Specta Air Extra Batteries! I just bought two specta mini spare batteries amzn.to/3DoPS0i , a specta air battery amzn.to/4fxQpLG and a set of propellers 2 days ago, apparently they sell out fast...
@@rjtyler4333 They are as of this moment: specta mini spare batteries amzn.to/3DoPS0i , a specta air battery amzn.to/4fxQpLG but they are very inconsistent.
*That's right Chris! Just because you put lipstick on a pig, it is still a pig. Plus, I found another article online that shows further analysis. Is that a Chevy pickup or a GMC?*
in short, DJI, fearing a ban on its drones in the United States, decided to produce its drones under a different brand. The technologies are the same, and money from sales will go back to DJI.
@@JoshConnectMedia What kind of competition are we talking about if RUclips is blocked in China? And China blocked it for the sake of developing Chinese social networks.
Yeah, this has to be a DJI licensed/approved product. There's no way a company could get away with cloning all the hardware and software without that DJI approval. The consensus appears to be a way to get around a possible ban on DJI products sold in the USA. I don't blame them one bit for doing this if our government is going to be stupid enough to ban DJI drones in the USA.
What's worse is people stupid enough to buy DJI products that have such ridiculous restrictions and controls of what you can do with you personal property.
@@Kycirion You're preaching to the choir. I despise the geoblocking DJI uses. I also hate that I have to login to DJI before leaving the house with my tablet I use with the RC. This is very much a CCP mentality.
firstly dji have no chance whatsoever to make sure anyone else who sells a direct copy of their drone needto stop due to copywrite etc. its all china and china have no such thing as copywrite, the ydo not care if A has a drone and B has a drone that is identical. this one simply saying the battery is not correct is good enough to pass all the laws you might think needed.. have you seen the chinese BMW that china says is nothin gat all like a bmw ? go check them out..... but i would say someone in dji has opened his own company for this.. and to me looks good.
U cant copy , Drone , packaging , remote and software on at once , its obviously DJI behind this, you start a new company who ill sell your drone even against the law so you cant be strike as a big company who sales drone but also mic or camera who isnt banned too
@@Hat_Uncle DJI and autel are the main targets.but you are right I don’t know why DJI don’t sell to a USA Company.it’s sad that they are so much better than us. Why don’t they ban All cell phones I think that is a bigger issue than Drones. oh wait we can’t make them better or cheaper either what a joke,,,,
Well if it quacks like a duck -- I would probably look at this drone quite hard as there is only a $400 difference between it and the Air 3. I have been looking at the Air 3 and would consider this drone as well. Keep up the good work and please do more indepth on this drone.
Seems like a great machine. One question occurred to me. When you flew the drone toward you it maneuvered around you. What does it do if you hover it and walk towards it? Does it back away? Go up? or nothing?
Greetings, in the video I saw that it does not have the ability to unlock Geo zones, but if you could be so kind as to answer my question, there are no Geo zones in the Specta application.
There _are_ geozones built in to the software. When they pop up and shows the "unlock before you can fly" option, you do not have the ability to unlock it. They (Cogito support) keep saying "soon" but it hasn't happened in the last 6 months, so who knows when or if it will happen. I flew the mini a few times on purpose in class D airspace, the prompt popped up, and after clicking around a bit I was able to cancel the prompt and fly anyway, (see that in this video here: ruclips.net/video/MMlMLeuluAs/видео.html ) so it has not stopped me, but some others have reported that they could not do this and were prohibited from flying with no way to unlock it. Were they dipsticks and just couldn't figure out how to cancel it? Not sure, but Cogito has not kept their promise to add the ability to unlock geozones properly yet which is a problem regardless... Hope this helps.
@@AlienDrones Very grateful for your comment and of course it did help me because with someone who does not fulfill what they offer their clients you really cannot do business or you cannot make the investment, not only with that of the geozones but also with the availability of the batteries, there is still no battery availability and it has been more than 6 months since they offered to solve that in a month.
@@Dronyankyvictor No worries. Indeed, the batteries show available on amazon amzn.to/3VRkvC0 but I ordered one 3 times and all 3 times they sent me a Specta Mini battery that I had to send back to Amazon, then one time they refused my refund even though I didn't even open the box. Thankfully Amazon reviewed it and refunded me anyway. If they ever get their stuff together it will be great because it is a good drone, but until then it's a pass... 🤙
@@AlienDrones a million thanks for sharing your experience and I think the same as you, without a doubt it is a good team but if there is no support and there is no guarantee that it does not have a Geo zone, for me it has no interest. I need to do functions and missions on the edge of airports and dji gives me many problems, even if it has the government authorization to be able to make the flight, it does not do it at the moment, sometimes yes, sometimes no, sometimes yes, it releases the zone, sometimes no, so it is very complicated and really with autel I never have those problems, even fimi, once again, thank you for taking the time to answer me and guide me.
