn't support my iphone or samsung with latest os update
Hi Steve. The Zino Mini has still some issues and it will be always less than the equivalent DJI. However, I will looking at the Autel Nano+ orange to replace my Mini 1.
There are so many youtubers out there. But I found your channel so much informative and authentic. My financial condition doesn’t allow me to own a drone for myself. But someday, if God wants, I'll be able to fulfill my dream one day. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
That’s impressive where else would I find out about things like the 2 high - low resolution files and the 80% and 95% production rule? As for the Hubsan let’s hope the flash storage doesn’t get corrupted.
the two different video files that is save is for, the large resolution is your original file. The other small resolution file is use for stream if you want to watch it on your smartphone so that it transfer fast rather than buffering without taking off the sd card from the drone.. In other drone case they put the other small file from directly recorded from your smartphone and the original resolution is in the sd card for example in DJI you could see that the small resolution file is save on your phone..
Hey Captain, thanks for the unbiased overall review. You name the flaws without overstating them. You point out the strengths and weaknesses and manage to work through the most important points in a single video. And the whole entertaining and understandable! One of the best test videos I have seen so far on the ZMP. Probably I will wait until the DJI Mini 3 is on the market or at least reliable information about features and price are known and then look at the maturity of the software of the ZMP and its selling price in comparison before I spend my money. Greetings from Germany
I got this drone and was so excited about it. After getting it out the box I struggled to set it up. Then I managed to get it in the air for 5 minutes before a heat warning came on. Landed it and the thing was super hot. Could have fried an egg on it. Then I got it up before I got usb disconnected and it never connected to my phone again. Also the obstacle avoidance is impossible to set up without a pc which I don't have which they could have said. Then I got a DJI mini 2 as a replacement. Sure it doesn't have all the features but at least it works and works well!
Another con for a tiny drone (like the DJI Mini and unlike the Fimi Mini) is that you HAVE to fly it using a HUGE and HEAVY remote, not great if you want to take some shots while riding or hiking. Hope DJI bring back that feature on the Mini 3...
Maaan I wish all the RUclips reviewers are so honest and transparent like you ! For real you are the best and most honest drone reviewer in RUclips … you are not just only Captain Drone … you are much more than just “Captain” ! You are Professor Drone !!! Admirations !!!
Iv had a Hubsan fixed camera drone for 4 years now, can never afford the mavic,due to life bills an an Covid crushed my small business but iv always wanted a gimble drone..one day I hope to get one. Great to see so many features on the Zino pro, very impressive.and great review man ✌🏼
Good review! Few points from me: 1. Mini 2 has only digital zoom so the same effect you can achieve with Zino in the post-production. I like more the way how Hubsan does it - while flying you can zoom something without forcing the drone to reduce recording quality (because digital zoom works like that) 2. I don't understand why you said that the Mini 2 is better for everyone who doesn't need additional features. Only point in which Mini 2 is better it is software/firmware maturity.... or I missed something in your review? BTW: I am Mini2 user (and few different DJI drones).
I bought the hubsan zino mini pro and I love it! For me it controls perfectly for my liking! HOWEVER, the charger I don’t care much for the batteries sit too loosely on it and that is the only flaw for me so far others very happy. Thanks captain drone for best of the best reviews!
@@sixeight6 it was decent for a bit but now it no longer is shooting it’s WiFi out so I cannot get it to connect to my phone and only have maby 10 flights with it. It’s been a decent drone up until then
@@sixeight6 your right customer service does suck. I have the hubsan care refresh or what ever it is but it still around 230$us to send it back and have a new one shipped back to me, don’t know if it’s really worth it.
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the first and only honest and totally openly objective review of the Zino Mini. Other reviewers (DJI FANBOYS) try to find everything wrong and find no good in any other drone. Thank you.
ya they added the temperature icon for a reason you probably dont no this but that guard was added im going to say just before it came out because of the hazarded safety of being extreme heat that generates i actually seen a vid on Y T cooking 2 eggs with the guard on ,that being said i thing they improved it .im a die hard DJI so im sticking to my Mini 2
For a drone with weight less than 250g, massive internal memory storage (64-128 GB) and comes with the avoidance sensors is considerably great. But because of the way Hubsan works (referring to the late update / upgrade firmwares and some cases take too long time to respond) with some technical issues. I will put this drone in the third or fourth place. I will go for other options unless if the Hubsan can fix all those technical issues. It is pretty ironic that Hubsan removes the memory card slot and install zoom in feature but can't be transferred to the final video production and the video feed is unavailable as long as you don't fly it.
Zino sound very good if their software update or app would be support for years and years go for zino I choose mini 2 It's all i need pretry relieable also I could find more part when I need to fix them
Good honest review....thanks. I have had 4 Hubsan products and all but 1 flew away or randomly dropped out of the sky within 20 to 30 flights. The last one is fine cause I don't fly it. They consistently make lousy products and this one is no didferent...and for more than the Mini 2? People must be nuts if they buy one.
Steve as always awesome review, because of the horizon issues I won't be purchasing this drone until they fix the issue. I would like to see another review of this by you, covering in detail the features. You never disappoint, I appreciate your honesty and dedication to an awesome video, thanks again.
Not that many drone have a swivel on the camera I checked there's only four you have the best option and water proof for firefighters in high mountains thanks Captain.
This is great.... So many items probably fixed by Firmware updates now. Would you consider doing a 2022 revisit of the issues with the latest Firmware installed? It would be great!!
Dear Steve, thank you for all the good work, I know it's an old subject but recently I bout a zino mini pro, I can't get it to headless mode, nor indoors neither out doors, any help or suggestions,. Thank you
Sorry, I don't have this drone with me anymore so can't check. The good news is that if you did fly in headless mode, you'd probably never enjoy the drone as it teaches you bad skills. If you are having difficulty flying in nomal mode then you simply need to look at the drone and IMAGINE that you are a PILOT sitting in the nose of the drone, and everything will make sense.
Thanks, great review and cool drone. I like it but the cameras color balancing is a catastrophe ... take a closer look 24:55 ... useless for anything cinematic. I have the Mini 2 and really miss the way point feature ... I really like that about this drone and am very impressed with the flight duration.
I was on the fence with Zino Mini Pro and DJI Air 2. I found out my Verizon Samsung A71 wasn't supported to download the DJI Fly app from Google Play. The A71 will load DJI Go 4 for my Mavic Air. So, I ordered the Zino Mini Pro today. Thank you for your honest reviews and straightforward comparisons.
