Based on this video I can't wait till my drone is delivered. The video is amazing for the price seems like it flies well, it's got decent HDR, great stills, a good app. Thanks for this.
Yes it was a much better experience in this flight. The app seems pretty good. I really like the video quality. It feels much improved over the X8 SE 2020 to me.
One suggestion, if I may: consider reducing the length of the intro. Most of us skip over this anyway, but keeping it between 3-5 seconds would be ideal (in my opinion).
@@StevesDrones hi sir can you help me please. I need parts for my fimi x8 mini do you know where I can get them I need gimbal mount and right back leg and ribbon cable to camera to drone. Thanks
Thanks very much Marcus. I’m still looking forward to seeing this drone over the canyon. I hope your’s comes soon. I’ve got another video uploading now with a comparison of video quality against the Mini 2.
Definitely still some gimbal tilt there unfortunately. FIMI has had problems with that as you know and calibrating the compass was a issue in the past as well. I’m pretty disappointed that they have the same dark edges in the video with a spotlight effect in the center. Colors can be fixed manually and in post but the vignette effect is a bummer. Great tracking 👍🏻 Something DJI Mini 2 can’t do....
It might be wind. I’ve done another one today but although it said it was light winds it’s by the sea and it turned out to be a bit stronger than it said. The interesting thing is both the Mini 2 and Fimi were tilted in the wind but the Mini got blown off course and the Fimi didn’t. I’ll try and get the video up tonight.
@@StevesDrones Wind will do it but my problem is my other quads don’t do that in the wind and it will always happen in that worst timing situation. With FIMI it’s wind, sport mode and quick turns that do it. They do hold position well though. 👍🏻
Mines moving about a bit when hovering on the ground. I think it’s related to my compass issues. I only managed one successful calibration. Something is up with it. I’m hoping my firmware just needs redoing but I can’t do that until Fimi makes the files available.
Definitely. Oh I forgot to comment back on your Zino battery video that I tried out the original Zino with a Zino Pro Plus battery. It worked perfectly without any alteration. Flies like it was designed for it. I even hung a GoPro fusion off it and it was all fine and worked perfectly.
Glad to see things looking good on the X8Mini. I have an estimated delivery from US Post of Wednesday. If possible, can you try smart track - Lock mode (not Trace or Profile - it should be able to circlein either direction at a set radius WHILE following the target (you) as you move around. I want this to work for a planned set of shots.
I see tilted horizon. (or is that how the terrain looks?) That drives me crazy on my X8's. Every thing else looks great. Gonna hold off til the Orange one is available though.
There is a tilt but I think it’s caused by the wind. I’ve been seeing this on my mini 2 lately and I did a video today comparing video quality of both and there was tilt on both again.
much better this video !! eheheh it wasn't a 30-minute flight, but it is doing much better the last time. Yes for the price, it is excellent .. Congratulations on your video, good explanation.
Yeah I doubt we’d get the claimed time out of the battery. Ideally it would have had the option to have more batteries but hopefully we’ll also see the pro battery at some stage.
I haven’t actually encountered them with the drone. I haven’t flown in the right area perhaps to trigger it but we are quite close to Doncaster airport and have not had a warning. I’m not sure it even works but perhaps others have encountered the warnings.
It’s difficult as generally it’s been good for me but recently I have had fogging in my camera lens and I haven’t been able to shift it yet. I would say go for a Mini 2 or hang on to see what the Zino Mini Pro looks like for the moment.
Camera looks pretty good. Gimbal gets off horizontal every now and again (while jawing), which seems to be a Fimi trademark, although it looks like it's correcting quicker than the X8 2020. Magnetic calibration: you were pretty close to a big metal fence (+railway) which still might be able to throw off a magnetic calibration; try to do it in the middle of the field next time, assuming there aren't any big metal pipes hidden underground :-) Hint: the flat side of those antennas need to be pointed straight at the craft to get the best signal (both control and video) ;-)
Yeah I have managed a successful calibration since this video based on some instructions in the comments. It mostly to do with ignoring the app and switching to vertical turns after 3 horizontal turns no matter what the app is telling you to do.