Only a couple minutes in so maybe this will be explained by end of video but... the control/app screen looks IDENTICAL to the DJI interface? This an early April fools?
I think DJI selling Air to this company now. This company is patenting names. While there's no copyright laws in China. I highly doubt company make such an identical one. Video, flight time, shape, sensors are like all the same. I think might be like dji made the vista but caddx had the selling rights under caddx name. Now runcam has that deal. They call it runcam link but it's still made in dji factory
@@divingfalconfpv4602 That would make sense. I could fully appreciate another company copying DJI hardware bolt for bolt, but to have the software be nearly identical as well throws me if there isn't a direct connection.
no simply a chinese clone... the chinese clone all sorts from spark plugs to motor cycles to to cars . look at the hindo 50 and the chinese knock offs, yo ucan swap over every single part...
Alright! Liam Nelson favor. Thank you for your relief of toggling back and forth because I have the dji mini pro 4 and and the Specta Air debating on which one to keep because the wife would send them both back. I have completed the Hobbyist (TRUST) Certification . But am considering the 107 Cert. All to cost and convivence Specta Air - $641 propellers and one battery vs Dji Mini 4 pro - $695 fly more plus with bag and all. whats your thoughts with 20 days to decided. let me add a little more lol only I have only flown in doors up down land. Going to fly tomorrow for the first time out doors. Nervous for an Air Force Vet. (Every body in the AF don't fly. Most people don't realize that only 6% to 8% of the folks in the AF have anything directly to do with the flying the mission. Thank you for your inspiration.
The Specta Air is a great flyer but you'll never regret having more batteries and a bag to keep them together. With the DJI you will end up with more complete support if ever needed and accessories/parts available. Cogito still struggles keeping spare batteries in stock and the support/repair isn't where it needs to be. That all being said, if having Geo zone/geo fencing approvals being required is a deal breaker for you you have to go with the Specta (specta now removed all geo fencing ruclips.net/video/-UoUMFyp-IQ/видео.html ). If the Geo fencing is a non-issue for you then go for the DJI.
Do you know if it has been updated to turn off the flying restrictions if needed? I heard the GEO fence is locked and could pose a problem for part 107 pilots.
I was contacted by Cogito a couple of days ago and they said they are coming out with a major firmware update to address this and asked if I'd test it out. Once I test it and see if it does its thing I'll be sure to post on the channel...
I loved the idea of this. great Video! As a Mavic 2 Zoom, Mvic 3 and MAvic 3 Pro Owner, still found this to be a very well made video... Great going buddy! Hello my drone people out there.. We are Family! This is the Way!
I just bought two specta mini spare batteries amzn.to/4cbjM3u , a specta air battery amzn.to/4fxQpLG and a set of propellers 2 days ago, apparently they sold out already. After waiting 6 months for spares hopefully they offer more soon and that wasn't it. This company is kind of sketchy so far, not leaving me with a lot of confidence. I treat these drones (and others too BTW) as disposable at this point as repairs/replacement parts are probably never going to happen if they can't get even spare batteries figured out.
Thanks for the info! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an American-based drone company. I know there are some. Can you give us some reviews for those? I'm just getting into this drone thing with the goal of using a drone to inspect buildings for my construction business. While studying for my Part 107 cert. I was very discouraged to find that only one drone was approved for circling a construction site (with people present), and that drone is not ideal for this type of work. Do you have any information about drones that will eventually qualify as Category 2?
Thanks! There will likely be no categorized drones produced by manufacturers, simply not a big market for it and too hard and expensive to do for the payback. Your best bet is use a drone with high resolution and a good zoom and fly near but not over people... What US made drones are you thinking of? Skydio is one but thy are commercial now and expensive so not much interest from the regular consumer... Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones@AlienDrones, it seems the FAA is creating a situation where losing certification will be very easy. I.E., Guys walking around the construction site, I'm "avoiding" them, but the drone dies mid-flight with the trajectory of a person who happens to step out from behind a wall. Unlikely, but certainly possible and difficult to avoid. Seems that Cat 2 is the only way to avoid ending up in trouble. I have been accused of "overthinking" things. :-) I don't have any specific U.S. drones in mind. I'd just like to hear your perspective, in general, and maybe some specifics like you gave us in this review.
