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Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery
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Hi Pete,Hi Keith. What type of drone was it?
Was battery failure due to drone or it was low on capacity
It was a Xiaomi Mi 4K Drone. It started off on 98% battery but, from looking at the flight logs, one of the 4 cells was dropping much quicker than the others and after a couple of minutes in the air the overall battery level dropped from 93% straight down to 0%. The drone immediately commenced an emergency landing that I couldn't override and as it was only a few meters over the sea it only took a few seconds to submerge itself. I was walking alongside as I was escorting it down the (empty) beach but I didn't make it over to it in time.
I've safely disposed of the battery since as it was smoking for a while afterwards and has been quite warm all day since so I was waiting for it to spontaneously combust into flames!
I've a separate handheld gimbal for the camera and it seems to be completely dead now.
The drone attempts to boot but beeps and flashes but refuses to come on.
I could probably attempt some cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and deionised water but it would be a big job and I have a feeling it's beyond repair. Some parts may be salvageable though.
Anyway, as I have lots of props, another battery, a camera cover, the handheld gimball and even a spare IMU I reckoned it would make sense to try and source another one if I could. There are a few floating around on ebay but they don't have a camera. There are also new ones still available on sale on banggood for €399 plus delivery but it would be another €150 on top of that probably in duties and I'd have to wait a few weeks to get it.
I'm also looking at other options but this was a good balance between reasonable budget and reasonable quality (apart from the battery obviously!) However, if anyone has other suggestions I'm open to considering something else. The Fimi X8 SE might be another option I suppose or a secondhand Phantom 3 but reluctant to drop down from 4K...0 -
Hi Pete,
It was a Xiaomi Mi 4K Drone. It started off on 98% battery but, from looking at the flight logs, one of the 4 cells was dropping much quicker than the others and after a couple of minutes in the air the overall battery level dropped from 93% straight down to 0%. The drone immediately commenced an emergency landing that I couldn't override and as it was only a few meters over the sea it only took a few seconds to submerge itself. I was walking alongside as I was escorting it down the (empty) beach but I didn't make it over to it in time.
I've safely disposed of the battery since as it was smoking for a while afterwards and has been quite warm all day since so I was waiting for it to spontaneously combust into flames!
I've a separate handheld gimbal for the camera and it seems to be completely dead now.
The drone attempts to boot but beeps and flashes but refuses to come on.
I could probably attempt some cleaning with isopropyl alcohol and deionised water but it would be a big job and I have a feeling it's beyond repair. Some parts may be salvageable though.
Anyway, as I have lots of props, another battery, a camera cover, the handheld gimball and even a spare IMU I reckoned it would make sense to try and source another one if I could. There are a few floating around on ebay but they don't have a camera. There are also new ones still available on sale on banggood for €399 plus delivery but it would be another €150 on top of that probably in duties and I'd have to wait a few weeks to get it.
I'm also looking at other options but this was a good balance between reasonable budget and reasonable quality (apart from the battery obviously!) However, if anyone has other suggestions I'm open to considering something else. The Fimi X8 SE might be another option I suppose or a secondhand Phantom 3 but reluctant to drop down from 4K...
Hi.
Have you sent flight log to support. They shud be able to see what happened and recognise failure in battery and hopefully replace your drone for you.0 -
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17th of April and I just got a message on the app saying my order has been shipped...
Delivery is currently in the UK, as of last night, hope to get it tomorrow or Thursday
Anyone that got the 1USD coupon email able to order the extra props for $1? It seemed to work when i first checked it but didn't order, not it is just taking the $1 off, even though i got another email yesterday saying that the code would let me buy the item for 1USD with the coupon..0 -
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Yeah managed to order worked out at €3.50 including shipping and insurance. The coupon was inside the coupons section of the appDelivery is currently in the UK, as of last night, hope to get it tomorrow or Thursday
Anyone that got the 1USD coupon email able to order the extra props for $1? It seemed to work when i first checked it but didn't order, not it is just taking the $1 off, even though i got another email yesterday saying that the code would let me buy the item for 1USD with the coupon..0 -
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