Great!!! I've already wrote to Hubsan, as a trick, to integrate a small fan integrated with a new battery even if the autonomy is lowered but I think that if it were even only 15 minutes real, the fun is still guaranteed. In this way, 2 problems would be solved: the discussed weight below 250 grams and the temperature. A battery built with the necessary air intakes, even if little, would ensure good ventilation and heat dissipation. This idea has already been sent to Zolly as well :)
@Lon Denard Maybe I misspelled myself. I didn't say anything needs to be added but it's the battery that needs to be resized to fit a cooling fan. The resized battery, of course, will have less duration and even if it should last 15 real minutes, I repeat, in my opinion, it is more than enough to ensure the fun :)
It would take me 6 months to save enough money to buy this one..... but on the other hand just in time for all the bugs to be worked out. Great review, great drone.
This drone is great example of how specs itself don't really tell anything about the resulted quality / performance. Especially Mini 2 camera and gimbal is way, way better.
Pretty impressive, my hope is to get a mini that is all equipped to fly over people, strobe prop guards great camera and under 250g. I would be OK with shorter flight time if it checked all these boxes...
Captain , am I missing something here about weight of a drone if its recreational, does it matter? Also, do you have any flight sims that are good, I seen the dji that needed a salesman....man, probably expensive once they get a salesman involved.
In many countries, the 250 gram weight means certain rules apply, and under 250 grams means less rules apply. Sorry, I have not looked into flight sims in a long time.
Steve, your comments/reviews are very valuable. No chaff - pure corn. If you need to make a choice, not for expert money-making machines, what is the difference between HABSAN MINI PRO 2 plus or MINI 2 DJI. Notable, DJI MINI 2 is proven a work horse. DJI MINI 3 must arrive soon.
ZINO MINI PRO is what the MINI 3 will be like (well, almost like), except the MINI 3 will cost three times as much (expect it to be expensive). The DJI MINI 2 is an older drone but a really good one. The only thing the ZINO PRO offers is longer flight time, tracking and obstacle detection in a low priced unit. If you have super deep pockets and want the best of a drone under 250 grams, then the DJI MINI 3 will be your drone (it is expected to be out in the first quarter of next year).
Mee too, but thinking about it, if it didn't break anything, drone will try to keep levelled for a few seconds even if one of the propellers get stuck on a tree brunch... but that sure makes it look like the drone is almost bluet prof ;)
Hi Steve! , great video as always! Hubson have come a long way from the Hubson 501, havn’t they! It seems to me the Zino is as high quality as any other high quality drones out there! 😀👍👍
Very honest review with ALL the pros and cons... Your opening gambit says it all about this Drone and Hubsan in a Nutshell.. We're alpha testers and patience is what you will need if you buy this Drone.. In Bucket fulls.. Best effort yet by Hubsan but they have a long haul ahead to get this Drone up to speed. Yes this little Drone has all the Bells and Whistles but, and this is a huge but, the Camera footage is awful to date with jello and massive color shifts and surely that is the whole point of an aerial Drone at this price point to make great movies. If Hubsan nail the poor camera this indeed will be the contender for the Crown
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 That's why I subscribed to your channel.. Lots of product variety, Interesting, not overly complicated, informative and honest.. NO... thank you Steve
What a great review, I watched quiet a few, non of them coverd the file quality issue, or the obstacle avoidance beeing turnd of or side tracking. Thanks Steve.
Always been a Hubsan owner with many types of drones they make but this one is not on my list yet because of the many dissapointing reviews from guys like us in Canada ( you know who you are) and some very good reviewers from the States. This one is a hurry up and wait approach. My original Zino is still going but do not do any updates our you could brick the thing so buyer beware is the way to go at this time. Hubsan is also well known for their lousy customer service as well, not like DJI. You must have the top of the line model because other reviewers did not have the same luck and performance that yours was so once again, BUYER BEWARE. Thank you Steve for my rant.
I have a Zino Mini Pro (ZMP) and feel that Captain's review was accurate and very thorough. I like the 80% vs 95% comparison but as I'm not a DJI owner I'm not in a position to compare but the ZMP is great to fly and produces good video and stills. However, are we in a position now where the software is as important if not more important than the hardware so the fact that the ZMP has a larger sensor is maybe not so important any more? I've seen some great Mini 2 videos. I would love to hear some comparisons in this regard. Another factor is that the ZMP takes RAW photos but this is not yet implemented properly so is not yet useable (The 80% thing). I'm looking forward to this feature. In summary, this is a great drone, IMO, but my experience to date is with far cheaper drones than this. Well done Hubsan.
@@AtlanticAerials I have heard that several new products are coming, but not much more. It would make since for them to come out with a little orange baby Autel. I would really consider getting one. Right now I have the Autel Evo 2 Pro, and love it!
Great review.... but if the camera has jittery video that's a major reject as it defeats the purpose. Sounds like the problems I had with the Zino 1, which I had that could not be solved due to the gimbal design. In the original Zino the gimbal just hung from the top with four rubber dampers from every corner - so it just dangled. The newer drones since the Zino 1... Like the Mavic Mini have two dampers from the top and the other two connected to the body at the sides - for extra stability. If the Hubsan Mini Pro gimbal uses the same design as the original Zino this will be a fundamental flaw cause the gimbal can't move fast enough to prevent drone shake.
@@jburddrone7202 Why? I don't see the advantage. I like being able to simply take the SD card out of the drone and put it into my computer to access the files.
Justin. The SD Card slot is the way of the past with drones. Now the memory is all internal and faster than a micro SD Card, so less problems for newbies.
@@visitperaiagreece It's much more cost efficient for companies to get rid of the slot and it's much faster to upload videos from the drone than a micro SD card.. Cellphones are pretty much going the same route. My zfold 3 is all internal memory
When I first joined your channel I was a newbie too drones. Still no where near your skill level, but starting to consider fpv flight. I’ve had two DJI camera drones now. Maybe time too dip my toes, I’ve been watching many of your reviews on fpv. Thanks for all your terrific reviews.
One of the best reviews I've seen. Great job and I love the details. I have a Mini 2, but I want this drone now. Thanks again for such an in-depth review!
As always. Great review cap't. I think I heard this in another review. That bottom piece that comes off should only be left on if you are doing something like a firmware update and you lay the drone down on something. That protective piece should be put on as the bottom gets super hot and you wont burn what is under the drone. Waiting to see if it eventually goes on Amazon. I don't buy drones or any RC from China!!! If you have issues then good luck with that.
How would this drone compare to others if you had to land it on a sailboat moving at 8mph? I race offshore sailboats as a hobby and would like to get a drone with the "follow me" features that this drone has but would be easy to land and launch from our moving platform.