Once you get your subject centered you simultaneously move the the left and right stick "Yaw' and "Roll" to keep your subject in the center while rotating around it. It takes some practice to keep it smooth and keep the subject centered for a full orbit. In general the sticks are one of the two movements, either left and right sticks "in" o>
It flies great and there are batteries available on Amazon now, though I ordered a spare for the Air and received batteries for the Mini 3 times. Maybe they have it sorted by now, I kinda got worn out trying after 3 wrong orders. I was JUST contacted by Cogito and they said they have a major firmware update coming out that will address the geozones and more in the next couple of weeks that they asked if I'd try out, so I will publish that on the channel for sure. 🤙
@@AlienDrones awesome to hear about the firmware update look forward to it. Yeah that is what I have heard about the batteries that’s been a big reason I have pulled the trigger yet.
It’s nice, but lack of info on their own website and the Geo Fencing that can’t be unlocked makes it a non-starter for me. It does look and apparently flies like a DJI, but lacks the DJI after sale support. Again that’s a huge red flag for me.
Have to have parts, service and accessibility to support and they need to do it soon or it will be a missed opportunity for sure. Maybe it's simply too early and they will be on top of it soon but you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
Agreed, not sure why companies do this. My guess is to get the entry price as low as possible, but I need a case/bag, multiple batteries and a charger bare minimum...
Well, I'm gonna assume that With the DJI drone band actually moving along a worrying amount. They set up a front company in Hong Kong, which the US recognizes as an ally, so just a way to move around.
Think about it. Is there any way DJI wouldn't come down like a ton of bricks on a firm that cloned their drone, controller, app, and even the manuals? Also, rumor is this drone is updating via the DJI CDN. The front line DJI reps probably don't have a clue about what's going on at the level involved in this case. International markets, white label devices -- this would not be the first time in tech.
and who and how can dji a chinese company go to court against ? hong kong is now china and in china there is no copywrite on anything at all.. its not usa or western world it is china where anything goes... forget all about patent crap it dont exist in china.
@@philldownes8685 Actually, China has a quite robust intellectual property regime internally (which would include Hong Kong of course). And a major firm with a global profile like DJI would have major sway within that regime.
I’ve recently seen adverts for this on Facebook, but thought it was just a fake cheap drone that was being advertised for a ridiculous price. I might have to check it out more.
Thanks for sharing! Most of those ads are simply scam junk but this is an excellent drone with great functionality, decent features with the dual cameras, the price is fair for the kit that is available. Until they get their site running with accessories and extra batteries and ability to unlock geozones, it's a wait and see for me. But one to watch in the future for sure.
@@AlienDrones , I dunked my DJI mini 2 in a creek after flying it down the creek and was nearly through to the end and didn’t check around before moving forward and destroyed the main flight controller board, sent it to dji just to get a quote as I was a bit short on cash. They fixed it up and I couldn’t afford the money to fix it and just let them have it. I should have asked if they’d let me pay it off lol. Then I was offered an avata from a friend and he let me pay it off. I love the avata for its speed and agility, but it’s not a very stable cinematic drone. I’d love to get the mini 4 pro, but don’t have the money, it would be a good compromise between a full cinematic drone and small structure so that it doesn’t scare people. Oh well, I guess I’m just going to have to save up for one, or if this one you’ve tested gets better over time and has a good customer support I may end up saving up for this one. Thanks for the review and for replying back to me. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. All the best from Australia.
Pronounced: Cogg’-ee-toe, as in cogito ergo sum. A latin thing. Cogito means “I think.” Great review Tim, thanks. Might get me one after they punch out a few bugs. DJI could use a little competition. Good for the sport.
This is interesting, especially when it comes to the BAN part. Because TECHNICALLY, The drone assembly is from Malaysia, not China. So it's actually coming from a non-Ban country. Also, Hong Kong is not considered mainland China as well.
hahahaha. I love the sound. Just sounds like my DJI Air 3. Never knew it got a twin brother . How cool is that in this world. Identical DNA. Awesome. The beauty of innovation. If other country can't think and innovate, they try to ban!!
Exactly! So many people are ticked off somehow, personally I don't care where the innovation comes from or why, as long as the consumer wins somehow I'm okay with that...
Indeed, one of the best I've had. Had a couple others that search for the landing pad do this well, makes me wonder if it did a pad search and just didn't report it as the camera did point down during landing then pointed back out again a few feet off the ground.
If that is not a DJI than I will eat it. Maybe that’s the way around theDJI band😅I can’t believe what I am seeing I don’t care what they call it what do you think." DJI with different name,,,
Indeed, that was a good but arrogant thought from DJI, but it made things worse. ALL Chinese based drones/drone parts regardless of the name are now on the list to be banned from import to the US... Thanks DJI.