@@StevesDrones no worries mate. Just found your channel and like what I see so far. I use a drone in my videos but only really use it for establishing shots so I like watching video on drone tips and things. 👍
Thanks very much. Those are the sort of cool videos I want to be able to get right lol. I had a sort of go at it on my other channel ruclips.net/video/iMEK691JU2E/видео.html
To me it just seems to be a smaller version of the x8 se? Same features, same picture quality, even the same wonky horizon... Doubt its as quick or will handle the wind as well? Only reason to buy in my opinion is can fly in more places legally...
I don’t know I think the video quality seems different to me. I think it’s closer to the Mini 2 colours. The X8 SE 2020 was warmer colours I think. I don’t think it’s as quick as an X8 SE no but one big difference is I’m not seeing any props in the footage any longer or reflection of the sun on to the camera lens which I believe I saw a lot with the Fimi X8 SE.
I’ll have to take a look at that. I must admit it’s not a feature I was too bothered about. I’ve had bad experiences with drones that are controlled from a phone but that was with lower grade drones really.
Steve, thank for the video. Glad to see things were much better in this flight. Image quality looks really good to me...too bad there is still horizon tilt...Hopefully the NEW engineers will be able to sort that out. Tracking was pretty impressive. I was sure it would lose you going around that tree in the shadows. Good to see Waypoints work properly. Precision landing seems to work well. All in all it's looking pretty good. Hopefully it will continue to improve over time.
Yeah night and day experience. I really loved the footage quality when I was editing it. I really think it’s a big improvement colour wise compared with X8 SE 2020. It was a nice sunny day though so that probably helped. I reckon it tracked me because of the orange shirt lol.
@@StevesDrones Yep I agree...Although I don't own the X8 SE 2020...I thought the footage always leaned towards an orange tint. The original X8 had a blueish tint..maybe they got it right with the mini? Good stuff looking forward to more videos on the Fimi Mini.
Jet Martin Yes it feels like they have got better colours this time. I did wonder about getting an older X8 SE when I saw some videos and I preferred the colours. I did a video today that is now uploading comparing with the Mini 2 and too me the colours looked very similar. If I was suspicious I would say they were trying to match the colours of the Mini 2.
Check out my latest video and you can see a comparison between the two. I think the Fimi seems more detailed at some angles but it’s certainly close. Others have said about vignetting in the Fimi.
That's looking better ! The Orbit/Spiral being in different spots is a bit confusing, as you say the "one click video" is probably to keep you centered...when it works !
Just to confirm, you can use 4k and HDR at the same time right? I think the Fimi Palm 2 camera gimbal only does HDR up to 2.7K (or I'm confused about DJI Pocket 2). Did you notice a big deference in the HDR video?
Yes I had it in 4K 30 when I switched on HDR. I’m not sure I noticed a big difference but I guess it depends on the conditions. I’m not sure what the best way to test it would be.
Don't own the drone, but read on reddit that to actually complete the compass calibration you need to flip the drone vertically after about 5 horizontal rotations because of on screen animation bug that just doesn't let you know you need to switch.
With one battery you need to carefully plan you shooting and stick with it to get it in one session. Hope batteries/pro batteries show up by next month. It's anyone's guess, but mine is either component shortage or safety issues getting the pro battery certified. Fimi won't ever tell us, that's for sure.
Yeah definitely. I expect you’re right. I just hope we definitely see a pro battery. I thought I saw it in another video but know idea how they got it. They didn’t show in flight.
Dear Steve , nice review, 👍✌️👏 but for precison landing you need to use the orange side of landing pad . Good work and Salutations from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Thanks very much. It has done it fine on the blue side in a previous video. I think it’s the lighting conditions at the time of filming as to which side will be more detectable I guess.
