Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

370 here with 2 batteries and bag. Another 20 off by using new user coupon on same page.

https://uk-m.banggood.com/FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-Two-Batteries-Version-p-1658677.html?akmClientCountry=IE&rmmds=search&act_poa=POA6620655&cur_warehouse=ES

patch wrote: »

370 here with 2 batteries and bag. Another 20 off by using new user coupon on same page.

https://uk-m.banggood.com/FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-GPS-RC-Drone-Quadcopter-RTF-Two-Batteries-Version-p-1658677.html?akmClientCountry=IE&rmmds=search&act_poa=POA6620655&cur_warehouse=ES

Great find patch..

MarkY91 wrote: »

Have an unopened fimi 2020 battery if anyone is interested? €60 on bangood. I'll sell it for €55 including post.

Still available?

irishgeo wrote: »

Still available?

Sorry, all gone since the other day.

Suckit wrote: »

Fimi is on sale again for €294 with code BgFIMIWE


https://www.banggood.com/FIMI-X8-SE-2020-8KM-FPV-With-3-axis-Gimbal-4K-Camera-HDR-Video-GPS-35mins-Flight-Time-RC-Quadcopter-RTF-One-Battery-Version-p-1658676.html


and TCB - https://www.topcashback.co.uk/banggood/

Hey Suckit, how did u get it for that price, have applied code, but price actually goes up to take off 60 euros

GLS are taking on others workloads and are slowed down as a result. I have found shipping from Spain relatively fast, but recently not so much.
GLS from Germany are about 4 days slower than normal, but I don't think I have used them from Spain since the delays began.

Nothing too fancy, just a bit of fun chasing the brothers RC plane with my X8 SE

Anything over 250g has to be registered.
Yes, it has to, but most of the djis have to as well.
If you need the avoidance sensors, you should not be flying it, having in consideration that you need to be able to see the drone at all times (even if this one can fly something like 8km away)
And the dji with sensors, you need to register as well, is the big one. The spark (249 so does not need registration) has only the downward sensor, like the fimi. But on windy conditions, fimi is better, because of size.

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Right not sure I need one really but this seems like a great price for the quality...

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Going to pull the trigger on one of these. Is this the best value one to go for at the moment ?

Just some of my thoughts based on the queries above;

- Firstly this is a great drone at this price point. It has a lot of tech and features which higher spec'd models have. It's priced so that it won't break the bank, and more importantly, won't break your heart if you happen to crash it. It is a lot of fun and highly capable in many situations for the average user, and handles well in Irish weather.

- It doesn't have obstacle avoidance, but this really is not a necessity, especially for the average user. It's an expensive feature to add, and takes you to a different bracket of drone. The Mavic Mini, a competitor to the X8 for most people, also doesn't have it. And the likes of the Mavic Air 2 which do have it, are €600+

- In my opinion, you definitely need somewhat of an interest in video editing and/or content creation to get the most out of your drone. A lot of people don't seem to realise the novelty of flying a drone and having hours of boring footage can wear off very quickly, and leads to drones lying idle in peoples houses for months or up on DoneDeal with very little flight time. Most of my SD card footage consists of a couple of hours of raw footage and ends up being a 5 minute video after using the most varied and smooth shots.

- As mentioned above, from the IAA, all drone operators using any drone over 250grams, or those with a camera or sensor need to be registered, which includes the FIMI X8.

Hopefully this helps anyone on the fence about purchasing the drone!

rodneytrotter15 wrote: »

Thanks Nutzz, I wouldn't actually mind editing footage but I suppose it does pose another question. How user friendly is said editing software ? Let's say I've an hours footage taken up the coast and want to edit it to a 5 minute video...how long are we talking to pull it together and is basic s/w reasonably priced...

Great question! I would like to know this as well please.

Many thanks,
M

Ordered one on Friday night late and it appears to be on the way from DE although according to Banggood it was shipping CZ. Looking at the DHL AWB it will ship into Ireland DHL will hand off to An Post for last mile delivery, which seems odd.

Anyway, can someone recommend the largest size table the controller and the cheapest as it will be used only with the drone so cheap and cheerful please. I've a spare Iphone 7 alright but I fancy something a little bigger.

madmoe wrote: »

The fee is gone up to €30 since November 1st :-(

For anyone interested I registered and did the training yesterday and the cost was €5