It looks like a DJI, the controller looks like DJI, it flies like DJI, the battery fits like DJI, but there is no relationship? Sounds like someone is lying or, a copyright infringement case will appear soon. Or, DJI has as an agreement with them where they can’t disclose that relationship.
@@maddmavic Specta: $1199 with RC2 controller, DJI you cannot get the Air 3 with RC2 controller by itself, the smallest kit with the RC2 is $1549, but it includes 2 more batteries. So not much more expensive if you remove the batteries, but the DJI is more for the same equipment.
How does another Chinese drone help us with the ban? We need a US or an allied drone company to stay in the consumer market, alas all of them go military because of the $$.
Specta Air Extra Batteries! I just bought two specta mini spare batteries amzn.to/3DoPS0i , a specta air battery amzn.to/4fxQpLG and a set of propellers 2 days ago, apparently they sell out fast...
Unavailable on amazon
@@rjtyler4333 They are as of this moment: specta mini spare batteries amzn.to/3DoPS0i , a specta air battery amzn.to/4fxQpLG but they are very inconsistent.
Officially DJI are not part of this new company but we all know they are, possibly so they can get around the US ban?
Thinking the same! It's a DJI drone in disguise.
Not likely, ban is on ALL drones (and parts!) coming from China.
💯
Officially It's ALL CCP Controlled.
Its a DJI product but made in malaysia to get around the ban
If it looks like a DJI, and flies like a DJI, then it's a Cogito! 😂
*That's right Chris! Just because you put lipstick on a pig, it is still a pig. Plus, I found another article online that shows further analysis. Is that a Chevy pickup or a GMC?*
Incognito I can see
Looks exactly like my dji Air 3, except without the 'dji' logo.
in short, DJI, fearing a ban on its drones in the United States, decided to produce its drones under a different brand. The technologies are the same, and money from sales will go back to DJI.
Agreed, and Cogito drones are just as expensive as DJI 😁
@@jakupmadsen490 agree cause DJI would have sued
Why would the US ban a DJI drone? Are they scared of competitive marketing and equal business tuff?
@@JoshConnectMedia What kind of competition are we talking about if RUclips is blocked in China? And China blocked it for the sake of developing Chinese social networks.
@@poletkolibri RUclips is literally not blocked in China . It’s the other technicality sir .
Yeah, this has to be a DJI licensed/approved product. There's no way a company could get away with cloning all the hardware and software without that DJI approval. The consensus appears to be a way to get around a possible ban on DJI products sold in the USA. I don't blame them one bit for doing this if our government is going to be stupid enough to ban DJI drones in the USA.
What's worse is people stupid enough to buy DJI products that have such ridiculous restrictions and controls of what you can do with you personal property.
@@Kycirion You're preaching to the choir. I despise the geoblocking DJI uses. I also hate that I have to login to DJI before leaving the house with my tablet I use with the RC. This is very much a CCP mentality.
firstly dji have no chance whatsoever to make sure anyone else who sells a direct copy of their drone needto stop due to copywrite etc. its all china and china have no such thing as copywrite, the ydo not care if A has a drone and B has a drone that is identical. this one simply saying the battery is not correct is good enough to pass all the laws you might think needed.. have you seen the chinese BMW that china says is nothin gat all like a bmw ? go check them out..... but i would say someone in dji has opened his own company for this.. and to me looks good.
@@philldownes8685Interesting theory. Some of it is plausible.
best comments ever regarding service and support... the one thing that has crippled the drone industry from day one.
Thanks! I call 'em like I see 'em 😎
Just Bought Mine. Pretty excited. Great Video. You put me over the fence for buying this so I really appreciate all your hard work.
Thanks for letting me know, appreciated! 🤙🤙
Yes we want to know more.
Same interface, same voice, same controller, same design… it’s DJIs answer to the US Ban
Nope. The ban, as currently worded, is on ALL drones (and parts!) coming from China.
My thoughts exactly
U cant copy , Drone , packaging , remote and software on at once , its obviously DJI behind this, you start a new company who ill sell your drone even against the law so you cant be strike as a big company who sales drone but also mic or camera who isnt banned too
Exactly 💯 DJI is going through a NATO country to get into the USA to keep from the DJI ban
@@Hat_Uncle DJI and autel are the main targets.but you are right I don’t know why DJI don’t sell to a USA Company.it’s sad that they are so much better than us. Why don’t they ban All cell phones I think that is a bigger issue than Drones. oh wait we can’t make them better or cheaper either what a joke,,,,
Just in case anybody was wondering the DJI air three foldable landing gear for the air three fits on the Specta
Does this drone have geo fencing?