Range tests are an issue in the UK. We can’t really do them because of visual line of sight rules. I expect we will be awaiting Dustin Dunhill’s range test with anticipation. It cost me £236 but it was on discount. I think the normal price will be $399 but there will be discount codes around to bring that down I expect.
As told in my reaction on one of your other great videos I have the same app crash everytine when RTH kicks in because of an almost empty battery. I have contact now with Fimi about it (they are very quick with their support replies, so that is a good thing!) I was a bit bold to send them a link to this video so they can see themselves; I hope you don't mind!
No problem at all. I did think of sending them a link myself as I thought it might help to show them what I was taking about in relation to the compass issues I’ve been having. I’ve not heard back from yet but I guess all this was over the weekend. Hopefully they will come back to us soon.
@@StevesDrones Fimi is very quick with responding to the mails. They are looking into the RTH-crash. I had to send them some Navi app crash/logfiles, which can be found on the mobile phone. Which mobile device and operation system are you using?
Sorry just seen this. I never got a response to my mail. Maybe I used the wrong address or maybe the video for them to reply lol. I didn’t include it in mine. I’m using a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro which is android. Same phone I’ve used on X8 SE 2020 app.
@@StevesDrones ah ok, also a Xiaomi. I am using a Poco X3, so a sort of Xiaomi... I will let you know if I have some kind of answer or solution on this!
I have to agree that the Mini 2 is missing some of the functionality but from the issues you are having with this and yesterday's video, I can say that I am even happier with my Mini 2 and would not buy a Fimi. Thanks for the vidieo
I think the Fimi will improve with firmware updates. Mini 2 is an excellent drone and let’s hope this competition get DJI to add some of the features in that are missing.
@@StevesDrones Yes I do hope DJI updates their software, personally, I think that the follow-me functionality is really the one thing I think it should be able to do, and yes I know we just need to be aware of obstacles. oh and waypoints too would be sweet.
I haven’t flown the Fimi for a little while since I had the issues with the camera misting up. I’m waiting on my Zino Mini Pro arriving too. I shall take a look at the September update.
@@StevesDrones thanks for the reply I have done no calibrations on mine only one update tbh I cannot fault the drone for price although I'm not comparing it either for price it's ok less than £300 with 2 pro batteries
Based on your previous video it was a disaster. But much more improved this round. I can't believe there's a horizon tilt still. You would think that it would have been resolved by now. Not alot has changed. It's not as stable as the mini 2 either. I don't think it's much different than the fimi x8, just smaller.
EXCELLENT INFORMATION AND VIDEO. BEAUTIFUL DRONE. MINE WOULD NOT ALLOW WIFI, NOT CONNECTED. THIS WOULD FLY OFF THE PHONE ONLY BUT NO HAND CONTROL. TO MANY PROBLEMS. THE BIG BROTHER FIMI WORKS GREAT. THIS FIMI MINI MY OPINION HAS THE HAND CONTROL ISSUES. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A FREE ONE. THE COMPANY NEEDS TO FIX. SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FIMI MINI.
Yes it does. It has 1080p 90, 1080p 60, 1080p 50, 1080p 30, 1080p 25 and 1080p 24. It also has 2.7K 60, 2.7K 50, 2.7K 30, 2.7K 25, 2.7K 24 and 720p 120 and 720p 100. Hope that helps.
Fimi say that the Navi Mini app “offers a plug-and-play feature connecting your remote and your mobile device via the OTG cable, so there are no more complicated settings”. Do you think this means that it will not be fussy about which devices it will connects to ?
I would say that you still would want a reasonable device. I don’t know for the Fimi app but certainly with DJI fly you needed a 64 bit version of Android.
@@StevesDrones Thanks Steve. I expect you're right. The DJI fly app will not install on my Huawei Y6 but I have been able to install the Fimi Navi Mini app on it, but I guess that's no guarantee it will actually connect to the quad. The Huawei Y6 won't connect to my Mi 4K through the USB cable but fortunately it will connect via the WiFi dongle that came with the Mi. Its a pity the WiFi option isn't available on the mini.