If you are a newbie to the beginner camera gps drones, then you are just going to destroy your drone trying to take off and land from a boat. Your best to find a good drone, then practice hand launching and catching on land on a windy day. Once those skills are good and you haven't lost an eye or needed stitches, then doing the same on a boat should not be an issue. For people who fly these beginner GPS drones often, it's not that hard to hand launch and hand catch, even on a boat, but it does require skills and confidence. Perhaps get yourself a drone that you can just land in the water like the ones offered from SWELLPRO.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for the sage advice. I'm skilled at racing remote controlled sailboats but don't yet have drone experience. Appreciate your reply and will plan to purchase 2 drones, the DJI Mini 3 Pro and one of the low cost models you suggest to practice with first. Thanks again!
Looking at all the new mini drones and I would get the DJI mini 2 if it had waypoints. But it doesn’t so far as I know, so looks like the hubsan zino mini pro is it.
Is a little beast...but i'm not rushing on it...maybe wait a few months and buy it...meanwhile having fun with my mini 2...and i going to suggest a test video idea...take those 3 minis and make a test of the RTH landing accuracy to see wich is the best at that...is known the zino mini pro have a feature to detect the landing pad...so what do you think Capt.? Are you up to that triple test?
yeah i waited for it to come out but went for the mini2 instead. will just wait for the version. obstacle avoidance and tracking features are fire though. will see if i can sell it then buy the hubsan once all the quirks go away
This drone is quite impressive, looks like an upgrade to the mini 2 but also a downgrade. the features in this are great but the general quality that Dji offers is on another level. A good middle ground between these could be an autel mini drone.
Hight bitrate does not do much on near still video as you saturate the math involved before that, it's is on moving video it matters as you don't have to compress/compromise vector data as much.
I don't like the idea of having the memory inside the drone. If the flash memory fails in the drone, you will have to send the drone back for repair. I prefer using SD cards seeing how flash memory is the most common point of failure.
@@jhovo2008 I do know that, but we are soooooo spoiled that most of us replace our cell phones every 2 years. We don't give our phones enough time to even put a dent into the wear and tear of flash memory. I guess I could assume that most drone pilots replace their drones every 2 years also, or until something better comes out, which would be the most likely case for me. So yes, I guess there is nothing to worry about! LOL
Great review Captain; Video capture / quality at this price point (EQ in AUD around $750) is I guess what we should be looking at; definitely noticed the "Video / Gimble shake" ; at that price point no such aberrations with the Mini 2 however they will hopefully address with a firmware update; as an aside, just purchased an Xiro Explorer and what a shame they didn't continue to develop this Drone as it performs on all fronts extremely well !!!
Great review, as always you pack a lot of information in your videos. For price and everything else Hubsan has packed into this little drone I am surprised they didn't include a slot for a micro SD card or a better job with the follow me feature.
SD care is probably much slower (about 4-10 times slower) then a inner memory, and it work like a USB disk, which is good. So it actually isn't that bad idea.
Order placed! Thanks for the link, sir Capt. Drone. Can you also perhaps share links to where i can buy the spare pro batteries? As well as the accessories too (carry case, etc.)? The link provided does not allow me to choose options about batteries, memory, etc.
Ok looks like this is the spot. I have the original hubsan zino. So in my phone I have the app to run it. Fast forward a year or two. I buy myself the mini 2. Download the app. Now both apps on one phone. Start noticing during mini 2 boot up this very very brief permission prompt that reads something like "allow hubsan to (something) DJI fly". It flashes on and off so quickly that I'm still not sure what it actual wants. You have both drones. Have you experienced this?
Hi Captain, Here in India Fimi x8 pro is not available Dji Mavic mini 2 fly more is @1070 usd (Amazon) Mavic mini fly more is @809 usd (amazon) Even Mini SE & this Hubsan Zino is not available. Ur Link of Banggood says, it's not deliverable in Ur country. Aliexpress is Banded in India. Amazon is asking for huge price. 🙁 I am very much disappointed 😔 What to do.
immigrate to Canada.. we will love you here and we got so much area. just remember to purchase one of the tshirts from the Trudeau fuhrer club before you arrive and wear it.. you can get the one with the sentence.."Mankind" - is offensive and sexist, its peoplekind -
I'm sorry to tell you that what the mini 2 has are two vents that imitate obstacle detection cameras. Hope you don't hate DJI too much for misleading you with the design, many drone companies do the same. Of course at another price level.
Great review Cap. I've been following this drone since it's announcement and finally a no-nonsense review. I'm considering getting it even though I don't use obstacle avoidance and would not fly 10km but as you said the penetration is good so it should be rock solid at shorter distances which is what I'm looking for. What are the major differences with the Mini SE and would the penetration be as good? Cheers.
The mini SE does not have good penetration, unless it is really close to you. The SE is a great drone if on a budget and you just need very basic features.
Very good review. Wish I had seen it sooner. I would suggest that somewhere in reviews a word about repair/replacement parts be added. I’ve only found one company that says anything about repairs. Accidents do happen and when drones get more capable so does repair.
Zino mini pro is literally the most advanced drone under 250 g... It is beautiful, superb and unique! The most surprising thing is the low light positioning lights and its battery is 750 mah more than the battery of Mini 2... Overall Fimi mini has tracking features but a bit less range. DJI Mini 2 has a longer range and quickshots. Hubsan Zino mini pro has obstacle avoidance and a longer battery life but it cannot take the zoomed photo and we have to fix the picture of panorama... They all are impressive... I think that the Mavic 3 pro is also going to be released in November as some news is there about it... I will wait for its review if it really gets released this november!
T-Hop-Aviation. Ask yourself, how is the obstacle avoidance front and rear on the Mini 2? Or the tracking features? When you have the answer then you have to tell yourself... It will be OK, DJI has my back and they will make a Mini 3 and when they do I'll say the Mini 2 is crap. You see how this plays out? Also, the Mini 3 is going to come out in two versions... One very expensive version that everyone will complain about due to the price, and one less expensive version missing all the great features. This is how these drone companies play the game. So if you Love ONLY DJI, then ya gotta pay the big bucks to get the same features that a drone from a lesser company offers. Certainly the DJI Version with the same features will be better but it will be costly.
@@Pionel_pessi. I think you are right... I have a Mini 2 and it is so powerful and durable. DJI is much more famous too as Hubsan is not available everywhere... I also think that they will make a Mini 3 and Mavic 3 Pro, (i also hope for a Phantom 5 though...) And they will also be much more advanced as they will be the latest models.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Costly ×1.28 in India Steve! (I did a simple calculation) If the Mini 3 gets released in the following year, it will probably cost 1000 US dollars and if I am right, than it will cost about 1280 US dollars here which is not at all a good thing! What do you think about the Mavic 3 pro and Phantom 5 pro Steve?