Well if it quacks like a duck -- I would probably look at this drone quite hard as there is only a $400 difference between it and the Air 3. I have been looking at the Air 3 and would consider this drone as well. Keep up the good work and please do more indepth on this drone.
Interesting! Perhaps a worthy competitor to DJI? Might they have the same China problem in Hongkong that DJI does? Pretty exciting!
Yes do a complete review i’m interested 😅
Great video. Thank you for doing the tests. I will definitely tell my friends about it.
Thanks for sharing!
One question.. when this drone hits something CAN you repair it.. are there spare parts.. how will work on it...I'll have to wait to see where they go
I ordered one on a flash sale on Thursday night. It was 799 plus tax. it will be here Wednesday. Looking forward to getting and flying it.
Seems like a great machine. One question occurred to me. When you flew the drone toward you it maneuvered around you. What does it do if you hover it and walk towards it? Does it back away? Go up? or nothing?
It goes sideways
Very interested, but Geo fencing is a no go for me.
Does it still have geo fencing?
@@Lij_MC The article said yes, it stll has Geo fencing. That's why I would not consider this drone.
Really nice drone cool review
Thanks! 👍
Greetings, in the video I saw that it does not have the ability to unlock Geo zones, but if you could be so kind as to answer my question, there are no Geo zones in the Specta application.
There _are_ geozones built in to the software. When they pop up and shows the "unlock before you can fly" option, you do not have the ability to unlock it. They (Cogito support) keep saying "soon" but it hasn't happened in the last 6 months, so who knows when or if it will happen. I flew the mini a few times on purpose in class D airspace, the prompt popped up, and after clicking around a bit I was able to cancel the prompt and fly anyway, (see that in this video here: ruclips.net/video/MMlMLeuluAs/видео.html ) so it has not stopped me, but some others have reported that they could not do this and were prohibited from flying with no way to unlock it. Were they dipsticks and just couldn't figure out how to cancel it? Not sure, but Cogito has not kept their promise to add the ability to unlock geozones properly yet which is a problem regardless... Hope this helps.
@@AlienDrones Very grateful for your comment and of course it did help me because with someone who does not fulfill what they offer their clients you really cannot do business or you cannot make the investment, not only with that of the geozones but also with the availability of the batteries, there is still no battery availability and it has been more than 6 months since they offered to solve that in a month.
@@Dronyankyvictor No worries. Indeed, the batteries show available on amazon amzn.to/3VRkvC0 but I ordered one 3 times and all 3 times they sent me a Specta Mini battery that I had to send back to Amazon, then one time they refused my refund even though I didn't even open the box. Thankfully Amazon reviewed it and refunded me anyway. If they ever get their stuff together it will be great because it is a good drone, but until then it's a pass... 🤙
@@AlienDrones a million thanks for sharing your experience and I think the same as you, without a doubt it is a good team but if there is no support and there is no guarantee that it does not have a Geo zone, for me it has no interest. I need to do functions and missions on the edge of airports and dji gives me many problems, even if it has the government authorization to be able to make the flight, it does not do it at the moment, sometimes yes, sometimes no, sometimes yes, it releases the zone, sometimes no, so it is very complicated and really with autel I never have those problems, even fimi, once again, thank you for taking the time to answer me and guide me.
Thanks you for showing us more than DJI!
Thanks for taking the time to share! I try to do a lot of different brands on the channel, they all have their different strong points for sure! 🤙
Only a couple minutes in so maybe this will be explained by end of video but... the control/app screen looks IDENTICAL to the DJI interface? This an early April fools?
I think DJI selling Air to this company now. This company is patenting names. While there's no copyright laws in China. I highly doubt company make such an identical one. Video, flight time, shape, sensors are like all the same.
I think might be like dji made the vista but caddx had the selling rights under caddx name. Now runcam has that deal. They call it runcam link but it's still made in dji factory
@@divingfalconfpv4602 That would make sense. I could fully appreciate another company copying DJI hardware bolt for bolt, but to have the software be nearly identical as well throws me if there isn't a direct connection.
no simply a chinese clone... the chinese clone all sorts from spark plugs to motor cycles to to cars . look at the hindo 50 and the chinese knock offs, yo ucan swap over every single part...
Thank you for the review, but you mentioned nothing about the photography that it can take, does it have a fixed aperture?