I think if the app managed to install you’ve got a reasonable chance of it working. The Fimi Mini has a WiFi option but I think it’s for not using the controller. I think they imagine it for quickly getting some footage without having to get everything out. I can’t say I would really use that. I expect the range would be very limited.
Hey man, I am near Cardiff in South Wales. Do you have a contact email address for the channel to get in touch with you about few questions on this drone? Thank you Ash
I would say with this drone I had more issues than the Mini 2. It’s a good price for the features and perhaps the latest stock has fixed the initial teething issues. I’d go with a Mini 2 though if you want best value for money.
@@StevesDrones : You had fogging issues... I would seal it in a bag with silicone bags for 3-4 days. Some had successfully with other fimi drones doing that.
@@StevesDrones: The same viginnetting effect happens on some x8se models. There was a permanent fix but it I would wait and see if it is a commonality.
Yeah that’s the general consensus on the Fimi. I think people who would go for a Fimi might have a tighter budget than the Mini 2 allows and also they might want the active track and precision landing features missing on the Mini 2.
TEC Modélisme hello, i don't trust the fimi brand. they still have problems launching their drones. like hubson they sell drones that are not up to date. they should always be updated. I have the dji brand, it and more expensive, but their drone is reliable. no problem , I wouldn't buy fimi or hubsan
I think you are right about initial release issues but I think my Fimi X8 SE 2020 has been one of the most reliable drones I've owned so probably not fair in the long run of a drone's lifespan. I agree DJI are very good but of course much more expensive.
This is going to be a good competitor for DJI, once all the bugs are fixed. Thanks for the review, you did well.
Thanks very much.
Based on this video I can't wait till my drone is delivered. The video is amazing for the price seems like it flies well, it's got decent HDR, great stills, a good app. Thanks for this.
Yes it was a much better experience in this flight. The app seems pretty good. I really like the video quality. It feels much improved over the X8 SE 2020 to me.
One suggestion, if I may: consider reducing the length of the intro. Most of us skip over this anyway, but keeping it between 3-5 seconds would be ideal (in my opinion).
My little girl loves the music so much. Not sure she’d be very happy lol. She comes running over to the TV to watch it every time it’s on lol.
@@StevesDrones hi sir can you help me please. I need parts for my fimi x8 mini do you know where I can get them I need gimbal mount and right back leg and ribbon cable to camera to drone. Thanks
Thank you for bringing us these first looks at the Fimi X8 Mini Steve. Well done.
Thanks very much Marcus. I’m still looking forward to seeing this drone over the canyon. I hope your’s comes soon. I’ve got another video uploading now with a comparison of video quality against the Mini 2.
Definitely still some gimbal tilt there unfortunately.
FIMI has had problems with that as you know and calibrating the compass was a issue in the past as well.
I’m pretty disappointed that they have the same dark edges in the video with a spotlight effect in the center.
Colors can be fixed manually and in post but the vignette effect is a bummer.
Great tracking 👍🏻 Something DJI Mini 2 can’t do....
It might be wind. I’ve done another one today but although it said it was light winds it’s by the sea and it turned out to be a bit stronger than it said. The interesting thing is both the Mini 2 and Fimi were tilted in the wind but the Mini got blown off course and the Fimi didn’t. I’ll try and get the video up tonight.
@@StevesDrones Wind will do it but my problem is my other quads don’t do that in the wind and it will always happen in that worst timing situation. With FIMI it’s wind, sport mode and quick turns that do it. They do hold position well though. 👍🏻
Mines moving about a bit when hovering on the ground. I think it’s related to my compass issues. I only managed one successful calibration. Something is up with it. I’m hoping my firmware just needs redoing but I can’t do that until Fimi makes the files available.
@@StevesDrones The trials of buying new products..... It’s a blast 😉
Definitely. Oh I forgot to comment back on your Zino battery video that I tried out the original Zino with a Zino Pro Plus battery. It worked perfectly without any alteration. Flies like it was designed for it. I even hung a GoPro fusion off it and it was all fine and worked perfectly.