@@FahadKhan_3007 I think the Phabtom 5 is now dead (not enough desire for it and too risky for DJI since they are having financial problems). MAVIC 3 is a sure bet is it has been lagging behind the EVO II. Everything is held back due to chip shortages which also affect price (everything will be more expensive).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 DJI is having financial problems? Didn't knew about that... I think because it is chinese company and the whole country of china is financially suffering because of the pandemic... Which chip? Can you please tell me what does that mean? And how is there shortage of chips? I hope the Phantom 5 comes in the future though!
No toilet bowl issues. You do a compass calibration out in a field the very first time you fly it and then never again. In the wind it flops around the same as the DJI mini 2.
Excellent review. I wonder if some drone manufacturers could squeeze in a copper vapor chamber like exists on some cell phones to help with cooling? (Not so much cooling as diverting heat to areas where it doesn't hurt performance) This feature exists in some cheaper gaming phones which use newer unproven chips.
Great work, Steve! This is one of the best reviews you've done, particularly because of the great detail on comparison between the Hubsan and DJI Minis. I'm satisfied with my DJI Mini 2, so won't be "upgrading" to the Hubsan, but I can definitely see good reasons to go with the Hubsan if its features are of great interest. Edited to add: But that price with discount almost makes me regret getting the Mini 2 - would have saved some cash. Nevermind. Also, the downvotes are from DJI Fanbois.
The MINI 2 is great (I love the zoom on it) and it is reliable but it is certainly OLD by technology standards. The DJI Mini 3 will be very expensive. The latest rumor I received is that because the Mini 3 will be so expensive (with forward obstacle avoidance and tracking) that they will also launch a lesser Mini 3 lacking all the good features.
I was really surprised by the amount of actual good quality/s and attributes this Hubsan Zino mini pro has going for it. After my painful experience and loss with the full size Zino pro plus, it's going to have to be a hell of a good one, to have a chance of pulling me away from my new girlfriend Fimi, she's very jealous and spiteful, don't tell her I was looking at another drone please ftloG.
This is what Captain drone was trying to say. Hubsan Zino mini Pro is packing everything you every wanted on a mini drone under 249G. Other competitors don't even come close. I'm enjoying my Zino mini Pro, and everything about it. Hubsan really came out with a drone. That everyone ever dreamed for. Awesome review captain drone!
You get what you pay for lol...
I do not understand why no one says what are good for the files with low resolution. It's simple, you can use it for editing in Premiere Pro as proxy files and the editing time is significantly reduced, especially if you shoot 4K. DJI saves chace files with low resolution and I find them very useful for editing with proxy files.
@BOOBOO4 BEAR no it doesn't connect to your home Wi-Fi you have to wire plug in to your PC.
The ability to change bitrate isn't meant for static "floating" video, it's for when you are moving, and at different speeds. E.G. just the same as video encoding for TV/movies - if what's in front of the camera isn't moving much, lower bitrates will do, but any fast action scenes, or quick camera-pans, etc will look terrible with low bitrate.
Great heads-up!
Lost my mini1 to a spike in transmission, was also windy so when it recovered it ran out battery and into the drink. Ordered a mini 2 (£400)as has better transmission, hubsan ( £1300 )to pricey and mini 3 ( £750) having problems 48% new owners reported. Thanks for you help Captain
Obstacle avoidance with mega memory that DJI mini should have had by now. It’s about time! Great first step to get DJI in line.
You are correct. Why the heck does DJI not have such features in their three models of under 250 gram drones?
I was really disappointed the Mini 2 didn't have any significant camera upgrade for photography. Since DJI went the SE route it makes me think we won't see a real Mini 3.
@Lon Denard most of the reviews I've seen of the Mini Pro have had a lot about them saying it holds it back.
OA isn't a selling point for me. A lot of the bells and whistles on this aren't main selling points for me in a drone of this size.
I'm sure I'll hold out for the next DJI Mini iteration. I was bummed out the SE wasn't any real upgrade and makes me nervous we won't see a Mini 3.
@Lon Denard what did hubsan ever do to you to make you radiates this much hate it's almost shinning
@Lon Denard so a random comment is harassing? Ok a joke
SD cards do have a lower transfer rate then 200, so that is why memory in the drone is good.
About zoom, that can be done in post production. I preferes original solution for post production. And presumably when setting in the app.
Obstical avoidicanse is there for GIS and photo missions when it run missions. And thus is for advance experts, not just amateurs. As you shown in your tracking part of the video.
you know it is a great drone when the review is 30 minutes by one of the best drone reviewer
Thank you kindly!
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Single best reviewer.
Product does not exist according to link.....
Some people can make drones reviews, but the Captain Drone is in other level. He doesn’t leave any details without explanation and my kids love his personality and coloring pictures and videos. Keep Rock !
Captain Drone makes infomercials. He real life job is selling ice to Eskimos in the Canadian north.
Thanks Kro!
It's good to see DJI has a good level of competition now.
This is just copying their design
You're the only one that answers all the questions , I have 12 drones and the only reason I have 12 drones it's because when I watched the videos before I bought them nobody answered all the questions so I bought the drone and was dissatisfied and bought another drone, 12 drones later I find you and this cute little drone which I'm definitely gonna buy it for myself for Christmas , and I don't think I'll be able to live without one of your coffee cups, thank you very much,
Much appreciated, thank you
I think you're smoothly a drone collector 😉😊
I really like that Hubsan made this product. It has enough features that would make me pick it over the Mini 2. This should force DJI to come up with something new with even more features for the mini line. Hopefully Hubsan fixes the small issues soon. btw, I lol'd at the drone hitting the light, it looked so funny because it looked like a person walking into something and stumbling but saying "I'm ok!"
One thing keep me buying dji
Is that their software got longer term update(app)
Many drone I buy become useless because their software doesn't support my iphone or samsung with latest os update
Except hubsan just got worse over time and harder to find....
Meanwhile dji crushes market with mini 3 pro
Hi Steve. The Zino Mini has still some issues and it will be always less than the equivalent DJI. However, I will looking at the Autel Nano+ orange to replace my Mini 1.
There are so many youtubers out there. But I found your channel so much informative and authentic. My financial condition doesn’t allow me to own a drone for myself. But someday, if God wants, I'll be able to fulfill my dream one day. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Thank you for watching my channel!
That’s impressive where else would I find out about things like the 2 high - low resolution files and the 80% and 95% production rule? As for the Hubsan let’s hope the flash storage doesn’t get corrupted.
The flash storage is the way of the future for many little size drones so you'll see it more and more.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 saves misplaced memory cards 👍
@@CAPTAINDRONE798no microSD is good and bad, the best are the two things together but 'Apple business rules' lol
When do we have apple's drones? 😳
the two different video files that is save is for, the large resolution is your original file. The other small resolution file is use for stream if you want to watch it on your smartphone so that it transfer fast rather than buffering without taking off the sd card from the drone.. In other drone case they put the other small file from directly recorded from your smartphone and the original resolution is in the sd card for example in DJI you could see that the small resolution file is save on your phone..