I hope they make mini4 aswell
Alright! Liam Nelson favor. Thank you for your relief of toggling back and forth because I have the
dji mini pro 4 and and the Specta Air debating on which one to keep because the wife would send them both back. I have completed the Hobbyist (TRUST) Certification . But am considering the 107 Cert. All to cost and convivence Specta Air - $641 propellers and one battery vs Dji Mini 4 pro - $695 fly more plus with bag and all. whats your thoughts with 20 days to decided. let me add a little more lol only I have only flown in doors up down land. Going to fly tomorrow for the first time out doors. Nervous for an Air Force Vet. (Every body in the AF don't fly. Most people don't realize that only 6% to 8% of the folks in the AF have anything directly to do with the flying the mission. Thank you for your inspiration.
The Specta Air is a great flyer but you'll never regret having more batteries and a bag to keep them together. With the DJI you will end up with more complete support if ever needed and accessories/parts available. Cogito still struggles keeping spare batteries in stock and the support/repair isn't where it needs to be. That all being said, if having Geo zone/geo fencing approvals being required is a deal breaker for you you have to go with the Specta (specta now removed all geo fencing ruclips.net/video/-UoUMFyp-IQ/видео.html ). If the Geo fencing is a non-issue for you then go for the DJI.
Excellent video! Thank you 👍
Thanks for sharing!
This is an odd new development. The big question is why? Alien Drones - was this purchased by you or did they send it for video review?
Do you know if it has been updated to turn off the flying restrictions if needed? I heard the GEO fence is locked and could pose a problem for part 107 pilots.
I was contacted by Cogito a couple of days ago and they said they are coming out with a major firmware update to address this and asked if I'd test it out. Once I test it and see if it does its thing I'll be sure to post on the channel...
@@AlienDrones Can’t wait! Thank you! I’m 99% sure I’ll be purchasing this very soon!
I loved the idea of this. great Video! As a Mavic 2 Zoom, Mvic 3 and MAvic 3 Pro Owner, still found this to be a very well made video... Great going buddy! Hello my drone people out there.. We are Family! This is the Way!
Thank you for the kind words!
I may have missed it in the video but did you have to create an account and activate the Specta Air?
Yes.
Maybe i missed it in the video, but is this drone made in the USA?
According to Amazon it's made in Malaysia
It's made in China under a shell Corp called cogito which in reality is non other than dji trying to circumvent a blanket dji ban in America.
Yes I would like to see an in-depth video and a comparison to its dji twin
Currently you cant buy extra batteries for this or the mini spectra, the mini sells for $289.00 .great features, but tough to get extra stuff.
I just bought two specta mini spare batteries amzn.to/4cbjM3u , a specta air battery amzn.to/4fxQpLG and a set of propellers 2 days ago, apparently they sold out already. After waiting 6 months for spares hopefully they offer more soon and that wasn't it. This company is kind of sketchy so far, not leaving me with a lot of confidence. I treat these drones (and others too BTW) as disposable at this point as repairs/replacement parts are probably never going to happen if they can't get even spare batteries figured out.
I hate the update in the constant calibrating I wonder if they fix this on this one
Thanks for the info! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an American-based drone company. I know there are some. Can you give us some reviews for those?
I'm just getting into this drone thing with the goal of using a drone to inspect buildings for my construction business. While studying for my Part 107 cert. I was very discouraged to find that only one drone was approved for circling a construction site (with people present), and that drone is not ideal for this type of work.
Do you have any information about drones that will eventually qualify as Category 2?
Thanks! There will likely be no categorized drones produced by manufacturers, simply not a big market for it and too hard and expensive to do for the payback. Your best bet is use a drone with high resolution and a good zoom and fly near but not over people... What US made drones are you thinking of? Skydio is one but thy are commercial now and expensive so not much interest from the regular consumer... Good Flying!
@@AlienDrones@AlienDrones, it seems the FAA is creating a situation where losing certification will be very easy. I.E., Guys walking around the construction site, I'm "avoiding" them, but the drone dies mid-flight with the trajectory of a person who happens to step out from behind a wall. Unlikely, but certainly possible and difficult to avoid. Seems that Cat 2 is the only way to avoid ending up in trouble. I have been accused of "overthinking" things. :-)
I don't have any specific U.S. drones in mind. I'd just like to hear your perspective, in general, and maybe some specifics like you gave us in this review.
They have released the mini 4 or 5 pro, but not yet out for sale 😮
I would love to review this drone. How did you get one for review?
Good to see a new alien 👽 drone video ❤
Would like to know who is Spectra ?
How do you do manual Orbit?
Once you get your subject centered you simultaneously move the the left and right stick "Yaw' and "Roll" to keep your subject in the center while rotating around it. It takes some practice to keep it smooth and keep the subject centered for a full orbit. In general the sticks are one of the two movements, either left and right sticks "in" o>
So this one has also Video Transmission System O4 ? 🤔
appears to be exact same protocol.