It performed much better this time, and that's good to see as many of us had hopes for this new drone. Nice testing.
Thanks very much. I think once there have been a few firmware updates it will be a pretty nice little drone.
I saw other previews and didnt like the image quality. But I liked in this one ! :0
I think the nice sunny day brought out the best in it as with a lot of cameras.
Glad to see things looking good on the X8Mini. I have an estimated delivery from US Post of Wednesday. If possible, can you try smart track - Lock mode (not Trace or Profile - it should be able to circlein either direction at a set radius WHILE following the target (you) as you move around. I want this to work for a planned set of shots.
I shall see if I can have a go at that.
I see tilted horizon. (or is that how the terrain looks?) That drives me crazy on my X8's. Every thing else looks great. Gonna hold off til the Orange one is available though.
There is a tilt but I think it’s caused by the wind. I’ve been seeing this on my mini 2 lately and I did a video today comparing video quality of both and there was tilt on both again.
Same happens to me, even if it's the wind they should fix it, on the X8-big it wasn't this bad.
much better this video !! eheheh
it wasn't a 30-minute flight, but it is doing much better the last time.
Yes for the price, it is excellent ..
Congratulations on your video, good explanation.
Yeah I doubt we’d get the claimed time out of the battery. Ideally it would have had the option to have more batteries but hopefully we’ll also see the pro battery at some stage.
Hi, are NFZ(no fly zones) similar to DJI Mavic? In the UK there a ton of NFZ not only aiports but, large cities, government building ,etc.
I haven’t actually encountered them with the drone. I haven’t flown in the right area perhaps to trigger it but we are quite close to Doncaster airport and have not had a warning. I’m not sure it even works but perhaps others have encountered the warnings.
Nice test flight. I hope the drone arrives soon. I bought the drone about 3 weeks ago at a reasonable price.
Yeah it was on a good price. I just wish we could have had a 3 battery option and a bag maybe. I expect they are waiting for the pro battery for that.
Thanks for your video! I am considering buying the Fimi. It's been about 3 months since you released this video. Do you still recommend it? Thank you
It’s difficult as generally it’s been good for me but recently I have had fogging in my camera lens and I haven’t been able to shift it yet. I would say go for a Mini 2 or hang on to see what the Zino Mini Pro looks like for the moment.
@@StevesDrones Thanks, appreciate it!
Camera looks pretty good. Gimbal gets off horizontal every now and again (while jawing), which seems to be a Fimi trademark, although it looks like it's correcting quicker than the X8 2020. Magnetic calibration: you were pretty close to a big metal fence (+railway) which still might be able to throw off a magnetic calibration; try to do it in the middle of the field next time, assuming there aren't any big metal pipes hidden underground :-) Hint: the flat side of those antennas need to be pointed straight at the craft to get the best signal (both control and video) ;-)
Yeah I have managed a successful calibration since this video based on some instructions in the comments. It mostly to do with ignoring the app and switching to vertical turns after 3 horizontal turns no matter what the app is telling you to do.
Very helpful, Thank you so much.
You’re welcome.
Thanks Steve . Great video . 🤙 Fimi mini a big improvement !
Yes I think new colours and no props in shot the biggest thing for me. Thanks for watching.
Nice shots!
Thanks very much.
Thanks for the video and the great tips.
Thanks very much
@@StevesDrones no worries mate. Just found your channel and like what I see so far. I use a drone in my videos but only really use it for establishing shots so I like watching video on drone tips and things. 👍
Thanks very much. Those are the sort of cool videos I want to be able to get right lol. I had a sort of go at it on my other channel ruclips.net/video/iMEK691JU2E/видео.html
To me it just seems to be a smaller version of the x8 se? Same features, same picture quality, even the same wonky horizon... Doubt its as quick or will handle the wind as well? Only reason to buy in my opinion is can fly in more places legally...