Hey Captain, thanks for the unbiased overall review.
You name the flaws without overstating them. You point out the strengths and weaknesses and manage to work through the most important points in a single video. And the whole entertaining and understandable!
One of the best test videos I have seen so far on the ZMP.
Probably I will wait until the DJI Mini 3 is on the market or at least reliable information about features and price are known and then look at the maturity of the software of the ZMP and its selling price in comparison before I spend my money.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you kindly.
I got this drone and was so excited about it. After getting it out the box I struggled to set it up. Then I managed to get it in the air for 5 minutes before a heat warning came on. Landed it and the thing was super hot. Could have fried an egg on it. Then I got it up before I got usb disconnected and it never connected to my phone again. Also the obstacle avoidance is impossible to set up without a pc which I don't have which they could have said. Then I got a DJI mini 2 as a replacement. Sure it doesn't have all the features but at least it works and works well!
Another con for a tiny drone (like the DJI Mini and unlike the Fimi Mini) is that you HAVE to fly it using a HUGE and HEAVY remote, not great if you want to take some shots while riding or hiking. Hope DJI bring back that feature on the Mini 3...
that is reason why I didn`t get MINI yet. I am trying find weight or at leasts size to size comparison with Zino remoter, do you know weight of it?
Maaan I wish all the RUclips reviewers are so honest and transparent like you ! For real you are the best and most honest drone reviewer in RUclips … you are not just only Captain Drone … you are much more than just “Captain” ! You are Professor Drone !!! Admirations !!!
Thank you kindly!
Steve the best review and more honest about this mini drone, that’s right you are the best, thanks 🙏
Glad you enjoyed it
Iv had a Hubsan fixed camera drone for 4 years now, can never afford the mavic,due to life bills an an Covid crushed my small business but iv always wanted a gimble drone..one day I hope to get one. Great to see so many features on the Zino pro, very impressive.and great review man ✌🏼
Good review! Few points from me:
1. Mini 2 has only digital zoom so the same effect you can achieve with Zino in the post-production. I like more the way how Hubsan does it - while flying you can zoom something without forcing the drone to reduce recording quality (because digital zoom works like that)
2. I don't understand why you said that the Mini 2 is better for everyone who doesn't need additional features. Only point in which Mini 2 is better it is software/firmware maturity.... or I missed something in your review?
BTW: I am Mini2 user (and few different DJI drones).
Maybe because Mini 2 is cheaper?
@@markooo135 Actually... it is not.
I bought the hubsan zino mini pro and I love it! For me it controls perfectly for my liking! HOWEVER, the charger I don’t care much for the batteries sit too loosely on it and that is the only flaw for me so far others very happy. Thanks captain drone for best of the best reviews!
How has it help up
@@sixeight6 it was decent for a bit but now it no longer is shooting it’s WiFi out so I cannot get it to connect to my phone and only have maby 10 flights with it. It’s been a decent drone up until then
@@marc4108 same here bought the zino 2 plus after like 10 flights my batterys wont charge and customer service basically worthless
@@sixeight6 your right customer service does suck. I have the hubsan care refresh or what ever it is but it still around 230$us to send it back and have a new one shipped back to me, don’t know if it’s really worth it.
Excellent review cheers. Would love for you to review the refined version.
I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the first and only honest and totally openly objective review of the Zino Mini. Other reviewers (DJI FANBOYS) try to find everything wrong and find no good in any other drone. Thank you.
Bruh, Captain Drone has ONLY good reviews basically. Everything he reviews is a paid promotion. Lmao.
Thank you Eric, much appreciated.
ya they added the temperature icon for a reason you probably dont no this but that guard was added im going to say just before it came out because of the hazarded safety of being extreme heat that generates i actually seen a vid on Y T cooking 2 eggs with the guard on ,that being said i thing they improved it .im a die hard DJI so im sticking to my Mini 2
For a drone with weight less than 250g, massive internal memory storage (64-128 GB) and comes with the avoidance sensors is considerably great. But because of the way Hubsan works (referring to the late update / upgrade firmwares and some cases take too long time to respond) with some technical issues. I will put this drone in the third or fourth place. I will go for other options unless if the Hubsan can fix all those technical issues. It is pretty ironic that Hubsan removes the memory card slot and install zoom in feature but can't be transferred to the final video production and the video feed is unavailable as long as you don't fly it.
Sorry if i can ask, which drone is better at the same cost ?
Zino sound very good if their software update or app would be support for years and years go for zino
I choose mini 2 It's all i need pretry relieable also I could find more part when I need to fix them
Good honest review....thanks. I have had 4 Hubsan products and all but 1 flew away or randomly dropped out of the sky within 20 to 30 flights. The last one is fine cause I don't fly it. They consistently make lousy products and this one is no didferent...and for more than the Mini 2? People must be nuts if they buy one.
Steve as always awesome review, because of the horizon issues I won't be purchasing this drone until they fix the issue. I would like to see another review of this by you, covering in detail the features. You never disappoint, I appreciate your honesty and dedication to an awesome video, thanks again.
Not that many drone have a swivel on the camera I checked there's only four you have the best option and water proof for firefighters in high mountains thanks Captain.
This is great.... So many items probably fixed by Firmware updates now. Would you consider doing a 2022 revisit of the issues with the latest Firmware installed? It would be great!!
Yes, I do have plans for it in the future.
Dear Steve, thank you for all the good work, I know it's an old subject but recently I bout a zino mini pro, I can't get it to headless mode, nor indoors neither out doors, any help or suggestions,.
Thank you
Sorry, I don't have this drone with me anymore so can't check. The good news is that if you did fly in headless mode, you'd probably never enjoy the drone as it teaches you bad skills. If you are having difficulty flying in nomal mode then you simply need to look at the drone and IMAGINE that you are a PILOT sitting in the nose of the drone, and everything will make sense.
Thank you Captain, probably it's true, I'll try to do this, again, thanks for your reply.
Hubsan are really making a name for themselves Steve:) The Zino Mini Pro is a great contender with great potential.
Thanks, great review and cool drone. I like it but the cameras color balancing is a catastrophe ... take a closer look 24:55 ... useless for anything cinematic.
I have the Mini 2 and really miss the way point feature ... I really like that about this drone and am very impressed with the flight duration.
Finally the review i waited for!
I was on the fence with Zino Mini Pro and DJI Air 2. I found out my Verizon Samsung A71 wasn't supported to download the DJI Fly app from Google Play. The A71 will load DJI Go 4 for my Mavic Air. So, I ordered the Zino Mini Pro today. Thank you for your honest reviews and straightforward comparisons.