How is it so far. Any firmware updates yet.
It flies great and there are batteries available on Amazon now, though I ordered a spare for the Air and received batteries for the Mini 3 times. Maybe they have it sorted by now, I kinda got worn out trying after 3 wrong orders. I was JUST contacted by Cogito and they said they have a major firmware update coming out that will address the geozones and more in the next couple of weeks that they asked if I'd try out, so I will publish that on the channel for sure. 🤙
@@AlienDrones awesome to hear about the firmware update look forward to it. Yeah that is what I have heard about the batteries that’s been a big reason I have pulled the trigger yet.
Excellent review. Subscribed.
Thanks for the vote of confidence! 🤙🤙
Nice. Thanks for sharing brother. God bless
Thanks for watching
Fimi x8 mini pro v 2 review's you have any??
None of the mini, only the X8pro...
@@AlienDrones no problem thanks keep on flying my friend good stuff 🤠
Was the drone footage unedited ?
Straight out of the camera in auto, no filters, no post processing done.
Where can you buy this?
amzn.to/4a5oL5V
Seems to be a good deal. it's the only way to get an "air 3" with the RC controller without the flymore combo.
It’s nice, but lack of info on their own website and the Geo Fencing that can’t be unlocked makes it a non-starter for me.
It does look and apparently flies like a DJI, but lacks the DJI after sale support. Again that’s a huge red flag for me.
Have to have parts, service and accessibility to support and they need to do it soon or it will be a missed opportunity for sure. Maybe it's simply too early and they will be on top of it soon but you don't get a second chance to make a first impression.
I like the set up
Only 1 battery ?
Agreed, not sure why companies do this. My guess is to get the entry price as low as possible, but I need a case/bag, multiple batteries and a charger bare minimum...
I’m convinced it’s a rebadged DJI air 3. There are photos of the circuit board on the internet. I’m just curious as to what DJIs plan is. 🤔🤔🤔
Well, I'm gonna assume that With the DJI drone band actually moving along a worrying amount. They set up a front company in Hong Kong, which the US recognizes as an ally, so just a way to move around.
I will definitly consider this as my 3rd drone.
It is a nice drone, hope they get the site and support up soon...
Think about it. Is there any way DJI wouldn't come down like a ton of bricks on a firm that cloned their drone, controller, app, and even the manuals? Also, rumor is this drone is updating via the DJI CDN. The front line DJI reps probably don't have a clue about what's going on at the level involved in this case. International markets, white label devices -- this would not be the first time in tech.
and who and how can dji a chinese company go to court against ? hong kong is now china and in china there is no copywrite on anything at all.. its not usa or western world it is china where anything goes... forget all about patent crap it dont exist in china.
@@philldownes8685 Actually, China has a quite robust intellectual property regime internally (which would include Hong Kong of course). And a major firm with a global profile like DJI would have major sway within that regime.
I'm sure they know full well exactly what's going on. They aren't going to openly admit it because then "cogito" would also be banned
I’ve recently seen adverts for this on Facebook, but thought it was just a fake cheap drone that was being advertised for a ridiculous price. I might have to check it out more.
Thanks for sharing! Most of those ads are simply scam junk but this is an excellent drone with great functionality, decent features with the dual cameras, the price is fair for the kit that is available. Until they get their site running with accessories and extra batteries and ability to unlock geozones, it's a wait and see for me. But one to watch in the future for sure.
@@AlienDrones , I dunked my DJI mini 2 in a creek after flying it down the creek and was nearly through to the end and didn’t check around before moving forward and destroyed the main flight controller board, sent it to dji just to get a quote as I was a bit short on cash. They fixed it up and I couldn’t afford the money to fix it and just let them have it. I should have asked if they’d let me pay it off lol. Then I was offered an avata from a friend and he let me pay it off. I love the avata for its speed and agility, but it’s not a very stable cinematic drone. I’d love to get the mini 4 pro, but don’t have the money, it would be a good compromise between a full cinematic drone and small structure so that it doesn’t scare people. Oh well, I guess I’m just going to have to save up for one, or if this one you’ve tested gets better over time and has a good customer support I may end up saving up for this one. Thanks for the review and for replying back to me. Looking forward to checking out your other videos. All the best from Australia.
Pronounced: Cogg’-ee-toe, as in cogito ergo sum. A latin thing. Cogito means “I think.” Great review Tim, thanks. Might get me one after they punch out a few bugs. DJI could use a little competition. Good for the sport.
Have you noticed a photo or video quality between the Specta and Air 3?
The image quality is IDENTICAL. They are the same camera/hardware. Different firmware...