I don’t know I think the video quality seems different to me. I think it’s closer to the Mini 2 colours. The X8 SE 2020 was warmer colours I think. I don’t think it’s as quick as an X8 SE no but one big difference is I’m not seeing any props in the footage any longer or reflection of the sun on to the camera lens which I believe I saw a lot with the Fimi X8 SE.
👍 Thanks for the first impression vids.
You’re welcome. Thanks very much for watching.
Any change you could try the smartphone only controls as where advertised?
I’ll have to take a look at that. I must admit it’s not a feature I was too bothered about. I’ve had bad experiences with drones that are controlled from a phone but that was with lower grade drones really.
Steve, thank for the video. Glad to see things were much better in this flight. Image quality looks really good to me...too bad there is still horizon tilt...Hopefully the NEW engineers will be able to sort that out. Tracking was pretty impressive. I was sure it would lose you going around that tree in the shadows. Good to see Waypoints work properly. Precision landing seems to work well. All in all it's looking pretty good. Hopefully it will continue to improve over time.
Yeah night and day experience. I really loved the footage quality when I was editing it. I really think it’s a big improvement colour wise compared with X8 SE 2020. It was a nice sunny day though so that probably helped. I reckon it tracked me because of the orange shirt lol.
@@StevesDrones Yep I agree...Although I don't own the X8 SE 2020...I thought the footage always leaned towards an orange tint. The original X8 had a blueish tint..maybe they got it right with the mini?
Good stuff looking forward to more videos on the Fimi Mini.
Jet Martin Yes it feels like they have got better colours this time. I did wonder about getting an older X8 SE when I saw some videos and I preferred the colours. I did a video today that is now uploading comparing with the Mini 2 and too me the colours looked very similar. If I was suspicious I would say they were trying to match the colours of the Mini 2.
@@StevesDrones If they come close to the Mini 2 colors they are doing well.
@@StevesDrones BTW I prefer the bluish tint over the jaundiced tint too.
Steve, what you think about the image quality between the dji mini 2 and this one?
Check out my latest video and you can see a comparison between the two. I think the Fimi seems more detailed at some angles but it’s certainly close. Others have said about vignetting in the Fimi.
Thanks for the great review. You deserved a sub.
Thanks very much appreciated.
That's looking better !
The Orbit/Spiral being in different spots is a bit confusing, as you say the "one click video" is probably to keep you centered...when it works !
Yeah it’s almost like options are duplicated but I’m sure there is some logic that has escaped me for the moment.
Just to confirm, you can use 4k and HDR at the same time right? I think the Fimi Palm 2 camera gimbal only does HDR up to 2.7K (or I'm confused about DJI Pocket 2).
Did you notice a big deference in the HDR video?
Yes I had it in 4K 30 when I switched on HDR. I’m not sure I noticed a big difference but I guess it depends on the conditions. I’m not sure what the best way to test it would be.
Don't own the drone, but read on reddit that to actually complete the compass calibration you need to flip the drone vertically after about 5 horizontal rotations because of on screen animation bug that just doesn't let you know you need to switch.
Yes that’s how I got it to work eventually. Thanks for sharing that though. It’s a shame as these issues seem easy to fix.
With one battery you need to carefully plan you shooting and stick with it to get it in one session. Hope batteries/pro batteries show up by next month. It's anyone's guess, but mine is either component shortage or safety issues getting the pro battery certified. Fimi won't ever tell us, that's for sure.
Yeah definitely. I expect you’re right. I just hope we definitely see a pro battery. I thought I saw it in another video but know idea how they got it. They didn’t show in flight.
Dear Steve , nice review, 👍✌️👏 but for precison landing you need to use the orange side of landing pad . Good work and Salutations from Italy 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹
Thanks very much. It has done it fine on the blue side in a previous video. I think it’s the lighting conditions at the time of filming as to which side will be more detectable I guess.
Range test please I've subbed you today how much this cost
Range tests are an issue in the UK. We can’t really do them because of visual line of sight rules. I expect we will be awaiting Dustin Dunhill’s range test with anticipation. It cost me £236 but it was on discount. I think the normal price will be $399 but there will be discount codes around to bring that down I expect.