Great!!! I've already wrote to Hubsan, as a trick, to integrate a small fan integrated with a new battery even if the autonomy is lowered but I think that if it were even only 15 minutes real, the fun is still guaranteed. In this way, 2 problems would be solved: the discussed weight below 250 grams and the temperature. A battery built with the necessary air intakes, even if little, would ensure good ventilation and heat dissipation. This idea has already been sent to Zolly as well :)
@Lon Denard Maybe I misspelled myself. I didn't say anything needs to be added but it's the battery that needs to be resized to fit a cooling fan. The resized battery, of course, will have less duration and even if it should last 15 real minutes, I repeat, in my opinion, it is more than enough to ensure the fun :)
It would take me 6 months to save enough money to buy this one..... but on the other hand just in time for all the bugs to be worked out. Great review, great drone.
Well I'm going to have to check this 1 out. I been waiting patiently for a review of it
You are the best reviewer. Thanks for candid honesty.
This drone is great example of how specs itself don't really tell anything about the resulted quality / performance. Especially Mini 2 camera and gimbal is way, way better.
The best review you can see. Awesome video Capitán Drone, always the best drone reviewer
Thank you so much 👍
Pretty impressive, my hope is to get a mini that is all equipped to fly over people, strobe prop guards great camera and under 250g. I would be OK with shorter flight time if it checked all these boxes...
So on the transmitter what is the slot to the right of the joystick storage area?
Steve
Your reviews rock. I’m been waiting on this review
Thank you!
Captain , am I missing something here about weight of a drone if its recreational, does it matter? Also, do you have any flight sims that are good, I seen the dji that needed a salesman....man, probably expensive once they get a salesman involved.
In many countries, the 250 gram weight means certain rules apply, and under 250 grams means less rules apply. Sorry, I have not looked into flight sims in a long time.
Good review. The auto white balance is really bad and the jello and no sd card are a game breaker. But it's great that DJI has decent competition.
Steve, your comments/reviews are very valuable. No chaff - pure corn.
If you need to make a choice, not for expert money-making machines, what is the difference between HABSAN MINI PRO 2 plus or MINI 2 DJI.
Notable, DJI MINI 2 is proven a work horse. DJI MINI 3 must arrive soon.
ZINO MINI PRO is what the MINI 3 will be like (well, almost like), except the MINI 3 will cost three times as much (expect it to be expensive). The DJI MINI 2 is an older drone but a really good one. The only thing the ZINO PRO offers is longer flight time, tracking and obstacle detection in a low priced unit. If you have super deep pockets and want the best of a drone under 250 grams, then the DJI MINI 3 will be your drone (it is expected to be out in the first quarter of next year).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 be blessed, as always best advice
I’m surprised the drone recovered after hitting the floodlights.
Mee too, but thinking about it, if it didn't break anything, drone will try to keep levelled for a few seconds even if one of the propellers get stuck on a tree brunch... but that sure makes it look like the drone is almost bluet prof ;)
Hi Steve! , great video as always! Hubson have come a long way from the Hubson 501, havn’t they! It seems to me the Zino is as high quality as any other high quality drones out there! 😀👍👍
Very honest review with ALL the pros and cons... Your opening gambit says it all about this Drone and Hubsan in a Nutshell.. We're alpha testers and patience is what you will need if you buy this Drone.. In Bucket fulls.. Best effort yet by Hubsan but they have a long haul ahead to get this Drone up to speed. Yes this little Drone has all the Bells and Whistles but, and this is a huge but, the Camera footage is awful to date with jello and massive color shifts and surely that is the whole point of an aerial Drone at this price point to make great movies. If Hubsan nail the poor camera this indeed will be the contender for the Crown
Hey you are one of the few who got the point of the vid! Thanks for watching & commenting.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 That's why I subscribed to your channel.. Lots of product variety, Interesting, not overly complicated, informative and honest.. NO... thank you Steve
What a great review, I watched quiet a few, non of them coverd the file quality issue, or the obstacle avoidance beeing turnd of or side tracking. Thanks Steve.
Glad you enjoyed it
Always been a Hubsan owner with many types of drones they make but this one is not on my list yet because of the many dissapointing reviews from guys like us in Canada ( you know who you are) and some very good reviewers from the States. This one is a hurry up and wait approach. My original Zino is still going but do not do any updates our you could brick the thing so buyer beware is the way to go at this time. Hubsan is also well known for their lousy customer service as well, not like DJI. You must have the top of the line model because other reviewers did not have the same luck and performance that yours was so once again, BUYER BEWARE. Thank you Steve for my rant.
I have a Zino Mini Pro (ZMP) and feel that Captain's review was accurate and very thorough. I like the 80% vs 95% comparison but as I'm not a DJI owner I'm not in a position to compare but the ZMP is great to fly and produces good video and stills. However, are we in a position now where the software is as important if not more important than the hardware so the fact that the ZMP has a larger sensor is maybe not so important any more? I've seen some great Mini 2 videos. I would love to hear some comparisons in this regard.
Another factor is that the ZMP takes RAW photos but this is not yet implemented properly so is not yet useable (The 80% thing). I'm looking forward to this feature.
In summary, this is a great drone, IMO, but my experience to date is with far cheaper drones than this. Well done Hubsan.
If Autel gets its act together, hopefully one day we will see an Autel mini! :) That's what I am waiting for.
I hope so too!
That could be a game changer
Rumors are it's coming and I am itching for that one
@@AtlanticAerials I have heard that several new products are coming, but not much more. It would make since for them to come out with a little orange baby Autel. I would really consider getting one. Right now I have the Autel Evo 2 Pro, and love it!
I wanted a mini Evo since the dji spark. I'd love this. Instead they're making bigger models that go up in price.
You are a hoot to watch. Thanks for all you do. Love to watch you!!
Thanks for watching!
Well this is the best review of the whole internet
Thank you greatly!
Great review.... but if the camera has jittery video that's a major reject as it defeats the purpose. Sounds like the problems I had with the Zino 1, which I had that could not be solved due to the gimbal design. In the original Zino the gimbal just hung from the top with four rubber dampers from every corner - so it just dangled. The newer drones since the Zino 1... Like the Mavic Mini have two dampers from the top and the other two connected to the body at the sides - for extra stability. If the Hubsan Mini Pro gimbal uses the same design as the original Zino this will be a fundamental flaw cause the gimbal can't move fast enough to prevent drone shake.
at that price point, I would get the DJI with flymore. However, maybe this will spur DJI to update the Mini with an upgrade rather than a downgrade.
Yes, I believe it will cause DJI to rethink their MINI 3 and add more features, but boy is the MINI 3 ever going to be expensive ($800 and up).
Brilliant review. Many thanks. I now have to go search how any updates performed in 2024. Many thanks.