Hey! He's back doing drone reviews 🔥
Did I stop? Maybe I forgot... 😎
Is it cheaper?
Clearly a paid advertisement
I had to pay for it by donating my liver, but good news is it should grow back. Then I'll be able to get the next model.
awesome tutorial :)
I need a drone like this
This is interesting, especially when it comes to the BAN part. Because TECHNICALLY, The drone assembly is from Malaysia, not China. So it's actually coming from a non-Ban country. Also, Hong Kong is not considered mainland China as well.
It's fun and interesting for sure...
Create a Day Nite camera system.
DJI for sure 💯
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a DJI duck😂
Don't ducks go in the water? 🐟💦
Please do a more detailed review.
This would have turned my head a little more if the ISO was somewhat variable… THAT would seal a deal for me.
The ISO is fully adjustable.
Great footage
Thank you kindly
hahahaha. I love the sound. Just sounds like my DJI Air 3. Never knew it got a twin brother . How cool is that in this world. Identical DNA. Awesome. The beauty of innovation. If other country can't think and innovate, they try to ban!!
Exactly! So many people are ticked off somehow, personally I don't care where the innovation comes from or why, as long as the consumer wins somehow I'm okay with that...
Incognito DJI think they are smart with this one
DJI!
This is 100% DJ.I in case the DJ.I ban happens.They're switching everything over to spectra.Doesn't take a rocket.Scientist to figure out😂
Amazing rth landing
Indeed, one of the best I've had. Had a couple others that search for the landing pad do this well, makes me wonder if it did a pad search and just didn't report it as the camera did point down during landing then pointed back out again a few feet off the ground.
Getting one
Cool video bro. Crazy a drone like this exists DJI bit not lol😅
Yes, please do a more in depth tutorial.
April fools nearly got me lollllll😅
If this were published on April Fools it would have been a good one for sure... 😎 maybe next year!
Very impressive got any prices yet😢
@@paulcgburrows7267 This kit is available on Amazon right now amzn.to/4a5oL5V
Not thanks got dji air 3
If that is not a DJI than I will eat it. Maybe that’s the way around theDJI band😅I can’t believe what I am seeing I don’t care what they call it what do you think." DJI with different name,,,
It's DJI with different name!!
I would gladly sell my air-3 for this one, IF they offered an HDMI out port for fpv goggles. That is the one thing I miss about my P4 pro plus drone.
Nice 😊
Great review. Does it have 10 bit log footage?
No surprises given it's a cloned DJI Air 3 to avoid the USA ban
Indeed, that was a good but arrogant thought from DJI, but it made things worse. ALL Chinese based drones/drone parts regardless of the name are now on the list to be banned from import to the US... Thanks DJI.
Why are DJI doing this?
It looks like a DJI, the controller looks like DJI, it flies like DJI, the battery fits like DJI, but there is no relationship? Sounds like someone is lying or, a copyright infringement case will appear soon.
Or, DJI has as an agreement with them where they can’t disclose that relationship.
Bingo. Most likely licensing with an NDA in place. At least you didn't talk about ducks... 😅😅
The FEDS will not like this 😂😂😂 it's a DJI. Do they think we are STUPID 😂😂😂 Good video !
Look at they way American has been run for the last 3 years, and you get the answer to your question.
They did work with dji in the design of the products and now gone to make a name for themselves
It cost more thwn the dji one. Djo is only 1099 and the soectra is 1199
Not with the RC 2
@@AlienDrones is it 1199 woth that controller
@@maddmavic Specta: $1199 with RC2 controller, DJI you cannot get the Air 3 with RC2 controller by itself, the smallest kit with the RC2 is $1549, but it includes 2 more batteries. So not much more expensive if you remove the batteries, but the DJI is more for the same equipment.
Be a DJI without telling me you are a DJI! 😂
Definitely a dji air 3 in disguise… nice move
How does another Chinese drone help us with the ban? We need a US or an allied drone company to stay in the consumer market, alas all of them go military because of the $$.
Magic Air 11
This dude loves being on tv look at me over here look mom look at me I'm on tv I hope they never fix the bridge so I can be on tv every day
You’re being lied to. This is 100% a dji drone. They’d be the first to sue and we’d all be hearing about it. The app even reports to dji servers!
100000000%
Still Chinese origins so it doesn’t matter ban will follow it as well
geo fencing .... no way thank you . i'll stay with my autels . i never had a problem with them.
i think a dji employee made new company,, hehehe
Hadn't thought about a DJI employee (someone with all the drawings and programs), that would be something for sure... 😎
i am very sure, that this is a DJI Air 3. Even their controller and it's software looks exactly the same