As told in my reaction on one of your other great videos I have the same app crash everytine when RTH kicks in because of an almost empty battery.
I have contact now with Fimi about it (they are very quick with their support replies, so that is a good thing!)
I was a bit bold to send them a link to this video so they can see themselves; I hope you don't mind!
No problem at all. I did think of sending them a link myself as I thought it might help to show them what I was taking about in relation to the compass issues I’ve been having. I’ve not heard back from yet but I guess all this was over the weekend. Hopefully they will come back to us soon.
@@StevesDrones Fimi is very quick with responding to the mails. They are looking into the RTH-crash.
I had to send them some Navi app crash/logfiles, which can be found on the mobile phone.
Which mobile device and operation system are you using?
Sorry just seen this. I never got a response to my mail. Maybe I used the wrong address or maybe the video for them to reply lol. I didn’t include it in mine. I’m using a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro which is android. Same phone I’ve used on X8 SE 2020 app.
@@StevesDrones ah ok, also a Xiaomi. I am using a Poco X3, so a sort of Xiaomi...
I will let you know if I have some kind of answer or solution on this!
@@bnwgraaf looks like no answers...?🤔 Was going to buy but I don't think I will after seeing these failures and issues, unaddressed at that still.
Why is the centre of the foreground ( sky) lit. It showing vignetting around?
Is it what it is?
A lot of people in the comments seem to suggest this is the case.
I have to agree that the Mini 2 is missing some of the functionality but from the issues you are having with this and yesterday's video, I can say that I am even happier with my Mini 2 and would not buy a Fimi. Thanks for the vidieo
I think the Fimi will improve with firmware updates. Mini 2 is an excellent drone and let’s hope this competition get DJI to add some of the features in that are missing.
@@StevesDrones Yes I do hope DJI updates their software, personally, I think that the follow-me functionality is really the one thing I think it should be able to do, and yes I know we just need to be aware of obstacles. oh and waypoints too would be sweet.
Hi Steve did you do the sept update and did you see the improvement
I haven’t flown the Fimi for a little while since I had the issues with the camera misting up. I’m waiting on my Zino Mini Pro arriving too. I shall take a look at the September update.
@@StevesDrones thanks for the reply I have done no calibrations on mine only one update tbh I cannot fault the drone for price although I'm not comparing it either for price it's ok less than £300 with 2 pro batteries
@@gooddaysdroningmattgoode4353 that’s pretty good. It sounds like Fimi are giving good value now.
I pulled your leg about selling it, but that was yesterday. It looks like a fun drone,
It’s definitely a fun drone. Just needs a few bugs ironing out I think.
Based on your previous video it was a disaster. But much more improved this round. I can't believe there's a horizon tilt still. You would think that it would have been resolved by now. Not alot has changed. It's not as stable as the mini 2 either. I don't think it's much different than the fimi x8, just smaller.
Picture quality seems better to me than the X8 SE and no props in shot or reflection of sun onto the camera.
Without the pro battery which is MIA no good for flying in A1. Think I will stick to my mini 2.
Yeah that is a pain. Hopefully we’ll see the pro battery soon.
Very nice mate! But i think The Mini 2 is still a superior sub 250gr. drone
I think overall that is probably true but the Zino Mini Pro coming shortly might give it another run for its money.
@@StevesDrones that's true... I hope it will
EXCELLENT INFORMATION AND VIDEO. BEAUTIFUL DRONE. MINE WOULD NOT ALLOW WIFI, NOT CONNECTED. THIS WOULD FLY OFF THE PHONE ONLY BUT NO HAND CONTROL. TO MANY PROBLEMS. THE BIG BROTHER FIMI WORKS GREAT. THIS FIMI MINI MY OPINION HAS THE HAND CONTROL ISSUES. I WILL NOT ACCEPT A FREE ONE. THE COMPANY NEEDS TO FIX. SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FIMI MINI.