No SD card slot? Why? That is a big thumbs down for me. Other than that, it looks pretty good!
All newer drones are going to internal memory..
@@jburddrone7202 Why? I don't see the advantage. I like being able to simply take the SD card out of the drone and put it into my computer to access the files.
Justin. The SD Card slot is the way of the past with drones. Now the memory is all internal and faster than a micro SD Card, so less problems for newbies.
@@visitperaiagreece It's much more cost efficient for companies to get rid of the slot and it's much faster to upload videos from the drone than a micro SD card.. Cellphones are pretty much going the same route. My zfold 3 is all internal memory
When I first joined your channel I was a newbie too drones. Still no where near your skill level, but starting to consider fpv flight. I’ve had two DJI camera drones now. Maybe time too dip my toes, I’ve been watching many of your reviews on fpv. Thanks for all your terrific reviews.
The FPV hobby is certainly exploding so jump in
One of the best reviews I've seen. Great job and I love the details. I have a Mini 2, but I want this drone now. Thanks again for such an in-depth review!
Glad it was helpful!
Another great unbiased review, you are the best drone channel around. I'll wait for the DJI Mini 3. Thanks!
Thank you!
Great review , so thumb twiddle for six months 👍. Looks like a winner.
You can always count on the captain for a great and honest review.
Thank you!
As always. Great review cap't. I think I heard this in another review. That bottom piece that comes off should only be left on if you are doing something like a firmware update and you lay the drone down on something. That protective piece should be put on as the bottom gets super hot and you wont burn what is under the drone. Waiting to see if it eventually goes on Amazon. I don't buy drones or any RC from China!!! If you have issues then good luck with that.
How would this drone compare to others if you had to land it on a sailboat moving at 8mph? I race offshore sailboats as a hobby and would like to get a drone with the "follow me" features that this drone has but would be easy to land and launch from our moving platform.
If you are a newbie to the beginner camera gps drones, then you are just going to destroy your drone trying to take off and land from a boat. Your best to find a good drone, then practice hand launching and catching on land on a windy day. Once those skills are good and you haven't lost an eye or needed stitches, then doing the same on a boat should not be an issue. For people who fly these beginner GPS drones often, it's not that hard to hand launch and hand catch, even on a boat, but it does require skills and confidence.
Perhaps get yourself a drone that you can just land in the water like the ones offered from SWELLPRO.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Thank you for the sage advice. I'm skilled at racing remote controlled sailboats but don't yet have drone experience. Appreciate your reply and will plan to purchase 2 drones, the DJI Mini 3 Pro and one of the low cost models you suggest to practice with first. Thanks again!
Looking at all the new mini drones and I would get the DJI mini 2 if it had waypoints. But it doesn’t so far as I know, so looks like the hubsan zino mini pro is it.
what about maven app? I use that with my mavic air 2 and its pretty decent
Is a little beast...but i'm not rushing on it...maybe wait a few months and buy it...meanwhile having fun with my mini 2...and i going to suggest a test video idea...take those 3 minis and make a test of the RTH landing accuracy to see wich is the best at that...is known the zino mini pro have a feature to detect the landing pad...so what do you think Capt.? Are you up to that triple test?
Me encanta este drone, es el mejor por debajo de 250 gr también me encanta que los comentarios en RUclips se pueden traducir nuevamente :)
yeah i waited for it to come out but went for the mini2 instead. will just wait for the version.
obstacle avoidance and tracking features are fire though. will see if i can sell it then buy the hubsan once all the quirks go away
This drone is quite impressive, looks like an upgrade to the mini 2 but also a downgrade. the features in this are great but the general quality that Dji offers is on another level. A good middle ground between these could be an autel mini drone.
You just repeated what his opinion was.
I agree with you guys well put.
Hight bitrate does not do much on near still video as you saturate the math involved before that,
it's is on moving video it matters as you don't have to compress/compromise vector data as much.
I don't like the idea of having the memory inside the drone. If the flash memory fails in the drone, you will have to send the drone back for repair. I prefer using SD cards seeing how flash memory is the most common point of failure.
All smartphones use that, there is no reason to fear
@@jhovo2008 I do know that, but we are soooooo spoiled that most of us replace our cell phones every 2 years. We don't give our phones enough time to even put a dent into the wear and tear of flash memory. I guess I could assume that most drone pilots replace their drones every 2 years also, or until something better comes out, which would be the most likely case for me. So yes, I guess there is nothing to worry about! LOL
There is more perfectly explained information in this video than you will find anywhere on earth.
Thanks Captain
Thank you kindly!
Great review Captain; Video capture / quality at this price point (EQ in AUD around $750) is I guess what we should be looking at; definitely noticed the "Video / Gimble shake" ; at that price point no such aberrations with the Mini 2 however they will hopefully address with a firmware update; as an aside, just purchased an Xiro Explorer and what a shame they didn't continue to develop this Drone as it performs on all fronts extremely well !!!
let me know if they fix that, that's a deal breaker
Thank you for this amazing and thoroughly detailed review. Thus was all the information I needed to make my decision on this drone.
Glad it was helpful!
Great review, as always you pack a lot of information in your videos.
For price and everything else Hubsan has packed into this little drone I am surprised they didn't include a slot for a micro SD card or a better job with the follow me feature.
SD care is probably much slower (about 4-10 times slower) then a inner memory, and it work like a USB disk, which is good.
So it actually isn't that bad idea.
Order placed! Thanks for the link, sir Capt. Drone.
Can you also perhaps share links to where i can buy the spare pro batteries? As well as the accessories too (carry case, etc.)? The link provided does not allow me to choose options about batteries, memory, etc.
You could try RCGOING or the HUBSAN website.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 thanks 🙏
Fun fact: the zino mini pro looks nothing like the original zino or the zino 2. It's a completely different looking drone
Ok looks like this is the spot. I have the original hubsan zino. So in my phone I have the app to run it. Fast forward a year or two. I buy myself the mini 2. Download the app. Now both apps on one phone. Start noticing during mini 2 boot up this very very brief permission prompt that reads something like "allow hubsan to (something) DJI fly". It flashes on and off so quickly that I'm still not sure what it actual wants. You have both drones. Have you experienced this?
No, not at all. Only the DJI drones call up the DJI FLY APP and only the HUBSAN drones call up the HUBSAN app.
Hi Captain, Here in India Fimi x8 pro is not available
Dji Mavic mini 2 fly more is @1070 usd (Amazon)
Mavic mini fly more is @809 usd (amazon)
Even Mini SE & this Hubsan Zino is not available.
Ur Link of Banggood says, it's not deliverable in Ur country.
Aliexpress is Banded in India.