Yeah my wifi mode never worked either. Hopefully Fimi can get the issues sorted out.
Hey! May you tell if X8 Mini has 60fps settings on a 1080p res?
Yes it does. It has 1080p 90, 1080p 60, 1080p 50, 1080p 30, 1080p 25 and 1080p 24. It also has 2.7K 60, 2.7K 50, 2.7K 30, 2.7K 25, 2.7K 24 and 720p 120 and 720p 100. Hope that helps.
@@StevesDrones Thanks, Steve. Now, let me hit the button "subscribe"...
Fimi say that the Navi Mini app “offers a plug-and-play feature connecting your remote and your mobile device via the OTG cable, so there are no more complicated settings”. Do you think this means that it will not be fussy about which devices it will connects to ?
I would say that you still would want a reasonable device. I don’t know for the Fimi app but certainly with DJI fly you needed a 64 bit version of Android.
@@StevesDrones Thanks Steve. I expect you're right. The DJI fly app will not install on my Huawei Y6 but I have been able to install the Fimi Navi Mini app on it, but I guess that's no guarantee it will actually connect to the quad. The Huawei Y6 won't connect to my Mi 4K through the USB cable but fortunately it will connect via the WiFi dongle that came with the Mi. Its a pity the WiFi option isn't available on the mini.
I think if the app managed to install you’ve got a reasonable chance of it working. The Fimi Mini has a WiFi option but I think it’s for not using the controller. I think they imagine it for quickly getting some footage without having to get everything out. I can’t say I would really use that. I expect the range would be very limited.
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Thanks very much.
firmware update 1006N , hope that helps... thanks for sharing
I think I’m on the latest version. No improvements that I can see.
Tip: Intro music volume is too high.
Thanks for that Brent.
Hey man, I am near Cardiff in South Wales. Do you have a contact email address for the channel to get in touch with you about few questions on this drone?
Thank you
Ash
I thought I added it to the channel details page but I hadn’t. It’s on there now.
@@StevesDrones perfect. I’ve just messaged you on Instagram.
Has this little drone still been doing good for you?
I would say with this drone I had more issues than the Mini 2. It’s a good price for the features and perhaps the latest stock has fixed the initial teething issues. I’d go with a Mini 2 though if you want best value for money.
Do Time battery?
I think you can gauge this from the videos I’ve done. It will depend on usage. Temperature, wind speed etc.
good review got a sub from me.
Thanks very much. I appreciate that.
The left side of the video is darker than the right & center.
Yes I can just about see it now everyone has pointed it out lol.
@@StevesDrones : You had fogging issues... I would seal it in a bag with silicone bags for 3-4 days. Some had successfully with other fimi drones doing that.
That’s an interesting idea thanks. It has not reoccurred since the first video though. I just did another one today and again no fogging.
@@StevesDrones: The same viginnetting effect happens on some x8se models. There was a permanent fix but it I would wait and see if it is a commonality.
Do test battery
I only have enough battery to make videos of the actual features.
Subbed you brother
Thanks I appreciate that very much.
These drones? That tilted camera gimble is terrible. I say if you can afford a better drone I would buy one. Mini 2
Yeah that’s the general consensus on the Fimi. I think people who would go for a Fimi might have a tighter budget than the Mini 2 allows and also they might want the active track and precision landing features missing on the Mini 2.
Theres to many fake videos on RUclips about fimi I think u are the first one have this drone and tested
I'm not sure if I'm the first but maybe the first who has done these sort of videos before.
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hello, i don't trust the fimi brand.
they still have problems launching their drones.
like hubson
they sell drones that are not up to date.
they should always be updated.
I have the dji brand, it and more expensive, but their drone is reliable.
no problem ,
I wouldn't buy fimi or hubsan
I think you are right about initial release issues but I think my Fimi X8 SE 2020 has been one of the most reliable drones I've owned so probably not fair in the long run of a drone's lifespan. I agree DJI are very good but of course much more expensive.