Amazon is asking for huge price. 🙁
I am very much disappointed 😔
What to do.
immigrate to Canada.. we will love you here and we got so much area.
just remember to purchase one of the tshirts from the Trudeau fuhrer club before you arrive and wear it.. you can get the one with the sentence.."Mankind" - is offensive and sexist, its peoplekind -
@@JAKOB1977 lol sounds more accurate by the day....
Is it good for indoor video? Are prop guards available?
Yes, flies well indoors. I do not know if the prop guard accessory is available.
Nice review
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Hi,dian
I am your subscriber BTW
Indo 🇮🇩kumpul sini lah 😂
Dianku blum ada zino kh..
Could you do a review on the Hubsan zino mini pro refined and show us the difference?
Top notch review, thank you!
Much appreciated!
The Mini2 has front obstacle avoidance. It has a camera so you can see obstacles and avoid them.
I'm sorry to tell you that what the mini 2 has are two vents that imitate obstacle detection cameras. Hope you don't hate DJI too much for misleading you with the design, many drone companies do the same. Of course at another price level.
Great review Cap. I've been following this drone since it's announcement and finally a no-nonsense review. I'm considering getting it even though I don't use obstacle avoidance and would not fly 10km but as you said the penetration is good so it should be rock solid at shorter distances which is what I'm looking for. What are the major differences with the Mini SE and would the penetration be as good? Cheers.
The mini SE does not have good penetration, unless it is really close to you. The SE is a great drone if on a budget and you just need very basic features.
Very good review. Wish I had seen it sooner. I would suggest that somewhere in reviews a word about repair/replacement parts be added. I’ve only found one company that says anything about repairs. Accidents do happen and when drones get more capable so does repair.
Hubsan permits you to buy repairs insurance when you first activate it
Zino mini pro is literally the most advanced drone under 250 g...
It is beautiful, superb and unique!
The most surprising thing is the low light positioning lights and its battery is 750 mah more than the battery of Mini 2...
Overall
Fimi mini has tracking features but a bit less range.
DJI Mini 2 has a longer range and quickshots.
Hubsan Zino mini pro has obstacle avoidance and a longer battery life but it cannot take the zoomed photo and we have to fix the picture of panorama...
They all are impressive...
I think that the Mavic 3 pro is also going to be released in November as some news is there about it...
I will wait for its review if it really gets released this november!
T-Hop-Aviation. Ask yourself, how is the obstacle avoidance front and rear on the Mini 2? Or the tracking features? When you have the answer then you have to tell yourself... It will be OK, DJI has my back and they will make a Mini 3 and when they do I'll say the Mini 2 is crap. You see how this plays out? Also, the Mini 3 is going to come out in two versions... One very expensive version that everyone will complain about due to the price, and one less expensive version missing all the great features. This is how these drone companies play the game. So if you Love ONLY DJI, then ya gotta pay the big bucks to get the same features that a drone from a lesser company offers. Certainly the DJI Version with the same features will be better but it will be costly.
@@Pionel_pessi.
I think you are right...
I have a Mini 2 and it is so powerful and durable.
DJI is much more famous too as Hubsan is not available everywhere...
I also think that they will make a Mini 3 and Mavic 3 Pro, (i also hope for a Phantom 5 though...)
And they will also be much more advanced as they will be the latest models.
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 Costly ×1.28 in India Steve!
(I did a simple calculation)
If the Mini 3 gets released in the following year, it will probably cost 1000 US dollars and if I am right, than it will cost about 1280 US dollars here which is not at all a good thing!
What do you think about the Mavic 3 pro and Phantom 5 pro Steve?
@@FahadKhan_3007 I think the Phabtom 5 is now dead (not enough desire for it and too risky for DJI since they are having financial problems). MAVIC 3 is a sure bet is it has been lagging behind the EVO II. Everything is held back due to chip shortages which also affect price (everything will be more expensive).
@@CAPTAINDRONE798 DJI is having financial problems?
Didn't knew about that...
I think because it is chinese company and the whole country of china is financially suffering because of the pandemic...
Which chip?
Can you please tell me what does that mean?
And how is there shortage of chips?
I hope the Phantom 5 comes in the future though!
Great review of the Hubsan Zino Mini Pro Captain Drone..Keep it up Steve...
Thanks 👍
I’d rather side sensors than the back if I’m being honest
Great review. Is the flight stability and hovering accuracy as good as the dji mini. Are there "toilet bowl " issues? Thanks
No toilet bowl issues. You do a compass calibration out in a field the very first time you fly it and then never again. In the wind it flops around the same as the DJI mini 2.
"toilet bowl"? You must be a Bugs7 owner, like me :)
I heard many are shipped with GPS and gimbal problems, that Hubsan wants you to repair yourself.
I believe Hubsan includes a screwdriver in the box so what's your point?
@@ralphbiatto2119 my point is, you shouldn't have to repair an item that arrived defective, by youself!
Geat review as always, but is there iso and aperture control (on the app) etc to change exposure while filming? Thanks
Yes
Excellent review. I wonder if some drone manufacturers could squeeze in a copper vapor chamber like exists on some cell phones to help with cooling? (Not so much cooling as diverting heat to areas where it doesn't hurt performance) This feature exists in some cheaper gaming phones which use newer unproven chips.
I was hoping this would be the ideal beginner drone for me, but the zoomless images are a put off Dji mini looks like a better option.
Great work, Steve! This is one of the best reviews you've done, particularly because of the great detail on comparison between the Hubsan and DJI Minis. I'm satisfied with my DJI Mini 2, so won't be "upgrading" to the Hubsan, but I can definitely see good reasons to go with the Hubsan if its features are of great interest.
Edited to add: But that price with discount almost makes me regret getting the Mini 2 - would have saved some cash. Nevermind.
Also, the downvotes are from DJI Fanbois.
Consider yourself lucky you bought the DJI mini 2. The Hubsan Zino Mini 2 is not ready for prime time.
Mini 2 is still a beast over thr Hubsan in most ways, so youre still good.
The MINI 2 is great (I love the zoom on it) and it is reliable but it is certainly OLD by technology standards. The DJI Mini 3 will be very expensive. The latest rumor I received is that because the Mini 3 will be so expensive (with forward obstacle avoidance and tracking) that they will also launch a lesser Mini 3 lacking all the good features.
at what level they have a sound emitter to locate a drone that is lost . .is there such thing available
I was really surprised by the amount of actual good quality/s and attributes this Hubsan Zino mini pro has going for it. After my painful experience and loss with the full size Zino pro plus, it's going to have to be a hell of a good one, to have a chance of pulling me away from my new girlfriend Fimi, she's very jealous and spiteful, don't tell her I was looking at another drone please ftloG.
I'm definitely getting one.
I was looking at the magic mini but this is a lot better deal